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Tips for saving money on hand soap. Post your ideas below!
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RE: Bacterial and Saving Money on Hand Soap
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Post By Tim (Guest Post)
(06/26/2007)
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You diluters are playing with fire. In microbiology there is a very important technical specification used when formulating liquid soap. It is called water of activity. This is a critical specirication because if it is too high, bacteria from the environment can get into the product post production and cause the soap to become a breeding ground for potenitally harmfull bacteria. Imagine if the liquid soap is used in the bathroom. I should ask all you diluters: Have you ever seen a sort of milky cloudy substance at the bottom of your diluted soap over time. Yup, that's contamination. Soap is designed by competent professionals trained in product design and safety. Do not dilute your liquid soap in a bottle and store it on the counter to be used over time.....simply use 1/2 or less of a squirt of the undiluted soap to wash with. (chances are that with your diluted soap you are useing a full piston stroke of the pump or more. Anyway, I love to save money but not at the expense of potentially creating what could be a very serious health hazard where you are trying to reduce one (hand washing). By the way, antibacterial soaps are generally effective in reducing bacterial but they also dump millions of gallons of antibacterial chemicals into the environment...the nurse who posed the fact that antibacterial soap is not used in the hospital is spot on....what actually matters is that you wash for two full "Happy Birthday To You's" . Happy Trails:)
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
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Post By Monica (Guest Post)
(06/01/2006)
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Using antibacterial soap is quite ineffective. simply using soap and warm water and rubbing them well, removes just as many germs. A rule of thumb, is to sing happy birthday twice, while rubbing you hands together.
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
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Post By Robyne gem_tiki17 at hotmail.com (Guest Post)
(09/01/2005)
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Hi, I'm from Australia and I make my own soap and washing powder for the machine. I use 1 bar of yellow laundry soap grated and any left over soap from the shower grated. Put in a very large pan and melt in 1 liters of water. When the soap is melted add 1 cup of washing soda and stir till thick, then pour contents into a 20 liter bucket and add another 8 liters of hot water and 10 liters of cold and 1 tablespoon of Eucalyptus oil and stir to mix the oil. Use 1 cup per wash load but make sure you do a wash on its own to wash out the machine or your whites will turn yellow as there is no bleach in this product. I have been using this for over 10 years and let all my water go out in the garden. It costs about Aus$1 for 20 liters to make. Very good for babies nappies as its soft. I rinse my washing in a 1/4 cup of vinegar for a softer feel and it also cleans out the pipes and machine of build up
Cheers from Robyne """"
Saving Money on Hand Soap
I've had the same liquid soap bottle for five years. I keep refilling it with the store brand liquid soap and dilute it with water and it last me a long time.
Ziggee
Refilling Soap Bottles
I love the Bath and Body works liquid antibacterial soaps. I wait for the 5 for $10 specials and I take one bottle and mix it with 3 of the container filled with water. After it sits a while it still has a slightly gel like consistency. I then fill the bottle back up and save the rest for future refills. I get 4 bottles for the price of 1. Including tax that makes it $2.10 for 4 bottles. Lasts a long while. I always have a supply of liquid soap at a very low cost.
By Sheila Shepardson
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
Instead of buying antibaceterial hand soap, buy a big bottle of antibaceterial dish washing liquid and refill you hand soap bottle. You can even diluate it to make it last longer!
Glycerine?
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Post By Nikki (Guest Post)
(08/11/2005)
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Is glycerine necessary in recipes that call for a bar of soap, water, and glycerine? or is it optional?
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Post By Seagrape (Guest Post)
(07/29/2005)
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to Debbie (Guest Post): If soap is properly made there is no lye in the finished product. It would burn your skin if there were any lye left.
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Post By Seagrape (Guest Post)
(07/29/2005)
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to Debbie (Guest Post): If soap is properly made there is no lye in the finished product. It would burn your skin if there were any lye left.
