As the soap (either bathing or washing) wears out, it breaks and mostly it is wasted. So, how to avoid wastage?
2007-03-14 17:23:53 · 10 answers · asked by Aranyaghosh 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Before it gets to that breaking and crumbling stage yet thin, get a new bar of soap and after wetting the two and working up a lather press the old onto the new. they will soon adhere to one another and you use up to old bar piece right along with the new on.
I have been doing this since I was a teen and that was nearly 60 years ago.
2007-03-14 17:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by pinelake302 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have a book called Grandmother's Kitchen Wisdom that was purchased through QVC for me for Christmas. One thing in the book talks about soap pieces.
Take a sliver and a sponge. Slice a small pocket into the sponge and slide the soap sliver in to the pocket. You'll have a soapy sponge to use without worrying about dropping the soap!
Another recipe to try is making your own liquid hand soap by taking 4 oz of bar soap and grating it into 3 cups of water in a microwave proof container until melted. Stir occasionally to mix. Cool before using.
2007-03-14 17:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by DH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can use the small pieces of soap to make new soap! There's several websites that gives you a step-by-step process of making homemade soaps (great as gifts) and they always call for small soap pieces. Ironically, you can actually buy small pieces of soap to make decorative soap!
One thing I have to say... NEVER use human soap as a pet soap... Ever. It's just not a good idea and it isn't safe for the dog or healthy for it's coat.
2007-03-14 20:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put mine in a paper cup, covered with hot water then press really hard after it softens and make it all go into the bottom of the cup. After it has sat for a while I pour all of the excess water off and a day or 2 later it will completely dry out and you will have a new "bar" of soap!
2007-03-14 19:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Kimnkicks mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the pieces in an empty shampoo (or other bottle), add water and then you have a great pet shampoo or pre-wash for laundry.
OR
If you have broken fragrance soap, put pieces in a basket with petals, potpourri, etc., and leave on the bathroom counter to cast a light scent.
2007-03-14 17:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by Sheris_Sweet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoiding the waste isn't ultimately possible but the "remains" can be put to use. Trim the foot portion off of a pair of pantyhose or knee highs. Put the soap slivers in the stocking and knot it. Tie it to your outside spigot and wash your hands when workingin the garden. Or tie it to your utility sink and use it for washing your hands after dirty jobs. OR use it in the shower as a "scrubbie".
2007-03-14 17:29:58 · answer #6 · answered by Sword Lily 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put soap pieces in a sock for the shower.Use as a wash sponge.
2007-03-14 17:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by heather h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are bags that you can buy. They are like netting. Put the soap in there to keep using it and holding it together. Helps to prevent loosing the soap, from slippage.
Also, you can use it for "single use" washings of hands when doing something gross like changing motor oil.
2007-03-14 17:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by Amber Eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always taught to wet the new bar of soap and press the last sliver into the new bar. When both soap bars are soft, it kind of melds together, and there is no waste.
2007-03-14 18:06:43 · answer #9 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its really not worth saving it.
2007-03-14 20:17:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