The Many Magical Uses of Pure-Castile Bar Soap
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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2022
- Bar soap afficionados, this one’s for you!
Whether you champion the bar soap because of cost, packaging, travel convenience or availability, this video will help you use Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Bar Soap for almost every purpose as the Pure-Castile Liquid Soap.
Using the Pure-Castile Bar Soap for household cleaning takes a few extra steps. However, I know there are those of you out there whose priorities will gladly swap the extra time.
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his video, “The Many Magical Uses of Bar Soap,” originally aired as a Facebook Live on the Going Green page April 21, 2022. Watch and learn how to grate, chop, and blend the Castile Bar Soap to use it for all manner of green cleaning - dishes, laundry, and an All-Purpose Spray for cleaning hard surfaces such as countertops and toilets.
Liquifying the Castile bar soap is difficult. That bar wants to stay a bar, which in most circumstances is good. You want your bar of soap to stay solid from first unwrap to final sliver. Who wants a mushy mess on their shower shelf?
The entire time I was trying to liquify the bar, I felt that the bar was fighting back.
The bar soap is not directly a solid version of the liquid soap. They’re very close but those few differences, which are designed to make the bar soap hard, make the bar soap very difficult to liquify. It doesn’t melt. (Word to the wise: don’t microwave bar soap.) It doesn’t dissolve readily. However, dissolve it I finally did.
Soap Cream
What I produced I have named “soap cream.” It is a white, foamy, thick gel, which thickens further the longer it sits. As I said, it’s ever trying to get back to a solid bar. This liquified bar soap is not the same consistency as the Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap. However, it still cleans well and disperses in warm water so that it can be diluted for all manner of household applications.
Solid Bar Soap
There are many uses for which you can simply use the whole bar. You can rub your washcloth or your toothbrush or your dish brush directly on the bar of soap. I do recommend sectioning off a piece of soap to dedicate for toothbrushing.
Grated Bar Soap
Grate bar soap for such uses such as laundry or a foot soak. Keep grated bar soap in an air-tight container. One bar makes about 3 cups (720 mL) of grated bar soap.
Check out my blog post, Bar Soap Dilutions Cheat Sheet, for a full list of ways to use the Castile Bar Soap for house and body care and a printable Usage Cheat Sheet: www.lisabronner.com/bar-soap-.... There are even more ways to use the Castile Bar Soap here: www.lisabronner.com/the-unexp....
For more tips, visit my blog, “Going Green with Lisa Bronner” at www.lisabronner.com/. Shop Dr. Bronner’s products at shop.drbronner.com/. - Jak na to + styl
My favorite product is the Sal Suds, I use it for all of my cleaning duties.
I love your product , i started with the liquid two years ago , then the covid hit here in texas, switch back to your product , because a lot of the products are get pricey. And I love that your product has so many uses . I very appreciated that you came out with a bar product 😊
Looking forward to more of your videos. DR. BRONNER'S SOAP IS THE BEST!!!!!!
Thanks for your support!
Thank you for the tips! Love everything about your product.
I just find out about the many uses of this wonderful product , Thanks for helping me how to use it ! please keep it going 🙋🏻♀️
Excellent and will do! Check out my website at LisaBronner.com for more uses and content too!
Time 4:44 in Douglas Az. I grow some of my own food and share with my family and friends.
Viewing from France ❤
What I do to help save the planet :
buy organic / compost / avoid plastic containers/ recycle glass, paper and plastic/ shower less / shower with cold water / heat moderately in the winter (around 15⁰C) / walk or use public transportation/ buy second hand clothes / avoid fast fashion/ only use wifi at home / use percarbonate and bicarbonate as laundry detergents/ use soap for body, hair and dishes / use citric acid or vinegar to clean the bathroom/ use percarbonate instead of bleach / and last but not least, probably the most impactful of all, only eat vegan ❤ 28:44 thank you for the tip about soap cream solidifying, I will definitely use that, I love the idea of a solid soap foam
Just found your channel today! I am so excited! Not only do we already use Dr. Bronner’s in our urban home, we are purchasing an “off-grid” property and plan to use it so that we can safely water the orchard and garden with grey water!
