20 Brilliant Ways You Can Use Castile Soap for a Naturally Clean Home and Body

If you are looking for a versatile, natural cleaning solution that's safe for your family and the environment, than look no further! For years I have used and loved Castile soap, but lately, I've have been seeing it used incorrectly. So, let me help you avoid some common mistakes with this natural cleaning product. Castile soap, made from plant oils, is a gentle yet effective soap has a wide range of uses for both your home and body. Let me tell you, the possible uses are endless with so many scents and scent free options to choose from. But, before we explore 20 creative ways to harness the power of Castile soap, let's first highlight some of its key benefits.

Benefits of Castile Soap

1. Natural Ingredients: Castile soap is typically made from olive oil, which is gentle on the skin and environmentally friendly.

2. Versatility: One bottle of Castile soap can replace multiple cleaning products, saving you money and reducing clutter in your home.

3. Non-toxic: Free from harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients, Castile soap is a safe choice for families with littles and pets.

4. Biodegradable: Castile soap is eco-friendly and breaks down naturally, minimizing its impact on the environment. All my earth magic mamas appreciate this.

5. Gentle: Suitable for sensitive skin, Castile soap can be used on both adults and children without causing irritation. With a few brands and many different natural scent options, there’s something for everyone.

   

20 Ways to Use Castile Soap

1. All-Purpose Cleaner: Dilute Castile soap with water in a spray bottle for an effective and non-toxic all-purpose cleaner.

2. Dish Soap: Mix Castile soap with water to create a gentle dish soap that cuts through grease. Sal Suds is my favorite for tough jobs.

3. Laundry Detergent: Add a small amount of Castile soap to your laundry for a natural and eco-friendly detergent. For laundry, I love lavender-scented castile soap. 

4. Body Wash: Use Castile soap as a gentle and moisturizing body wash for the whole family.

5. Shampoo: Dilute Castile soap with water for a natural and sulfate-free shampoo. I love to use the tea tree scent for deep shampoo.

6. Face Cleanser: Create a facial cleanser by mixing castile soap with a bit of baking soda and water for a gentle exfoliating cleanse.

7. Body Scrub: Mix Castile soap with sugar or plain salt for a DIY bubbling exfoliating body scrub.

8. Hand Soap: Fill a foaming soap dispenser with diluted Castile soap for a natural hand soap. This will save you so much time and money compared to buying liquid hand soap refills.

9. Baby Wash: A mild and safe option for baby's delicate skin, Castile soap unscented is a great alternative for use as a baby wash

10. Pet Shampoo: Dilute Castile soap with water for a gentle pet shampoo that won't irritate your furry baby’s skin.

11. Fruit and Vegetable Wash: My favorite way to clean my produce is by mixing Castile soap with water in a bowl and soaking fruits and vegetables before rinsing. Here my favorite for veggie wash.

12. Insect Repellent: Mix Castile soap with water and essential oils to create a natural insect-repellent

13. Brushing Teeth

14. Makeup Brush Cleaner 

15. Shaving Cream 

16. Jewelry Cleaner

17. Car Was

18. Toilet Cleane

19. Floor Cleaner

20. Window Cleaner
    

But bear in mind that Castile soap requires proper use to work effectively. Contrary to popular belief, Castile soaps are not effective if combined with the following: 

Epsom Salt- Mixing Castile soap with Epsom salt is not advised due to the chemical reaction that occurs between the two. Epsom salt is known as magnesium sulfate, a crystalline substance that is often used in bath salt and body products for its benefits, such as muscle relaxation or skin exfoliation. When combined with a true soap such as Castile soap, it can form a semi-solid chemical substance commonly referred to as magnesium cocoate, aka soap scum. Now imagine a batch of that going down the drain. 

Vinegar- In a nutshell, vinegar is an acid, and the Castile Soap is a base. So, thinking back to chem class, what does that mean? They automatically cancel each other out. Rather than getting the best of both worlds, the cutting power of vinegar and the cleaning power of soap, you'll actually end up with a whole new kind of problem. The vinegar essentially "unsaponifies" the soap, turning it back into its original oils. The result? Curdled clumps of whitish oils. The exact opposite of what we are trying to achieve while doing laundry or cleaning the kitchen.