Seven Money-Saving Recipes with Whole Naturals Castile Soap
Dear Readers,
I clutch my wallet tightly as I head into the grocery, worried that I'll see another increase in my bill. It seems as though nearly every week another product has gone up in price. While I understand the concept of inflation, we're a big family on a frugal budget, and I need to shop wisely.
When I talk about how our family developed Castile Soap, we focused on many factors - not just limited to its environmental impact or the importance of using organic ingredients. We knew that we would need to create an all-purpose product that could economically replace the cleaning and beauty products that sit under kitchen sinks all over the world.
Way back when, if you peeked into our bathrooms, kitchen, and pantry, you'd find a variety of products, each oriented to a specific task. Toilet bowl cleaner or bathtub cleanser, floor solution, or furniture wipes. While all effective, the cost of so many supplies easily added up. In walks Whole Naturals Castile Soap. An effective and economical cleaning solution that wipes away the need for anything else.
Our timing was perfect. It was the start of the global pandemic, we were sheltering in place and the world was fascinated (and frightened) by contamination and illness. Placed on furlough from our jobs, it was time to tighten our belt buckles and minimize our spending. It was time to revolutionize our attitude toward cleaning products in a way that made sense.
Advantages of Whole Naturals Castile Soap
Affordability & Versatility
Our concentrated, half-gallon bottle, gives at least 10x the cleaning power as conventional soaps and cleaners. This will last you for months! No need to go out and get more - you'll have the power of cleaning at your fingertips. Let's dive in and talk about Seven 7-Money-Saving Recipes Using Castile Soap!
Non-Toxic & Organic
Whole Naturals Castile soap is made with organic, easy-to-read non-toxic ingredients. With a list of pure and simple carrier oils, it's what your skin and home need!
7 Money-saving Recipes Using Castile Soap
1. Face Wash
Ingredients
1/4 cup liquid Whole Naturals Castile Soap
2 Tbl distilled water or rose hydrosol (rose water) distilled or water
1 Tbl nourishing oil such as sweet almond, olive, or jojoba
Want even more customization? Add aloe, honey, or a hydrosol (in place of the water).
Aloe Vera Gel: Aloe is used to soothe and calm inflammation. Add 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel to the face wash, or more if desired. Fresh aloe will spoil within a day or two, so we recommend looking for a store-bought option with a minimal amount of (natural) preservatives.
Honey: Honey is rich in antioxidants and it contains antibacterial properties. Add 1-2 tablespoons of honey to the final soap, and gently shake to combine the Ingredients. NOTE: Honey will not work effectively in a spray bottle.
Essential Oils: Add 6-12 drops of your favorite skin-friendly essential oil (or a mixture of nourishing essential oils to your face wash mixture). Combine the oil and soap. Our favorite options: are lavender (sensitive skin and acne-prone skin), tea tree (acne-prone skin), frankincense (aging skin), geranium (aging skin), or sandalwood (aging skin).
2. Laundry Detergent
Ingredients
4 cups very hot water
1 cup baking soda
1/3 cup salt
1 cup Whole Naturals Castile Soap
Gallon-sized jug
5 cups Water
Instructions
In a large spouted measuring cup, stir together the hot water and baking soda until the soda is dissolved.
Add the salt and stir until it is dissolved.
Add in Whole Naturals Castile Soap and stir gently to combine.
Pour the mixture into the one-gallon jug.
Slowly fill the gallon jug to the top with water. The soap will foam, but just keep filling until you have mostly liquid.
Gently shake before use.
Each load uses about 1/3-1/2 c. For top-loading washers, add while filling. If you find that the solution gets thicker overnight, just add a bit of boiling water, and shake before each use
3. Dog Wash
Ingredients
1.5 Tbs Whole Naturals Castile Soap
1 Tbs of coconut oil
1 gallon of water
3-5 drops of neem oil
Instructions Mix all ingredients and store in a squeeze bottle. Shake the bottle gently. Shampoo as needed! TIPSDid you know: coconut oil is known to cure hot spots, skin inflammations, odor problems, and yeast infections? Did you know: Neem oil has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties? It helps in removing all the ticks and fleas and also improves immunity.
4. All-Purpose Cleaning Solution
Ingredients 1 cup distilled water
1 tablespoon Whole Naturals liquid castile soap
10 drops of your favorite essential oil*
Instructions You'll find that this solution works great in a spray bottle! Shake before using! *Or, if you like a combination, you can do 5 + 5. I think that tea tree and lavender essential oils make a great combination!
5. Castile Soap Tub Scrub
Ingredients
¾ cup baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup Castile soap
1 tablespoon of water
10 drops of essential oil (optional)
Instructions
I like mixing all the ingredients in a squeeze bottle with a large spout. It’s easy to shake all the ingredients together, but it’s also easy to squeeze out the cleaning solution. Finally, add in 10 drops of your favorite essential oil (I LOVE lemon!!)
Added bonus:
This works great as a natural toilet bowl cleaner! I scoop some into the toilet and then clean as usual with the toilet brush.
6. Dish Soap
Ingredients
1/2 cup Whole Naturals liquid castile soap
1/8 cup water
4 drops essential oil scent of choice (I LOVE the fresh citrus smell)
Instructions
I like mixing everything together and storing it in an old liquid dish soap bottle!
I often get asked, do I prefer distilled, purified water or tap water? The truth is: water is just water!! However, when you used distilled water, quantities in the recipe will always stay consistent. At your home, you may have hard or soft water, more minerals, etc. So, you'll find that you may need to tweak each recipe depending on how much lather you love!
7. Foaming Hand Soap
Ingredients
1 foaming soap dispenser
2 Tbl Whole Naturals Castile Soap
1–2 tsp organic coconut oil
10–15 organic drops of essential oils
Instructions
Pour Whole Naturals Castile Soap and coconut oil into a foaming soap bottle. Add essential oils.
Fill the rest of the bottle with water. Screw on the pump top and shake gently to mix the ingredients together.
TIPS
We love choosing essential oils with antibacterial properties (and fabulous scents) like lemon, tea tree, eucalyptus, rosemary, melaleuca, wild orange, lavender or peppermint.
Give it a Try!!
If you're ready to move to organic bathing and cleaning solutions that won't break your bank, it's time to give Whole Naturals Castile Soap a try! We're so confident that you will love it, that we offer a 100% money-back guarantee. Don't love it? Let me know and I'll give you a full refund on your purchase.
Be blessed!
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