Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Bar Soaps are biodegradable-vegan, gentle and versatile, good for washing body, face or hair! Enjoy only 2 cosmetics, enough sleep & Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps to clean-body-mind-soul-spirit instantly uniting One! All-One!!
Dilutions use Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Bar Soap either whole, grated
or soap cream, as noted:
• Grated bar soap: Grate bar soap with a medium-to-fine kitchen
grater. Dissolves best in warm to hot water.
• Soap cream: Dice bar soap into ½-inch cubes. Soak in 4 c. (960
mL) water for 24 hours. Blend in blender on lowest speed to create
a foamy gel. Alternatively, grate bar soap and blend with 4 c. (960
mL) warm (not steamy) water in blender on lowest speed. (See blog
post for more detailed instructions.)
BODY USES:
HANDS-FACE-BODY
Lather Pure-Castile Bar Soap on wet hands or washcloth.
MAKEUP REMOVAL
Wet face and lather bar soap on to hands. Massage into skin. Rinse.
HAIR
Rub wet bar soap into very wet hair. Lather and rinse. Follow with
Dr. Bronner’s Citrus Organic Hair Rinse or diluted apple cider vinegar.
BATH
Add 4 Tbsp. (60 mL) grated bar soap or ½ c. (120 mL) soap cream to
running warm bath water. (Doesn’t bubble, but still cleans.)
SHAVING
Lather bar on area to create creamy foam. Or, cut to fit as a shaving
cake in bottom of shaving cup. Whip up lather with wet shaving brush.
TEETH
Cut a portion of bar to dedicate to toothbrushing. Swipe toothbrush
on bar and brush to teeth. Rinse.
FOOT BATH
Add 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) grated bar soap in a small tub of very warm
water. Swish to dissolve.
HOUSEHOLD USES:
DISHES (HANDWASHING)
Best—Rub dishcloth or brush on bar soap. Or, add 2 Tbsp. (30 mL)
grated bar soap or ¼ c. (60 mL) soap cream to about 1 ½ gallons
(6 L) very warm running water. Swish to dissolve.
LAUNDRY
Recommended in hot and warm water only. Not recommended for
HE. Use Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile or Sal Suds in cold water and HE.
• Grated bar soap: 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.
• Soap cream: Use ½ c. (120 mL) for a large load. Add ½ c. (120
mL) baking soda to wash cycle.
• For either method, add 1 c. (240 mL) vinegar to the rinse cycle.
HANDWASHING DELICATES
In 1 gallon (4L) cold water, lather bar soap with hands until the water
is slightly soapy. Swish garment gently. Let soak 10 minutes. Swish
again. Rinse with clean water. Gently press out excess water with a
towel. Hang or lay flat to dry.
MOPPING (WOOD, LAMINATE & STONE FLOORING)
Add 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) grated bar soap or ¼ c. (60 mL) soap cream to
1 gallon (4 L) hot water. Dunk mop and wring thoroughly. On wood
and laminate, avoid excess water.
ALL-PURPOSE CLEANING SPRAY
Dissolve ½ c. (120 mL) soap cream in 3 ½ c. (840 mL) warm water.
Whisk to blend. For extra antimicrobial, add ¼ tsp. (1.25 mL) tea tree
essential oil.
WINDOWS
Dissolve 1 tsp. (5 mL) soap cream in 1 quart (1 L) warm water in a
spray bottle. Spray window and squeegee. Follow with spray of club
soda or vinegar/water. Wipe dry.
TOILET
Spray toilet bowl thoroughly with All-Purpose Spray (above) with
optional ¼ tsp. (1.25 mL) tea tree oil added. Sprinkle baking soda on
toilet brush, scrub bowl, let sit 10 minutes, flush.
OTHER USES:
FRUIT & VEGGIE WASH
Lather bar soap with hands into a bowl of water. Dunk produce and
swish. Rinse in clear water.
DOG WASHING
Wet dog thoroughly. Massage bar in fur to create good lather. Rinse
thoroughly. As with people, avoid soap in eyes and water in ears.
CLEANING MAKEUP BRUSHES
Wet makeup brush thoroughly. Lather soap in hands and massage
gently through bristles for 10+ seconds. Rinse and air dry.
ANT SPRAY (NOT ON PLANTS)
Dissolve ½ c. (120 mL) soap cream in 3 ½ c. (840 mL) of water.