Hi Mary- Thanks for your support, and I'm glad you found my channel! I also share tips on my blog (LisaBronner.com) and Facebook channel if you're looking for more.
Never tried Dr. Bronners before, looking forward to trying it, hopefully soon.
I'm so excited I finally just bought my first bar of the peppermint hemp I can't waite to use it if I like it I plan on buying more also trying all you're other lines of soap
Welcome to the Dr. Bronner's family! The Bar Soaps has quite a few uses in addition to body care. Check out my Usage Cheat Sheet here on my blog. www.lisabronner.com/bar-soap-dilutions-cheat-sheet/
Very informative! Thank you for all of this useful info. The echo however is deafening.
I'm doing a lot of research on how to use it and which is better, i'm glad I found your page and web page, I joined the news letter. I hope I can buy some soon. Thanks for the great information.
Fantastic! Welcome to the Dr. Bronner's family. I'm here to answer any questions you have about our products.
hi Lisa watching from Santa Rosa Beach Florida. I've been using your granddad's products since the 1970's. I worked at a health food store in Coconut Grove Fl. while in high school. They're the best. Tried and true, all natural. Thanks for being a great company. Going Green at my house: scratch cooking and I started a compost pile in my yard. Amazing how nature and earthworms breakdown your kitchen scraps!!
Hi George- It's always a joy to hear from long-time customers. Thanks for your support! And I agree, nature's cycle of life is pretty amazing!
@@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner hi lisa Deirdre Kelly here!! It was my husband's phone. Thank you for responding. I will be making that soap creme!!
♥️ Love their soap 🧼
I pick up other’s trash while walking my pupper. I know people see my doing it and they’re thinking “ Wow,what a great lady!”….😉🙂
I use their bar and liquid soap now. I notice that the liquid soap, when used as a shampoo is soft and my hair does not break anymore.
I have been recommending it to people.
Not to mention that, as a vegan, I should stick to plant-based products.
Hi Honey- That's so great to hear! I'm glad my family's products are working so well for you. We so appreciate you recommending it to others!
If you’re just here for the list of uses skip the intro to 11:20.
NOPE! Just a couple little things but she still hasn't graded that piece of soap. I gave it a good shot because I really want to listen to it. I can't imagine an hour of this. I'm really not trying to be mean. But, come on get to the point.
Watching from Stone mountain Georgia
Hi, watching from NC, after this "LIVE," show happened a day ago, sorry I missed it. Being able to afford your products and adjusting my families lifestyles with all these products have helped better our health. Therefore, this helps our planet/environment out better than what products we were buying, using and living with before. Question, what specific bar soap do you use for your household, when making the "all-purpose sanitizer spray," that is used around your kids and pets? Asking because some scents aren't recommended for pets and kids to be around?
Omg I didn’t know you have a CZcams channel! I’ve been buying Bronner soaps for a while now. Idk if you’ve ever talked about it BUT the Castile soap is amazing at cleaning makeup brushes and beauty blender sponges. There are DIY makeup brushes cleaners that use harsh degreaser dish soap mixed with olive oil but Bronners Castile soap takes the place of both those things.
Ha! And yes! I used the Almond Castile just this morning to clean my pressed powder brush. I'm here, and also on Facebook (@GreenwithLisaBronner) and have a blog, LisaBronner.com. Come say hello!
I just found the channel too
C00l I'm going to get it soon I think I could use it for my hair and body correct
Yes, absolutely! The Castile Soap is primarily for body care, and we have lots of customers - my husband and son to name a few - that use it for hair.
Freezing the soap before hand makes it easier to grate. I was wondering if this is a bad thing for the soap? Love your videos.
