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Some excellent uses of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap; this is a list of all 18 uses described by Dr. E. H. Bronner and one or two others
Tested and proven uses
- Body soap -- do not dilute it too much, try a bit of the raw soap for excellent soothing feeling. Makes one quite happy to hop in the shower in the morning.
- House cleaner -- countertop, floor, kitchen sink, etc.
- "Clean your windows and mirrors with plain club soda. Clean everything else with one or more of the following: baking soda, vinegar, Dr. Bronner's soap, or distilled water. The trick is to scent your baking soda or vinegar with a few drops of your favorite essential oil."
- Soaking baby diapers
- Bug repellent -- tested with eucalyptus and peppermint, maybe works with all scents
- Combine 16oz of water (in a spray bottle if possible) with 1 or 2 tsp of Dr. Bronner's soap (Peppermint recommended).
- Cost for 16oz of bug spray: 13 cents. Cost to buy a can of OFF! Insect Repellent: $5.50. You save 98%
- Super-cleaner
- 1/2 cup Dr. Bronner's, 2 cups baking soda, 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp vinegar (For toilet bowl cleaner add 1/2 teaspoon tea tree oil)
- Save roughly 50-70% over leading brands
- Foot bath
Untested uses
- Shaving cream/aftershave
- Facial pack
- Hair conditioner
- Massage oil
- Laundry soap
- Fruit & vegetable wash (highly diluted)
- Denture cleaner (highly diluted)
- Pet shampoo
- Car cleaner
- Silk/wool cleaner
- Bubble bath
Things it is not recommended you use Dr. Bronner's soap for
- Toothpaste -- it tastes like you are brushing your teeth with soap
- Shampoo -- dries out your hair
- Mouthwash -- although the bottle recommends it, this does not sound pleasant.
Things you cannot use Dr. Bronner's soap for
- Deodorant -- makes your armpits foam up
Note: Dr. Bronner's soap is entirely non-toxic and one of the safest products on the market, so go ahead and try it for anything.