I found this link posted on facebook, and wanted to share it here. With all the toxic chemicals we are exposed to everyday, I love finding natural ways of cleaning, myself and my home, that will also not harm the environment. I don't have sensitivities to chemicals, although I find the odors overpowering, especially those they try to make smell like flowers, nature or perfume. I thought those with chemical sensitivities might be interested in this. I am definitely buying some Castile Soap and start using these ideas:
12 Great Ways to Use Castile Soap
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-great-ways-to-use-castile-soap.html
"I never knew what “castile” was until I started using the stuff, but the moniker just describes a style of soap, not a brand. Think tissue, not Kleenex. Castile means that it’s made from 100 percent plant oils (no animal products like tallow, which show up in most commercial soaps). It’s also a true soap, not a chemical detergent, making castile soap completely biodegradable and very earth-friendly.
What follows is a list of ways to incorporate this cheap, environmentally awesome ingredient into your daily life. Some of the ideas are for beginners, or “hippie-lite.” Others are out and out barefoot-moon-dancing-earth-mother. (Okay, maybe castile soap is not so hippie. Denver plumbing company Quality First Plumbing recommends hot water and castile soap as an all-purpose household cleaner, and they are plumbers, not hippies.) Just pick and choose as you please! And don’t forget, you can add various essential oil herbal infusions to each of these recipes, to customize and diversify your castile soaping experience. Maybe you like orange blossom to clean your tile flooring, and peppermint on your dishes. Lot’s of people prefer lemon in the bathroom, and I love lavender in my laundry. And each oil or herb will confer its own properties. For example, eucalyptus is an antimicrobial, and chamomile is a relaxant. The possibilities are endless and it’s oh-so fun to experiment!
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-great-ways-to-use-castile-soap.html#ixzz2TmnClcRM
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That's what I'm going to use it for also, as well as bathing and general purpose cleaner. For general purpose cleaner what I use now is a spray bottle with water, vinegar, alcohol and 2 drops of dawn. It cleans good, but I don't find it to be a good de-greaser.
I remember my mom using Castile soap to scrub our wood floors growing up.
Enjoy!
May 20, 2013 - 7:22pmThis Comment
Hello Lynda,
I try to limit the use of chemicals in household cleaning products and am always on the look out for natural ways to get the job done. I remember castile soap from my early days as a nurse. Thanks to your share, I will rediscover its uses. I am particularly interested in using it as a shampoo and laundry detergent.
To living green!
Maryann
May 20, 2013 - 4:41pmThis Comment