Nope it shouldn’t lose it’s effectiveness
I live in Lansing, Michigan. Bobby Parrish - FLAV FOODS, highly recommends and promotes Dr. Bonner products.
That's such a compliment for us!
Using castile liquid soap for pesticide and herbicide. Also helps keep mosquitoes at bay.
Hi what advice would you give for using the bar soap on the hair if I don’t like ACV smell post rinsing? I realized that my hair gets extremely flaky if I don’t use any acidic rinse.
Hi there- When using soap to wash hair, the key is to follow up with an acidic rinse. The soap has an alkaline pH which makes our hair kind of tacky/sticky feeling. The acidic rinse smooths everything down. I find the ACV smell (I dilute by half with water) dissipates after washing, but another option is Dr. Bronner’s Organic Citrus Hair Rinse. For my long hair, I dilute a capful in 1 cup of water and then pour it over my head and work it through and rinse thoroughly. Use less if your hair is shorter. I occasionally use lemon juice, filtered to remove all pulp, at a dilution 1/3 cup in 2/3 cup water. Lemon juice is not shelf stable though and needs to be kept in the fridge. When switching from conventional shampoo to soap, give your hair about 2 weeks to adjust. If you're interested in more tips, check out this article on my website, bit.ly/ShampooToSoap.
Hey Lisa! I know this sounds like a really, really silly question (because you have liquid castile soap) but, can you liquify the bar soap and use it in a foaming dispenser? Thank you!
Hi Kerrie- I get it! On its own, the bar soap makes a great hand soap. If you're keen on a foaming pump dispenser. I would try a 1:1 ratio of the soap cream to water. I haven't tried this though, so if you do, I'd love to know how it works for you!
Ain't NO germs gonna hang out on Dr Bronners.
Hi I’ve been trying to use the liquid Castille and my dishes continue coming out greasy and it’s very frustrating… any tips? I’ve also added sissy wash to my solution to try to cut the grease but it’s still not working. Not sure if I should stick with the greasy dishes? Add more Castile? Washing soda? Add an extra step and rinse the dishes with vinegar? Just struggling here lol
Hi Alicia- The film on the dishes is from the soap's reaction with hard water. There are a couple of options for you. One is to switch to our Sal Suds Cleaner, which is a mild detergent and detergents don't react with minerals. To stay with the soap, this seems to happen less if instead of using a sink of soapy water, just use a dish brush with soap on it. Another trick is to use a vinegar rinse. After you've rinsed the soap off, dip the dishes in water with a cup of vinegar. Lastly, hand drying dishes will also help eliminate the mineral deposit.
Of all the products I've used in my life the one constant aside from water is Dr. Bronner's soap. A curious thing has happened in the last 2-3 years here in Japan though. The price has gone through the roof and the bottles have gotten smaller. Is there an explanation for this?
Hi there! Thanks for your support of Dr. Bronner’s over the years! It’s great to hear my family’s products work so well for you. Several years ago we began working with local Japanese company to make our products more accessible throughout Japan. In that process, prices were increased and more recently, global supply issues, as well as increased costs of raw ingredients, packaging and shipping have had an effect on product pricing for many manufacturers, including Dr. Bronner’s. We do frequently offer price campaigns and promotions on our online sites-Peppermint is currently on sale to help combat the hot and humid summer in Japan. Check out these sites:
online.naturesway.jp/magicsoappe/
www.amazon.co.jp/stores/DRBRONNERS/page/FE891789-FEEF-415B-8BD7-6E4C69CEE902?ref_=ast_bln
Please also check in with local stores for additional campaigns and promotion:
www.drbronner.jp/store/
What brushes do you recommend, for cleaning dishes and home?
Great question! Always opt for durable tools over cute, and choose tools that are cleanable and reusable. I head to the industrial cleaning section of home improvement stores to buy heavy duty brushes. I opt for microfiber cloths that are endlessly washable and reusable (or at least longer than the 10+ years I've been washing and reusing mine!) I look for mopheads that can be washed in a washer.
I prefer the liquid soap.
