A natural, multipurpose cleaner for your home, laundry, and even your hands.
Harness the power of natural ingredients with this effective, easy-to-make homemade soap. Combining white vinegar, baking soda, and neutral soap, this recipe is gentle yet powerful—perfect for cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing. Plus, you can customize the scent with essential oils to suit your preferences.
✳️ Ingredients:
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1 liter of hot water
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1 cup of white vinegar
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½ cup of baking soda
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100 g of grated neutral soap
(glycerin or unscented soap works best) -
10 drops of essential oil (optional, for fragrance—try lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus)
🧪 Instructions:
1. Grate the Soap
Use a fine grater to shred the neutral soap. This helps it dissolve more easily and evenly in water.
2. Heat the Water
Pour the hot water into a large pot. Heat it gently—do not bring it to a boil.
3. Dissolve the Soap
Add the grated soap to the hot water. Stir constantly until it’s fully dissolved. This may take a few minutes, so be patient.
4. Add the Vinegar
Once the soap is fully melted, pour in the white vinegar. Stir well to ensure it’s thoroughly mixed into the solution.
5. Incorporate the Baking Soda
Add the baking soda gradually. Do this slowly to prevent excessive bubbling or overflow. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
6. Optional: Add Fragrance
If you want your soap to smell pleasant, add 10 drops of your favorite essential oil and mix well.
7. Cool the Mixture
Allow the soap mixture to cool completely. As it cools, it will naturally thicken slightly into a gel-like consistency.
8. Bottle and Store
Once cool, pour your homemade soap into bottles or jars with tight-fitting lids. Label if desired.
🧴 How to Use:
This homemade soap is wonderfully versatile. You can use it to:
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✨ Clean surfaces: Great for countertops, kitchen tiles, and bathroom areas.
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đź‘• Wash laundry: Use as a liquid detergent for clothes.
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🧼 Hand soap: Pour into a pump bottle and use as a gentle hand wash.
đź’ˇ Tip: Shake before each use if separation occurs during storage.
âś… Additional Tip:
Want a thicker soap?
➤ Use less water or add more grated soap to increase viscosity.
Prefer a thinner consistency?
➤ Simply add more hot water until the desired texture is reached.
🌿 Natural, Effective, and Budget-Friendly
This homemade vinegar and baking soda soap is a fantastic way to avoid harsh chemicals, save money, and care for your home and skin naturally. It's especially ideal for those with sensitive skin or eco-conscious lifestyles.
