Castile soap is an eco-friendly soap made from plant-derived oils.  It is gaining use over tallow-based cleaners and chemical cleaners because it is non-toxic, biodegradable, and cruelty-free.  It is everything it is touted to be and more!  Here is a list of just some of the ways to use castile soap:

1.  Bath Soak:  add 2 Tbsp and a few drops of a calming essential oils to running water

2.  Dish soap:  Use the recipe included in your summer crate

3.  Body wash:  Add a little drop to your sponge and watch it lather!

4.  Shaving Cream:  Use a few drops with warm water before shaving

5.  Makeup Remover:  Add equal amounts of castile soap, witch hazel, and jojoba oil to a dropper.  Add a few drops to a cotton pad to remove makeup

6.  Makeup Brush Cleaner:  Rub the ends of your brushes into a few drops of castile soap, in a circular motion.  Rinse and allow to dry, keeping bristles downward

7.  Children’s shampoo: Use a few drops at the scalp and work through the hair

8.  Wipe Solution:  Mix 1 cup water, 1 Tbsp castile soap, 1 Tbsp coconut oil, and 2 drops tea tree essential oil.  Spray or soak reusable wipes in the solution for diaper changes or messy faces

9.  Bathroom Cleaner:  A few drops in the toilet or sink, and scrub away!

10.  Wash fruits & veggies:  Add a few drops to a sink full of water and 1 Tbsp baking soda, and soak before rinsing

11.  Hand Soap:  1 part castile soap to 4 parts water, and put in a foaming soap dispenser

12.  Mopping Solution:  Add 1 Tbsp castile soap in 1 gallon of hot water, and use to mop

13.  All-purpose cleaner:  Mix 1 Tbsp baking soda, 1 tsp castile soap, 6 drops tea tree oil, and 2 cups water in a spray bottle.  Shake to mix before using

14. Ant Killer:  Spray ants with a mixture of 2 cups water, ¼ castile soap, and 10 drops peppermint EO

15. Outdoor Scrub:  Clean garden tools, pots, and outdoor furniture with a sudsy mixture of 1 Tbsp castile soap for every gallon of water. Rinse well

16.  Garden Spray:  Mix 1 Tbsp castile soap and ½ tsp cayenne pepper in a spray bottle.  Fill with water and shake to mix.  Use for pests and molds

17.  Laundry Pre-Treatment:  Clean stains by working a few drops of castile soap and water into the affected area.  Do not rinse, and complete by machine washing

18.  Dog Shampoo:  Use a few drops with water, and lather!

19. Travel Companion:  One little bottle can do everything, while away from home (dishes, bathing, laundry, etc)