Liquid Castile Soap

Castile soap is one of the few products in my toolkit that comfortably crosses over between personal care and household cleaning. I've joked for years that you can use it to clean everything from your dishes to your butt - and while that's a bit tongue-in-cheek, it's surprisingly accurate.

Here are some of the ways I use it:

• Hand wash
• Body wash
• Wool and delicate washes
• Dish liquid
• All-purpose cleaning sprays
• General household cleaning
• Washing fruit and vegetables (well diluted)
• Pet washing

Tip: Castile soap is highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Start small and add more if needed.

What is Castile Soap?

Traditional Castile soap was made entirely from olive oil. Modern versions often include other plant oils, such as coconut oil, to improve lather and cleaning performance. Technically this style of soap is known as a Bastille soap, although Castile soap remains the more widely recognised term.

This soap is made from four ingredients:

• Olive oil
• Coconut oil
• Filtered rainwater
• Potassium hydroxide (lye)

During the soap-making process, the oils react with the lye to create soap. The lye is fully consumed during this reaction, so none remains in the finished product.

Why does it go cloudy?

Castile soap can become cloudy or develop a white sediment during colder weather. This is completely normal and happens because of the high olive oil content. As temperatures rise, the soap will return to normal.

Safe for your home

• Septic safe
• Biodegradable
• Vegan and palm oil free
• Fragrance free
• uitable for sensitive skin

Safety and storage

Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight. The amber glass bottle helps protect the soap from UV light.

Not for consumption.

Avoid mixing Castile soap directly with acidic ingredients such as vinegar or concentrated citric acid, as the reaction can reduce the effectiveness of both products.