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
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Post By debbie (Guest Post)
(07/28/2005)
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to melody: all soaps are antibacterial by nature, the lye in the soap kills all germs when used properly.
to vicki: your kids need to wash their hands for two full minutes to kill germs/bacteria, not 20 seconds.
to barbie, and jo bodey: simply rinsing your hands with water is not enough to kill any bacteria. and hand sanitizing gels are nothing more than rubbbing alcohol in gelatin. use a bottle of alcohol, douse and rinse.
for tori: if you dilute the soap with a slow trickle of really hot tap water and then gently tilt and rotate the bottle for a minute the heat will "melt" the soap and it will mix with the water completely and not separte
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
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"all this makes me wonder if by adding a mint mouthwash (unless you prefer the mediciny kind)- because of the germ killing stuff --
instead of thinning the liquid soap down w// water -- you could improve it from cheap regular soap -- to the germ killing kind ????
anyone ???
melody_yesterday"
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Hey, i tried this and it works!
Thanks Melody!!!
Shampoo Instead of Liquid Soap
Shampoo works just as good as liquid soap or body wash and is much cheaper to buy and goes a lot farther. With this you can get a greater variety of scents. Why pay more when you don't have to?
By imaqt1962
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
I use Sunshine Concentrate.
Good for lots of things
Check it out!!!
http://www.theherbsplace.com/sunconc.html
Soap Slivers
I save the slivers of soap, shave them into flakes and mix with warm water. I then store it in an empty detergent squirt bottle and use to wash my hands at the kitchen sink.
By Christy Moore
Saving on Bar Soap
The best way to save on any bar soap is to buy ahead, like a few months worth. Unwrap all the bars and allow them to dry for at least six to eight weeks. They last so much longer that way.
By Ardis Barnes
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
tie small leftover pieces into the leg of an old pantyhose or onion bag & hang on your yard spiket or the one at your campsite --
it's nice to have a bit of soap handy after yard work sometimes -- even if the water is cold
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
all this makes me wonder if by adding a mint mouthwash (unless you prefer the mediciny kind)- because of the germ killing stuff --
instead of thinning the liquid soap down w// water -- you could improve it from cheap regular soap -- to the germ killing kind ????
anyone ???
melody_yesterday
Bits of Soap
If you use bar soap and it gets to the point where there's just a teensy little nub left, instead of throwing it out, add it on to the new bar of soap. You will need to wet the new bar of soap so that the old soap can stick to it.
By Jamie
Diluting Hand Soaps
Conserve liquid soaps by diluting them by about 50% with water or re-use in a pump bottle from foam products (like neutrogena sunless tanner or reusing a foam soap container). These liquids must be about 50% diluted to work. Kids really enjoy the foam handsoaps and there is less waste and mess. Keep a bottle of about 95% diluted kitchen soap in a spray bottle for clean-ups and for cleaning your eyeglass lenses.
By Joan E
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
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Post By Barbie (Guest Post)
(02/26/2005)
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I use a pump I purchased filled with hand soap and refill it with 1/2 dish soap 1/2 water that I use on pot and pans that don't fit in the dishwasher....any dish soap will do....if you like it thicker use more soap....thinner more water.....either way you save some....most are thicker than needed and you only need a little to wash hands.....and all soaps kill germs so antibacterial labels usually just pertain to that....I doubt many have harsh chemicals like used years ago......I too sometimes just rinse when my hands aren't "dirty" and I just want to freshen up but I also keep sanitizer by the sink and apply after rinsing or washing to be sure I am "clean".... not sure why but the sanitizer also makes my silver and white gold rings sparkle.....
Shampoo Leftovers
I always use more conditioner than shampoo so I end up with a small amount of shampoo left when the conditioner bottle is empty. I keep a pump bottle by the kitchen sink for washing hands and I just add that dollop of leftover shampoo to it, with a little bit of water to thin it down a bit. This way I don't have to buy hand soap and don't have to waste that leftover shampoo.
By April Vrugtman
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
I take those small peices of leftover bar soap that usually gets thrown away and I put them in an old liquid-soap hand dispenser and add water. Viola! No waste and you can't get any cheaper than that.
