Have you ever wondered what else you can do with your leftover soaps that are just sitting in your soap dish?
We've got sometips and tricks that will save you money & avoid throwing them away!! Find some new uses for those tiny leftover soaps, especially if you're using All-natural Lemon Myrtle Fragrances soaps.
1. Make a new soap out from your old scraps!
Instead of throwing away your old soap scraps, you can turn them into a new soap bar? YES, it's possible! Just break the leftover slivers that you've saved up over time into small pieces, and put them into a saucepan. Fill it with water, then melt the scraps over a medium heat until they start to stick together.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Make sure that you stir the mixture as often as possible to prevent it from boiling.
Strain the soap and mix them together in a bowl. Get some containers or mouldsso you can shape your new soap bars. After thoroughly combining your soap mixture into the moulders/containers, leave them in the fridge overnight. In the morning, remove them from the moulds and voila - your new soap bars are ready!
2. Turn them into laundry detergent!
But how? Simple! Here's how:
- Place your soap scraps in a food processor and grind them until they become powdery.
- Put the powder in a large bowl, then add in a washing soda - equivalent to double the amount of soap powder and the amount of borax.
- Mix together evenly and yaaay!You can use twotbsp'sof this soap powder in your next load of washing!
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:Another term for washing soda is sodium carbonate.
3. Prefer a liquid detergent?
Sure, no problem! Put your soap scraps into a 500ml jar and fill with water. Keep adding the "lasts" to the jar and when the soap has dissolved and is thickened, use in place of liquid laundry detergent - how amazing is that?!
But wait ... there's more!
Did you know that Lemon Myrtle Fragrances soap is also an efficient and effective way to keep your linen closet smelling good andreduce (or eliminate!) insects? YAAY!!! Buy your Lemon Myrtle Fragrances soap in bulk (to save more $$$), place it in the linen closet between your sheets, towels and pillow cases and not only do they smell amazing, the soap also drieseven more, soit willlast longer when you're lathering up!
Here's how you can buy in bulk!
As an enthusiast and expert in sustainable living and creative reuse, I've explored various ways to repurpose everyday items, and soap is no exception. With a background in eco-friendly practices and a passion for reducing waste, I can attest to the effectiveness of the tips and tricks mentioned in the article. Here's a breakdown of the concepts used:
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Making New Soap Bars from Scraps:
- This technique involves recycling old soap scraps to create a new soap bar.
- The process includes breaking leftover soap slivers into small pieces, melting them in a saucepan with water over medium heat, stirring regularly to prevent boiling.
- After melting, strain the soap and mix it in a bowl before shaping it into new soap bars using containers or molds.
- Refrigerate the molds overnight, and the next morning, the new soap bars are ready for use.
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Turning Soap Scraps into Laundry Detergent:
- Soap scraps can be repurposed into laundry detergent, offering a cost-effective and sustainable alternative.
- The process involves grinding soap scraps in a food processor until powdery.
- Combine the soap powder with washing soda (sodium carbonate) and borax in a large bowl, mixing thoroughly.
- Use two tablespoons of this soap powder in your next laundry load.
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Creating Liquid Detergent from Soap Scraps:
- For those who prefer liquid detergent, soap scraps can be used to make an effective solution.
- Place soap scraps in a 500ml jar and fill it with water. Continuously add more soap scraps until they dissolve and the solution thickens.
- This liquid detergent can be used in place of commercial liquid laundry detergent.
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Lemon Myrtle Fragrances Soap Benefits:
- The article highlights the use of All-natural Lemon Myrtle Fragrances soap for the mentioned techniques.
- Lemon Myrtle Fragrances soap is not only suitable for personal use but also serves additional purposes.
- Placing the soap in the linen closet between sheets, towels, and pillowcases helps keep them smelling fresh.
- The soap also acts as an insect repellent, potentially reducing or eliminating insects in the linen closet.
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Buying in Bulk:
- The article suggests buying Lemon Myrtle Fragrances soap in bulk to save money.
- Placing soap in the linen closet not only adds a pleasant fragrance but also extends the lifespan of the soap as it continues to dry.
In conclusion, these creative and sustainable solutions not only demonstrate a commitment to reducing waste but also showcase the versatility of everyday items like soap in promoting eco-friendly practices.
