Comments on: 13 Uses for Castile Soap — Natural Cleaning for Body & Home

By: Cathie

Cathie — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:32 +0000

Is Castile soap like felz naphtha soap or anything else like that?

By: Tina Schmidt

Tina Schmidt — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 16:50:26 +0000

Thank you for details on a very interesting ingredient!

By: Daniel C Wintermeyer

Daniel C Wintermeyer — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 23:55:50 +0000

We mix Castilles liquid peppermint soap and water and spray it in corners and outside door ways to keep spiders away, it works and is , as you know non toxic

By: Rita Howell

Rita Howell — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:28:30 +0000

I got mine from Mightynest! Haven’t used it yet, but I am excited about useing it.

By: Ellie Bates

Ellie Bates — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:10:25 +0000

In reply to Anne Belley. Do you have hard water? What is your grains of hardness?

By: Dj

Dj — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:17:57 +0000

In reply to Carrie. I would not. Animals are far more sensitive and need natural ph balanced products made for them. Do your research. Asking strangers? Just my experience. Perhaps dogs naturally magazine.

By: Dj

Dj — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:10:24 +0000

In reply to Kensie Story. Well everyone, I did not learn a lot from this, but I appreciate those who show respect for those who don't deserve it. I am sure you have harvested a crop of friends and enjoy life.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 22:03:06 +0000

My dishes come out with a film on them. My closed compartment cannot hold a cup of vineger, only a little less than a quarter cup. So should I use less soap?

By: R.

R. — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 18:54:19 +0000

In reply to Zeinab.

Please be aware that because something reacts with something, it’s not always bad – although it our society, I’ll admit, it usually is.

Soap was made by pioneers by mixing fat from their animals with ashes from the fire. The soap was pretty strong stuff, but that’s how it was done way back when in this country.

I worked with soap, so I’m comfortable with the natural soap, and not comfortable with the stuff that’s mass produced, for a number of reasons.

By: R.

R. — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 18:50:20 +0000

In reply to M.E.. EDTA is added in a number of personal care products because most people have hard water. EDTA binds to the calcium and magnesium, allowing the soap to bubble more. People generally associate soap cleaning with bubbles. I used to work with shampoo and hand soap formulations, so I'm familiar with EDTA. It's also used to detox lead, if you've had lead poisoning, which my husband had.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 19:31:39 +0000

In reply to Lauren. I use a Cleanser I found from IT Works which is much more affordable then Young Living. I can't do Dr. B on my skin but I do use it for other things.

By: Katerina

Katerina — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:51:22 +0000

You can inbox him that one and clear it up. When you tell someone that they have lost all credibility as a professional you also need to question your own personal credibility with reference to integrity

By: Katerina

Katerina — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:45:57 +0000

In reply to Gillian. You can inbox him that one and clear it up. When you tell someone that they have lost all credibility as a professional you also need to question your own personal credibility with reference to integrity

By: Lauren J Flynn

Lauren J Flynn — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:04:04 +0000

Walmart has their own Equate brand of Castille Soap? Anyone have any thoughts on the quality of it?

By: Sherri

Sherri — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:39:47 +0000

Is the laundry soap recipe for a top loading maching or for HE front loader? Should I halve the 1/4 cup recommendation per load for HE washer? Thanks!

By: Cindy Holguin

Cindy Holguin — Wed, 01 May 2019 18:07:43 +0000

Which castile soap should I use for homemade face wash there are different color labels that Dr. Bonner has please specify which one. Thank you.

By: Laura D

Laura D — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:23:47 +0000

So I made the laundry soap. It’s like water. Even before I added the water after mixing the ingredients together, it was watery. Does it thicken up overnight? Because so far I am not impressed. I followed the directions to the letter.

By: Jayne

Jayne — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 19:09:20 +0000

Hi,I can’t use castile soap because I’m allergic to hemp oil.Do you have an alternative?Thanks

By: Beverley Fulton

Beverley Fulton — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 08:39:51 +0000

You can not mix vinegar with castile soap.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:56:54 +0000

Do not mix it with vinegar or another acid! Also do not use vinegar or acid of any kind on granite, marble, etc.

By: Bob Cochrane

Bob Cochrane — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 03:45:14 +0000

I made some Castile soap just the other day, and was I stunned and amazed at how well it cleaned. My sister brought home some cleaning rags from her granddaughters home and although she had cleaned them out with a commercial cleanser while at the granddaughter’s, they still had a lot of grime and grease left in them. When she got home We let them soak for a few minutes in the Castile soap I had just made, and washed them out with warm water. All the dirt, grime and grease was completely gone. The only thing left in them was a faint stain from some Turmeric, and that was barely noticeable I may never buy commercial cleaning products again.

By: Abby

Abby — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 03:31:27 +0000

Please don’t mix Castile soap with white vinegar!! The vinegar breaks down the soap leaving you cleaning with just an oily substance = no cleaning actually happening.. I see this everywhere. Please update your post/recipes as these two should never be mixed.
Best, xx.

By: gypsy mccaskill

gypsy mccaskill — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 19:45:28 +0000

can you wash your dog in it? does it morsturize the skin?

By: Deb Grantham

Deb Grantham — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 02:43:57 +0000

Everything is a chemical or a mixture of chemicals. Rocks are chemicals or mixtures of chemicals that are solid at “room temperatures”. Olive oil is a chemical or mixture of chemicals, just not TOXIC!!! Saying something is chemical-free tells me that they don’t know what they’re talking about.

By: Margie

Margie — Sat, 12 May 2018 21:00:28 +0000

In reply to John Carl Mihalko. Makes u wonder if anything else they wrote is incorrect. I don't see any replies at any of the comments. The info on this site is questionable

By: Margie

Margie — Sat, 12 May 2018 20:52:08 +0000

Castile soap & vinegar don’t mix well, it turns into a big glob.

