Wool & Delicate Wash Recipe

Wool and delicate fabrics need to be cleaned, but they don’t respond well to harsh or highly alkaline products.

The solution is simple — pure soap! Soap cleans by loosening dirt and oils so they can be rinsed away. When used in its pure form and at low concentrations, it’s gentle enough for wool, silk, and other delicate fibres.

Liquid Castile Soap is a ready to use solution and is suitable for:

Wool items
Delicate fabrics
Handwashing
Machine washing on a gentle or wool cycle

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What you'll need

🫙 Makes: As required 🕝 Time: Instant

INGREDIENTS

Castile Soap: 1-2 tablespoons (25-50ml)
Essential oils (optional): 3-5 drops

HOW TO USE

Simply add the liquid Castile soap and essential oils (if you are using them) in place of commercial detergent.

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Fabric care

Always check garment care labels
Avoid hot water
Use minimal agitation
Test first if washing an unfamiliar fabric

Shelf life and storage
Castile soap can store for up to 2 years in perfect conditions. Best to store in a amber glass jar to reduce UV rays.

Usage tips

You can add some hot water first to generate the best lather and then add cold water until you reach the temperature you desire
Rinse items thoroughly in cold water to remove any leftover soap

Other options
Any other pure soap option could work just the same as Castile soap.You could dilute soap flakes or use a laundry soap bar.

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Including a pre-mixed laundry powder, so you can enjoy all the benefits whilst saving your ingredients for other products.

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