10 Magical Ways to Use Castile Soap
1. Use it as a face wash.
It is especially good for those with
sensitive skin. Castile soap contains chamomile tea leaves and lavender
essential oil, both of which help cleanse the face without stripping the
skin of its much-needed natural oils.
2. It is a good shampoo.
Combine Castile soap with coconut milk for a creamy, lathering shampoo that will both nourish and cleanse your hair and scalp.
3. It can be used as a shaving cream.
Both men and women can use Castile soap for
a close, smooth shave. Castile soap also contains raw honey which is
great for acne prone skin.
4. Use it to remove pesticides from fruits and vegetables.
4. Use it to remove pesticides from fruits and vegetables.
Give your non-organic fruits and vegetables
a good scrub with Castile soap. Combine a little soap in water and
gently rub it over your fresh produce before rinsing thoroughly.
5. Use it to wash the dishes.
5. Use it to wash the dishes.
This homemade dish soap works like the
store-bought versions. It cleans dishes perfectly! It can also be used
as a dishwasher detergent. Follow your wash cycle with a white vinegar
rinse to help remove any residues after the wash.
6. Helps wash the laundry.
6. Helps wash the laundry.
With four simple ingredients, you can wash
your laundry, leaving your clothes spotless at a fraction of the price.
Combine some Castile soap, borax, washing soda and a couple of drops of
essential oil. The combination will help fight stains and odors.
7. Clean the floors.
Castile soap can be used on hardwood or
tiled floors. Add half a teaspoon of Castile soap to a bucket of warm
water and mop up as usual. The soap will help lift the dirt off the
floor, without leaving any residue.
8. It's a non-toxic toilet cleaner.
8. It's a non-toxic toilet cleaner.
For a shiny and clean finish, Castile soap
will help get your toilet bowl shiny and clean. The essential oils that
Castile soap contains are antimicrobial, disinfecting your toilet and
leaving a pleasant scent.
9. Cleans the windows.
9. Cleans the windows.
Castile soap works wonders on interior
windows and mirrors, exterior windows and doors. Castile soap acts as an
emulsifier, binding the dirt and water together. Follow with white
vinegar to make your windows sparkle.
10. It's a natural garden pesticide.
10. It's a natural garden pesticide.
Go organic with a simple, but effective
pesticide spray, made of just two ingredients: Castile soap and oil. It
is especially effective on insects like aphids and mites.