Make an All Purpose Cleaner:
To make an all-purpose cleaning spray that is safe for all surfaces in your home, including glass, stone, granite, quartz, or marble, mix 1 tablespoon of Castile Soap with 250 ml of cooled boiled water. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle to clean your whole house safely.
Make an Ant Deterrent:
Use the all-purpose solution from above as an ant deterrent. Simply spray it along any areas you want to discourage ants from entering. Boost its efficacy by incorporating Tea Tree Essential Oil (10-15 drops). Avoid spraying on your plants, as it may cause damage.
Clean Hard Floors:
To clean your hard floors, add 30-50 ml of Castile Soap to a bucket of hot water and mix well. Then mop as usual. This will remove dirt, germs, and bacteria, making it an excellent product for cleaning all floors including your bathroom floors, painted or sealed woodwork (excluding oiled or waxed surfaces). Be careful not to saturate hardwood with excessive water.
Natural Pet Shampoo:
Wash your dog the eco-friendly way. Use your shower head to thoroughly wet your dog’s hair. Once the hair is wet, start rubbing in the Castile Soap until you have a good lather. Rinse your dog with clean water until all the soap is gone. Repeat a second time if needed!
Dish Washing Liquid:
Mix 1 part of Castile Soap with 10 parts of water to create a liquid dish soap.
Natural Hand Wash Detergent for delicate clothing:
Mix 50-100 ml of Castile Soap with 1 bucket of cold water. Add delicate clothing, swish around gently, then let it sit for at least 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and hang up to dry.
Clean Walls:
To remove dirty fingerprints and greasy spots from walls, add 50 ml of Castile Soap to a bucket of hot water. For optimal results, use a microfiber cloth, which is particularly excellent for textured walls in effectively eliminating dirt, grime, and marks. To tackle tougher stains on white walls, use the mixture with our magic sponges, but don‘t forget to perform a spot test first.
These are just some of the very many applications for Castile Soap! Check out our Recipe page for even more ideas!
Whilst Castile Soap is hyperallergenic and very mild there are some things to keep in mind when cleaning with Castile Soap
Waxed floors:
Do not use Castile Soap on waxed or oiled wood floors, because it could break down the wax.
Mixing with acids:
Since Castile Soap is alkaline, you shouldn‘t mix it directly with acidic
substances like lemon juice, Citric Acid or vinegar. Acid will react with the soap itself and break apart the soap molecules and neutralize its effects.
Hard Water:
Whilst Castile Soap is a very reliable and mild cleaner, it can leave a residue on shiny or hard surfaces, especially when it‘s used with hard water (the soap reacts with minerals from the water to form a salt). Use Castile Soap with distilled water if you live in a hard water area or cut through the leftover residue by applying an acid rinse afterwards like this Citric Acid solution: 1tsp Citric Acid in 500ml, spray onto surfaces and wipe away any residues.
Keep Castile Soap sealed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Our fragrance-free Organic Castile Soap is hypoallergenic, pet- and skin-safe, which means it‘s less likely to cause allergic reactions than other types of soap. Needs dilution: If you don‘t dilute Castile Soap with water, it can be very concentrated. This can make it hard on surfaces and the skin.