Refilling Softsoap
When I refill the Softsoap, I don't fill the container full. I leave about 2" from the top and add water and shake well. It is not as thick, but not too runny either. It makes the soap go further. I tell my family to wash their hands for the 20 seconds so all the germs wash down the drain!
By Vicki
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
To make pump hand soap last longer I just put an elastic band (hair ones work best) around the top of the pump and it allows a much smaller amount of soap to come out. You can adjust the elastic to your desired amount.
It really eliminates excess.
By michelle race
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
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Post By brizaksmommy (Guest Post)
(12/27/2004)
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I have to use an expensive liquid soap from a health food store due to chemical sensitivities. I dilute it down by 50-75%. It still works wonderfully without the expense. I just reuse the old bottles.
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
The ultimate on saving on hand soap....if your hand's aren't 'dirty' or you aren't going to prepare food then just use water! If my hands are only sticky or just feel like they need a freshen up I just rub them in water and dry. Better for your skin - better for the environment.
Regards
Jo
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
"Where can you buy the dispenser type bottles so I can put shampoo in them to save money on shampoo and conditioner??"
Look at Walmart or the Dollar Store for soap pump bottles.
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
Where can you buy the dispenser type bottles so I can put shampoo in them to save money on shampoo and conditioner??
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
I use the foamer too. The directions on my foamer (not the dial one) said to use 2 -3 tablespoons of any liquid hand soap and then fill with water. I prefer a thicker mix... about 1 part soap to 3 parts water gives a rich later with one pump. The foamer really cuts back on our consumption and waste... we now spend 1/4 of what we used to!!
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
I always put an elastic (hair elastics work best) on pump soaps. This allows a smaller amount of soap to be dispensed which is plenty for hand washing.
By michelle
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
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Post By Syd (Guest Post)
(11/20/2004)
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I use the Alberto VO5 in fraguences when they are on sale, buy one get one free and use a coupon!
I use the old dollar store hand soap dispensers and refill with the shampoo mix. Cheap, cheap, cheap.
Works great too!
Refilling Hand Soap Dispenser
Next time you need to refill your hand soap dispenser, use inexpensive bubble bath. I purchase a 32 ounce bottle for about a $1.99 or less. And they come in various colors and scents!
By Liza, Ontario, Calif.
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
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Post By Molly (Guest Post)
(08/23/2004)
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RE antibacterial dish soap -- most of the ones I have seen don't claim to be antibacterial when used for washing dishes, only when used for washing hands. In fact I avoid using them for the same reasons that Jo mentioned above, especially for washing dishes, since you're introducing them into the environment and really not getting any benefit from them.
We use a combination of a bunch of the tips above. I found shampoo in those foam dispensers on clearance at Walmart for $0.60 a few weeks ago, and have been using them for hand soap. When they run out we use cheap shampoo, diluted with water (1 to 2 parts shampoo to one part water).
Many liquid soaps are essentially the same ingredients. I have compared the labels of some brands where the ingredients for the body wash, hand soap, and bubble bath were IDENTICAL. Many of the basic shampoos like Suave, VO5, and White Rain are very similar to these, too, as long as they are not the kind with conditioner in them. I usually use shampoo for my hair, for body wash, and for hand soap.
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
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Post By Tori (Guest Post)
(08/22/2004)
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I discovered a foaming soap dispenser at Wal-mart for slightly less than two dollars. It is Dial brand Complete Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash in the 7.5 ounce dispenser.
On the back of the package it says "refill only with Dial Complete Refill. Other liquid hand soap refills will not work or foam." However, I found this to be untrue as long as you dilute your brand of liquid soap with water.
The pink liquid inside the bottle appears to be diluted liquid soap, and when I used that all up, I diluted any brand of liquid soap with water, added it to the bottle, and it works just like the original Dial soap did.
Since the bottle is clear, I didn't like how my mix looked from the outside since it kind of separates, so I took some Krylon Fusion spray paint for plastic that I already had, and sprayed the bottom part of the bottle where the top meets the foaming mechanism. Now I can't see through the bottle, and it matches my kitchen and bathroom decor!