Can I use this for shampoo on color treated hair? Thank you
Hi Connie- Unfortunately, we don’t recommend our soaps for colored hair. The alkalinity of the soap opens up the hair follicles, where the color resides. The color will drain out and fade quickly. Colored hair needs acidic products only and soap, by nature, cannot be acidic. Only detergents (shampoo) can be alkaline. The Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) is a great resource for finding safer products for hair care, body care, and cleaning.
Can u make laundry detergent out of the bars of this soap??? If some one could please answer I'd love to know
Hi Lynnetta- You sure can, although the bar soap works best in hot and warm water for this use. I also don't recommended it for HE (high efficiency) machines which use less water than standard machines. Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile or Sal Suds both work excellently in cold water and HE machines.
In a food processor, combine one grated bar of soap with 4 c. (960 mL) baking soda. Pulse to blend. Use ¼ - ⅓ c. (60-80 mL) per large load. Add 1 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle to keep fabrics soft and absorbent. Hop on over to this post on my website for more on using Bar Soap around the house, www.lisabronner.com/bar-soap-dilutions-cheat-sheet/.
can i use the unscented bar soap as a dish soap and do it leave the dishes oily or the sink
Hi Charmaine- Yes, you sure can! I've found the best method to be to rub a dishcloth or brush on the bar soap then tackle dishes. Another option is to add 2 Tbsp. grated bar soap into a sink filled with very warm water, then swish to dissolve. Soaps work by grabbing onto oils and grime and rinsing them away, so if you find your dishes are oily, try using a bit more soap.
@@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner thanks
We're using the lavender liquid for body soap and it's making our skin very dry. Is this normal, will it go away or is there something we're doing wrong?
You need to dilute it!
@@quimmole477 i did lol
Dr bronners is very alkaline me while skin is more acidic, dont think its good for skin
@@r.a.a.vm.d4152 yeah it's not I stopped already got some Palestinian soap instead like we used as children
I enjoy mine with a nice exfoliating body cloth in the shower before bed. It’s very soothing to me doesn’t dry my skin out. Don’t worry about it if you haven’t had any reactions.
I used to only just use bar soap. Now I’m using bar soap to wash my armpits down there and sweaty areas. And to treat myself I’ll use dr bronners
It’s my routine now before bed whenever I feel like it.
Dermatologists don’t recommend this for dry sensitive skin, or eczema. Essential oils can cause bad reactions etc and coconut oil and dry skin out.
I love it though. Used my lavender one, now trying almond scent next.
Use it sparingly
I talked to you from Arkansas
Hi Leo and thank you!
*Thank you from Manhattan ©2024
Add me in your contest please! New to your product and am excited to use it for all its purposes!
Hi Chayenne- I'm sorry, this video was originally a Facebook Live event. This is an edited video and the giveaway is over. If you're on Facebook, I have giveaways there from time to time (@greenwithlisabronner), and the Dr. Bronner's team does so on both Facebook and Instagram (@drbronner).
How long does one last if using it just for body and face?
Hi there! It's difficult to offer a timeframe since everyone uses soap differently. But, like our liquid soap, it is concentrated and lasts quite a while. Check out this article on my website that dives into the differences between our Liquid and Bar Castile Soaps: www.lisabronner.com/liquid-vs-bar-in-dr-bronners-pure-castile-soap/
@@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner Thank you for answering
I recycle all the time, every time I buy an item I look for the recycling logo on the item I finished using and then I recycle it
What bar of soap, that are derived from plant based ingredients, good for eczema?
From what I red, all over the sites, glycerin soap would be good - check it out: good luck
Hi Zerah- Glycerin is a natural byproduct of the soapmaking reaction. During the production of soap, oil molecules are turned into soap molecules, and glycerin, a component of oil, is left free-floating. At Dr. Bronner’s, we leave the glycerin in the bar as it contributes to the smooth after-feel of our soap. Other brands may add extra glycerin to their soaps. While a certain amount of glycerin is beneficial, glycerin absorbs water, and an excessive amount of glycerin can cause bar soap to expand and crack. Our bar soaps contain just the right amount of glycerin to give the benefit of smoothness to the skin while still leaving the bar intact over the course of its usage.
