What is Castilian soap? Pros and Cons of Cleaning

Today, the so-called "green" cleaning, which does not have a negative impact on people and the world, is gaining more and more popularity. Castile soap is one of the universal and completely harmless detergents. With it, you can clean up the whole house: wash dishes, floors, glass surfaces, furniture, walls, the toilet, wash clothes. We offer you to find out what is the peculiarity of the product and what are its pros and cons when used in cleaning.

5 facts about Castilian soap

The main thing you need to know about Castilian soap is that it is a completely natural product. Its main ingredient is saponified olive oil.

5 interesting facts:

1. Castile soap is several hundred years old. Mention of him dates back to the XVI century. At that time, it was used only by aristocrats, and the cost of one bar was equal to the cost of gold.
2. The aging time of the soap is 6-10 months. Over time, it becomes harder and more useful.
3. The product consists of 90% extra virgin olive oil - Extra Virgin. The remainder is made up of essential oils and alkalis (in the original - barilla, natural Spanish soda obtained by burning a hodgepodge plant).
4. Soap made from unrefined oil in a cold way has the maximum benefit and is suitable for cosmetic purposes.
5. Since the product is made from saponified oil, it moisturizes the skin well and promotes its regeneration. But also Castilian soap dissolves fat and dirt well. It can be used for house cleaning without fear of groundwater pollution.

Advantages

Perhaps every housewife would like to have a tool that will clean the house from top to bottom. Castile soap is able to replace dozens of jars, bags and boxes with household chemicals. It has a lot of advantages over other detergents:

• It does not contain aggressive substances, gently cleans surfaces and clothing.
• Hippoallergenic. It is recommended for washing things, cleaning homes, personal hygiene of children and allergy sufferers.
• When contacted with the skin of the hands, the product does not harm, but rather benefits. The skin becomes soft, silky and supple. Using it in the cleaning is a pleasure!
• It does not pollute the environment, completely environmentally friendly.
• Universal, with proper dilution, suitable for cleaning everything from fresh fruits to dirty pets.

Cons of cleaning

Frankly speaking, Castilian soap also has many shortcomings. If you decide to use it for cleaning the apartment, you should consider them:

• Price. Real Castilian soap costs about 250 rubles per 100 gram bar. Other types of detergents will be much cheaper.
• Low foaming. The product does not give the usual foam. The soapy solution is more slippery than foamy. However, this does not affect its cleansing properties.
• Does not tolerate moisture. The whetstones themselves are quite soft, and when wet, they easily turn into slurry, uncomfortable to use.
• Specific smell. Oily aroma is not popular with everyone. And although the smell is not very strong and is often clogged with essential oils, for many it becomes an obstacle to the use of Castilian soap in cleaning.

I must say that, when used correctly, the negative qualities of the product are leveled. First, the soap is diluted with water and other ingredients to obtain an effective and inexpensive means for cleaning. Secondly, solid bars are stored in a dry place or in a soap dish with openings for water drainage. And it’s pretty easy to get used to the smell and lack of a soap cap.All the minuses seem insignificant when the health of relatives is at stake.

Cleaning Recipes

One bar is enough for a long time, if you use it not in its pure form, but as a basis for detergent.

Recipes for washing different surfaces:

• Floor. Add ¼ of soap to a bucket of hot water.
• Carpet. Prepare a shampoo from a tablespoon of grated soap and 500 ml of distilled water. Rinse the carpet thoroughly with water after cleaning, and then rinse it with a 10–25% solution of white vinegar.
• Laundry and clothes. Take a convenient bottle for storing detergent. Pour 500 ml of warm water into it, add 1 cup of Castilian soap (grated), 1 cup of soda, 0.5 cup of salt, 10 drops of essential oils. For washing 5 kg of laundry, you need 100 ml of the product.
• Cleaning the bathroom and toilet. Mix 1/3 cup Castilian soap and 2/3 cup water in a spray bottle. Add your favorite fragrance essential oils.
• Washing dishes. Pour a glass of hot water into the detergent bottle, add half a bar of soap (grated), 20 drops of any ether. Shake until completely dissolved.

Castile soap is a versatile, natural and environmentally friendly product. Try it in business - and you will be surprised how quickly you can use it for a variety of purposes. Cleaning their house, you will be pleased to realize that the family is no longer exposed to aggressive chemistry. Surfaces after cleaning will be perfectly clean and free of chemical residues.