Get the Soap Fragrances You Like for Less
I like the antibacterial soap that Bath & Body Works have. I purchased about 20 bottles last year at a cost of $1.74 (including tax) and I dilute them. 1 bottle of soap to 3 bottles of water which comes to about 43.5 cents a bottle. Once or twice a year they have a fantastic sale so I stock up. When it next comes around I will only replace the amount of full bottles to keep my supply at 20 so I have the fragrances I like.
By sshep
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
If your pump dispenses too much soap in one go, secure a cable tie round the stem part that plunges into the bottle, thereby stopping it part way and giving out less soap each time.
Dry Out Bar Soap
When I put a new bar of soap in the shower, I immediately unwrap the NEXT bar of soap and put it back in the bathroom cabinet until needed. This gives it time to "dry out", which keeps it from "melting" as fast when used!
By Becki in Indiana
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
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Post By (Guest Post)
(07/03/2004)
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The tip re anti bacterial soap/dish soap is a waste of money. Antibacterial products in the home are unnecessary and dangerous - aiding in the breeding of 'super bugs' with multi resistances. I work in a hospital and antibacterial soap went out years ago. What is important is the thoroughness and duration of the handwash, especially after using the toilet, handling meat, etc. - any cheap soap/detergent, or even shampoo, will do. The antibacterial thing is a marketing ploy.
Regards
Jo
Make Your Own Liquid Soap
Make Your Own Liquid Soap
1 bar (3.5 oz.) soap with moisturizing cream
3 cups water
Makes 3 cups
Directions:
Shred bar of soap. Place in large bowl. Add water. Microwave at high 5 to 6 minutes, or until soap is dissolved, stirring every 2 minutes. Let stand until cool. Fill soap dispensers.
Lori
Less expensive hand soap
Someone else mentioned that you could get a less expensive antibacterial hand soap by buying antibacterial dishwashing liquid. I buy Palmolive antibacterial dishwashing liquid and then add an equal amount of water and gently mix it with a wire whisk. This gives you twice as much for the low cost of the dishwashing liquid and it works very well!
- Geraldine
Hand Soap Mix
I use an empty handsoap foamer bottle to put 2 parts Palmolive Ultra Aroma Therapy Lavender and Yllang Ylang liquid dish soap with 1 part water (or more water as preferred). Shake it `to mix well. I use it for handwashing in the bathroom; it`is gentle on the hands, smells great, nobody knows the difference, and it lasts at least 4 to 5 times as long as the pricey stuff! Also, the foamer is more ecoonomical than a pump botlle by far.
By tiny bop
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Post By Tawnda (Guest Post)
(06/16/2004)
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There are several companies that you can buy a soap pump from. You add a few drops of liquid soap and add water and it comes out of the pump as a foam like the new public restrooms use. Pampered Chef is one of the companies and I am not certain who the others are.
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Post By Anne H. (Guest Post)
(06/16/2004)
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I had a plastic dish in the shower that would fill up with water and create soap soup in the dish. So I just drilled a few holes in the plastic dish and now the soap dries off inbetween uses.
RE: Saving Money on Hand Soap
I found a way to keep the soap in the bathroom longer. First I take the bar soap out of the wrapper and place it in the linen closet to "dry" out a little. That will help it last longer.
Then in the shower or other places where you place your bar soap use this technique. Get one of those smaller sponges that has the scrubby side on one side and sponge on the other. Place these with the scrubby side face down in your dish or bar soap container. Keep the bar of soap on the sponge in between uses. This allows the soap to air dry between uses.
Also when you want to clean something in the bathroom you can use the sponge and scrub with. You don't even need to add soap, its soaked into it sponge! This helps soap last a lot longer and also has dual purpose cleaning.
Let me know if this works for you.
bf53490 (at) yahoo (dot) com
By Memixer
Dry Soap Last Longer
To make soap last longer, unwrap the bars and place in an attractive dish. Keeping the soap dry helps it last much longer.
By Lynn
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