Soap Making

Which soap is good for car washing? Not all soaps are created equal, so choosing the best soap for your car wash will depend on the car brand and the paint on the vehicle. Car wash soap comes in different categories. There’s Hybrid car Wash Soap, Standard Car Wash soap, Waterless Car Wash soap, Ceramic/Sealant […]

Would you like to know how much soap to use in the washing machine? The quantity varies depending on the type of laundry detergent. First, the detergent used for laundry in a washing machine is called laundry detergent, not soap, because you can’t use soap in a washing machine except if you want to do

How Much Soap Should You Use to Wash Your Car? The answer is more complex than you might think. A car is not just a means of transportation but an extension of our personality and lifestyle. For many, keeping it in perfect condition is a matter of pride and love of riding.  Beyond the mechanical

Will soap melt in heat? In my experience as a soap maker, soap isn’t likely to melt in hot weather because it’s improbable to reach its flashpoint (the temperature at which it can ignite). However, prolonged exposure to high temperatures or heat can cause bar soap to soften, sweat (not the humankind! ), have a

How Soap Is Made From Fat? Soap results from the reaction between a fatty substance and another alkaline substance (sodium hydroxide or caustic soda: NaOH). This reaction is called saponification. This process involves converting oils or fats into soap and glycerin with the help of an alkali solution, such as sodium hydroxide (for solid soap)

Why and How to Check a Soap’s pH? pH levels in soap are crucial because they affect the safety of the soap on the skin. You’ve researched the safety of lye, tackled the task of using a soap calculator, and made what appears to be a successful batch of soap. But the question that beckons

What happens when soap gets into your eyes? It’s an unpleasant experience. I, for one, shout whenever I’m in such a situation. Soap, a staple of cleanliness and hygiene, can sometimes find its way into the eyes, causing discomfort and irritation. Whether it’s accidental splashes during handwashing or shampoo mishaps in the shower, dealing with

Would you want to know what makes soap smell like soap? As a skilled soap maker, I can say that the smell of soap comes from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that are found in flavored soaps. These can be solids or liquids. To make soap, fats, and oils are chemically broken down into their basic

What is the concept of soap making? Soap is technically a sodium salt of a fatty acid. It means that it is a salty type compound. Soap is formulated due to a chemical reaction called saponification, which occurs when oils or fats combine with a robust alkali solution.  In the case of bar soap, the

Is there an amount of soap you can take with you on a plane? Yes! Air travel has its fair share of rules and regulations, especially regarding what items you can bring on board. When I first flew, I wondered if I could take soap on a plane. So, I got to work! I did