By: Uzair

Uzair — Sat, 12 May 2018 13:44:14 +0000

Hi dr axe I want to try your body wash but I can’t decide whether to take scented or unscented liquid Castile soap if scented on which scent is Dr.wood Castile soap is okay for best result it is too watery any suggestion to make it thicker and foamy

By: Lee

Lee — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 12:50:12 +0000

Dr. Bronner didn’t invent castille soap but rather made and promoted It in Germany. It actually had its beginnings in the castille region of Spain for hundreds of years and was made from olive oil. It is still made there today as one of the many uses for olive oil.

By: Jodi

Jodi — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 15:46:47 +0000

Dr bronners has citric acid in it which is derived from the mold aspergillus, not good for people who have issues with mold sickness, wish people would see this. Citric acid is in so many things including antibiotics. It’s not a good thing. I was all abour dr bronners til I looked at the ingredients one the soaps I had been using. 😔

By: Rebecca Winrow

Rebecca Winrow — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 08:32:55 +0000

Excellent article very informative I’m amazed how versatile Castile soap is for around the home and non toxic,

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 06:16:15 +0000

I want to use Dr Bronner’s baby pure unscented soap for a shampoo. Do I need to add water and how much per 32oz and add Amla, Brahmi, Coconut oil unrefined, Vitamin E, Rosemary Essential Oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, and Basil Essential Oil. <——-that is already a powder mix. I also want to add Bhringaraj Powder, Kapoor Kachli, Moringa Leaf Powder, Neem, honey, sea kelp powder, Black Seed Oil, green tea powder, and hibiscus

By: Jonathan Brown

Jonathan Brown — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 18:26:52 +0000

i had read somewhere in researching castile soap that one mistake people make is combining it with vinegar. They cancel each other out. Just wondering your thoughts on that.

By: jane

jane — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 23:58:23 +0000

In reply to Marie. go to bulk apothecary...gallon 19.95

By: Sandra Buck

Sandra Buck — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:16:08 +0000

For those of us on a super-tight budget, you can make your own liquid castile soap by grating a bar of it and letting it dissolve in hot water overnight :-)

By: Zeinab

Zeinab — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:29:11 +0000

All natural soap?? . Soda is a chemical, not natural substance!!!. Be honest and say all the truth, not half of it!

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 01:49:04 +0000

How much liquid is needed for 5oz bar of Castile bar of soap .I know how to make it I just need what is the ratio for liquid to bar of soap for to use in pump exspenser. Thank you frank

By: Narinder

Narinder — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 23:18:46 +0000

As both have same receipe except the difference in the use of essential oils.. I really want to know how much quantity of castile soap to be used in making hand wash and face wash

By: Narinder

Narinder — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 23:13:09 +0000

Can we use hand wash as face wash

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:35:12 +0000

You mention mixing Castile soap with vinegar. I wonder if you have successfully tried this? I have tried and it leaves an oily residue over everything. Lisa Bronner talks about this here: http://www.lisabronner.com/a-word-of-caution-about-vinegar-and-castile-soap/
I suggest removing or altering your recommendation.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:04:48 +0000

They said Aleppo was all natural chemical free which is what castile soap was inspired by. Re read.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:55:42 +0000

In reply to Gillian. They said Aleppo was all natural chemical free which is what castile soap was inspired by. Re read.

By: M.E.

M.E. — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:09:12 +0000

In France there is castile soap everywhere but there is no point in getting it… there is always EDTA added in. Quite frustrating

By: John Carl Mihalko

John Carl Mihalko — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:26:50 +0000

Very bad information here. You should NEVER mix Castile soap with an acid like lemon juice or vinegar. Castile soap is a base and anyone who has had Chem 101 knows not to mix the two. By mixing the two you weaken the cleaning effects of the soap. If you don’t believe me, believe the internet. Google it!

By: Charlene Sphon

Charlene Sphon — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 13:06:51 +0000

Dr. Axe, Castiel soap is a base. If you mix it with an acid (vinegar or lemon juice) it will negate the positive property of each other…

By: Sylvia Hildman

Sylvia Hildman — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:07:15 +0000

how many ounces is a foaming dispenser? #7

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 01:50:29 +0000

In reply to Laura. I do recommend watching some youtube videos on the process for making soap, for the safety factor and simply to have the best results.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 01:49:43 +0000

I make castile soap easily using sodium hydroxide, olive oil and water. Use the soapcalc.net lye calculator to determine how much oil, water, and sodium hydroxide per batch. I have a gas stove, so after I make the soap, I place it into the mold(s) and store in the oven for at least 24 hours, up to 4 days. Then remove from the oven, set on the counter to harden (it is extremely soft at this stage). Once it has reached a firm stage then I can cut the soap into bars. Then I allow them to seriously harden, like rocks. Then I set it aside for 6 months’ dehydration. A person can let it sit for 12 months. The longer it sits, the milder it becomes. So, basically, between 2 to 12 months the soap can be used for any of the above-mentioned uses.

By: Ann Maree Lee

Ann Maree Lee — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:40:35 +0000

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By: Morgan

Morgan — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 04:58:02 +0000

In reply to monica stoneburg. No it will kill your plants. It is plant based but once it goes through soponification it chemically changes the oils and they plants do not like it.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 04:54:49 +0000

In reply to Lauren. The reason your sink is so dry is because Dr Bronners uses mostly coconut oil in their recipe. When coconut oil goes through the soponification (turns into soap) it no longer is hydrating- it becomes a cleaning agent. If you choose a castile soap that is made from exclusively or at least 90 percent olive oil it will be much more hydrating.