Homemade Dish Soap
This homemade dish soap is a quick and affordable way to keep your kitchen clean without harsh chemicals. With just four ingredients, it’s an eco-friendly, non-toxic alternative that still gets the job done. Ideal for anyone aiming for a more natural, low-waste lifestyle.
Yield: 1 pint
Cost: .50
Equipment
- Kitchen rater
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Jar with a lid
Materials
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup natural bar soap grated
- 1 tablespoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Combine base: Add water and grated bar soap to a saucepan and place over medium heat.
- Melt soap: Stir constantly until the soap is completely melted. Do not allow the mixture to simmer.
- Remove from heat: Once the soap has melted fully, take the pan off the heat.
- Transfer to container: Pour the hot liquid into a jar.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the baking soda and salt until fully dissolved.
- Cool completely: Let the mixture sit uncovered until it reaches room temperature.
- Stir before use: Shake before each use, as natural separation may occur.
Video
Notes
- Use natural bar soap only: Choose a bar soap made with clean, recognizable ingredients — avoid synthetic fragrances, dyes, or detergent-based bars.
- Grate soap finely: Finer shreds melt faster and blend more smoothly into the water.
- Stir continuously: Keep the mixture moving to prevent clumping or uneven melting.
- Let cool uncovered: This prevents excess moisture buildup inside the jar and helps the mixture set properly.
- Storage: Store in a lidded jar at room temperature and shake before each use, as some separation is normal.
