My mother has a special little tub that she puts the leftover bits of soap into. When it's full, she then shuts the lid and leaves it for a few days - hey presto! She has another bar of soap.
Only problem is, she bought it in the 1970s so even if she could remember where she got it, it's unlikely to still be on sale there.
My Auntie also has one that turns the little soap pieces into liquid soap, but she can't remember where she got hers either.
Meanwhile, I am left with lots of little bits of soap that are too small to use.
Can anyone help me to find a soap-saver? (if it's any use, I'm in Coventry, UK)
2006-10-27 03:12:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
You used to be able to buy them from The Betterware or the Kleeneeze man. I bought one and it was useless. The bits of soap separated just after a few uses but your mum was obviously more successful.
Liquid soap is easy. Put all the little bits of soap in an empty spray bottle with warm water. The soap dissolves progressively. That is was I use as pest control against greenfly.
2006-10-27 03:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother did this during and between the two world wars, for the sake of austerity. She continued the practice, until her death many years ago. I have continued to follow suit.
I place wet slivers of soap into a small "tupperware" type container with a lid. The result is a multi-mixture of different soaps. That provides an interesting range of scented soap. I use it for shaving and washing woollens and socks.
I'm aware of specific containers. However, why waste money?
Remember, austerity is the watch word here.
Best Wishes and Regards
"skinflint" Biggles
2006-10-27 03:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
And the ever-present e-Bay. Bound to have one.
If you're in the UK, there is bound to be one waiting for you in a car boot sale. Otherwise, how about auction houses, pawn shops and antique stores? It sounds like the kind of object that lurks in a corner undiscovered for its true value.
Putting a wanted ad up in the local newspaper might help. If it is something you'd rather not want friends to see you asking for, then get a family member out of town to place one wherever they are :D
P.S. Just had another thought. How about searching for "Home made soap" or "Hand made soap" and finding a supply store online. They're bound to have something workable.
For example, a list here:
http://search.msn.co.uk/results.aspx?q=Home+made+soap&FORM=MSNH
2006-10-27 03:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by NotsoaNonymous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Betterwear, Kleeneze or Lakeland Plastics may have them
2006-10-28 09:43:35 · answer #4 · answered by party girl pauline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wal-Mart
2006-11-03 06:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by Brian 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to Asia supermarket because i am originaly from thailand i know we stil use soap box so i am sure you can find it in Asia store
2006-10-27 03:20:12 · answer #6 · answered by Brooklynn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do love the parsimonious! You can buy one of these things in Lakeland (I think!). Happy bathing.
2006-10-27 03:20:09 · answer #7 · answered by Roxy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get one from Kleenezee - they are good.
2006-10-27 13:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hav nevr heard of it but if u try ebay or sumwer lik tht u mite find it
2016-03-28 09:09:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bed bath and beyond
2006-10-27 03:16:33 · answer #10 · answered by michelle a 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