Is kirk's soap good for eczema?
Hi there- I'm not familiar enough with Kirk's soaps to give an educated answer. But, we hear from many of our Dr. Bronner's customers that our Unscented Castile Soaps and Unscented Organic Sugar Soaps can be helpful with eczema and other skin sensitivities. In fact, the Unscented Castile Soap was first requested from us by the UCLA Medical Center Maternity Ward for use on their newborns. It is designed for baby’s delicate skin, which makes it helpful for sensitive skin of any age.
I am viewing from South Africa
Hi Sarah- Thanks for watching!
Dilute liquid castille soap burns my eyes if I wash my face with it and my private parts if I use it to shower. Is this normal?
Hi Sara- Irritation to the eyes is caused primarily from a difference in pH between our eyes and the soap. Our eyes are sensitive to anything that isn’t near neutral pH. Neutral pH is not possible without synthetic ingredients. Because our soaps contain no synthetic ingredients, we cannot make a tear-free formula. Castile Soap is safe for sensitive areas. I use the Castile head to toe, but on more sensitive areas, you need a lot less.
That means it's killing the bad bacteria and other stuff. If fades away and then you are much cleaner and it repels bad "life forms".
I just rub it in my hands and get it sudsy. It feels a little strong but that just means it's working.
@@GoingGreenwithLisaBronnerwhat’s your favourite scent you use in the liquid soap for body washing
Almond should be brown and eucalyptus should be green. Just my thoughts 😄
Hi Salina- We have had a similar thought, but at this point we figured it would really confuse long time customers if we switched them! My grandfather launched his scents one at a time, the almond was his second scent in 1975, then the eucalyptus in 1978. I don't know why he colored them like he did, but I think they're pretty set!
@@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner I am grateful to hear the history. Almond has been my favorite, then Rose Hemp, after Peppermint baths throughout my childhood. Boyfriends have thanked me for sharing Dr. Bronner's with them! I love that you do not COLOR your sacred gifts to humanity, and leave them as Dr. B made them, just perfect. But, I do get the suggestion. If it could be brown and green, originally, then that would have been fine, and most likely done.
Bad audio- - use a room with less echo.
Yep, I've gotten a mic I'll use in the future.
Hi
Recycles, No additives, No perservatives since before they were a "Thing." Now I compost, as well.
Lmao use it on a salad bar
Ohio
bad sound effects. I couldn't watch the vid.
Hi Maggie- I'm sorry about that! This was a learning experience for me and I'll use a different microphone set up in the future. The many ways to use our Castile Bar Soap, is also covered in my usage cheat sheet over on my website at bit.ly/BarDilutions.
I became vegan!
Sorry but goat milk soap is way better
I use this for my dish soap
And laundry soap 🧼 😇
It cleans so much better than the other stuff
How do you use a bar for laundry?
Hi ANGK- Combine 1 grated bar of soap with 4 cups baking soda and use 1/4-1/3 cup per large load. Or, make the Soap Cream from the video and use 1/2 cup plus 1/2 cup baking soda. With either method, add 1 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle. The bar soap needs warm or hot water to dissolve, and is not recommended for HE machines.
@@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner Wouldn't it be easier to use the liquid Dr. Bronners? I have HE machines. Also, can the bar be used to rub on spots prior to washing, or should I use the liquid for that?
@@angk2115 Some of our customers prefer to use the bar soap for house cleaning, even thought it requires a few extra steps to do so, as a way of using plastic bottles. An HE machine uses less water than a standard machine and so we recommend the liquid soaps for laundry. The bar soap can be rubbed directly on spots, but I find the liquid to be slightly more effective for pre-treating stains.
@@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner Thank you!