| What
are Pure Soap Flakes? Pure Soap Flakes
are small, translucent, crystal like, flakes of silky pure vegetable soap concentrate
that is saponified from a signature blend of pure coconut and soybean vegetable oils that are free of GMOs.
They are the mildest of cleaners and do not contain injurious bleaches,
chemicals, dyes, enzymes, perfumes, phosphates, sodium lauryl suflfate, or synthetic surfactants. Pure Soap Flakes
are completely biodegradable and kind to people with sensitive skin and senses, animals,
natural fibers, and woods.
Pure Soap Flakes are perfect for laundering and hand-washing delicate
fabrics and natural fibers such as cotton, wool, silk, chiffon and specially
treated waterproof sports and outdoor clothing. Pure Soap Flakes are
good for babies, pets, and people with allergies, sensitive skin, and
tattoos.
Why Pure Soap Flakes?
Flakes of pure soap concentrate can be hydrated to create the laundry
or cleaning solution needed. Our flakes are a concentration of pure
vegetable soap that are specially formulated to clean gently and launder
naturally. They are made from the highest quality, fair traded, and
sustainable ingredients.
They can be used for green
cleaning, bathing, laundering, and washing. Pure Soap Flakes can be
used alone or combined with other natural cleaning products such as
baking soda, borax, and/or washing soda to make a variety of more gregarious
and specific cleaners.
Pure Soap Flakes are a perfect base for making liquid
soaps by adding purified water to a desired viscosity. Soaps that are
made to be liquid from the start use Potassium Hydroxide for saponification
and have a residue in the end product. That residue can be harmful to
sensitive skin and can acquire in natural fibers over time, such as
wool and wood, causing fraying and dryness.
Launder delicate
and natural fabrics with Pure Soap Flakes? Wools, silks,
cottons and lace launder beautifully with Pure Soap Flakes. Most natural
fibers and delicate fabrics benefit from the gentle cleansing and restorative
properties of Pure Soap Flakes. Laundering with Pure Soap Flakes has a
conditioning and smoothing effect on protein fibers such as wool and silk,
and elicits a plush softening response in cellulose fibers such as cotton
and flannel. Pure Soap Flakes are kind to delicate lace and fragile antique
fabrics. Babies blankets are extra soft after washing in Pure Soap Flakes.
Uses for Pure Soap Flakes
•
Launder delicate fabrics and natural fibers gently.
• Bathe baby safely.
• Launder babies clothes for extra care and softness.
• Body wash and shampoo for sensitive skin and tattoos.
• Soak in luxurious creamy lather for a natural manicure and
pedicure.
• Bubble bath ~ free of SLS and synthetic surfactants.
• Shampoo pets, show dogs and show
horses for a beautiful coat.
• Wash boats, cars, motorcycles while being earth friendly.
• Shampoo wool pads, fine carpets and rugs for longevity.
• Wash fine furniture and priceless antiques for a natural
sheen.
• Wash leather and woven cord without drying.
• Wash and clean toys chemically free.
• Wash linens - cotton, flannel and silk.
• Wash cashmere and woollen sweaters.
• Wash cotton and woollen blankets.
• Wash down comforters and jackets.
• Wash wood - oak, pine, teak, walnut, mahogany and cherry.
• Wash and clean musical instruments with care - wood and
metal. |
• Launder antique
fabrics, fine lace, and lingerie.
• Clean valuable jewelry ~ see your diamond shine!
• Wash fragile ceramics, crystal and glassware.
• Wash precious china, marble, and porcelain.
• Wash custom window treatments.
• Wash fiberglass, linoleum, and vinyl.
• Wash brick, stone, and tile.
• Clean your fireplace without harsh chemicals. Be amazed!
• Wash walls and wallpaper.
• Clean your refrigerator safely.
• Clean your range and range top.
• Clean your computer with out static.
• Wash your fruits and vegetables before eating.
• Make Pure Soap Flake bundles with cotton cloth and wash
anything.
• Great for camping ~ dish soap, body wash, shamoo, and toothpaste
too!
• Make crafts ~ holiday frost, ornaments, soap crayons and
soap sculptures.
• Whip into a lather for creative soap making and craft projects.
• Combine with other natural cleaning ingredients for green
cleaning. |
How to dissolve
Pure Soap Flakes in water:
• The hotter the water the easier to completely dissolve the Pure
Soap Flakes.
• For cold water washing, dissolve Pure Soap Flakes in a small
amount of boiling water, then mix with cold water.
• More Pure Soap Flakes and less water will create a thicker more
soapy mixture.
• Fewer Pure Soap Flakes and more water creates a thinner less
soapy mixture.
Directions for
most cleaning and laundering:
• Mix about ¼ to ½ cup Pure Soap Flakes to a gallon
of hot water.
• Mix thoroughly in bucket or agitate in washer. Let cool for
cold water washing.
• Refer to fabric or product washing instructions. Test in a small
area.
• Always rinse well with clean water. Dry accordingly.
Green clean
naturally with Pure Soap Flakes:
Pure Soap Flakes can be used alone or combined with baking soda, borax,
washing soda in different ratios for a more specific and
gregarious washing mixture that is toxin free and Earth friendly.
Pure Soap Flakes : (soap), the molecules in soap
attract dirt and grease on one end and are water soluble on the other
end, forcing dirt out.
Baking Soda : (sodium bicarbonate), a sodium salt.
Perfect for deodorizing, softening water and scouring.
Borax : (sodium borate decahydrate) sodium and boron,
a naturally occurring mineral. It can be used for disinfecting, cleaning,
deodorizing, and whitening.
Hydrogen peroxide : is used as a safer and more eco-friendly
bleach through oxidation..
Washing Soda : (sodium carbonate), is related to
baking soda and much more powerful. Cuts through grease and
oil and softens water.
Vinegar : (acid) a sour liquid containing acetic
acid. It’s the acid that cuts through germs and grease.
Simple recipes
to green
clean, bathe, and launder with
Pure Soap Flakes:
All Purpose Cleaner : Pure Soap Flakes and borax and/or
baking soda in different ratios. Add washing soda if you need a heavy
duty de-greaser. Dissolve in water. Use on tub, tile, sink, toilet,
floors and counters.
Glass Cleaner : 1 tablespoon Pure Soap Flakes to a
quart of hot water..
Basic Laundry Use (dry) : ¼ cup Pure Soap Flakes,
¼ cup baking soda, ¼ cup borax, ¼ cup washing soda.
Mix ingredients together. Store in a container. Use 1 tablespoon per load. Use more if necessary if soiled or super soiled.
Basic Laundry Use (liquid) : 1 cup Pure Soap Flakes,
1 cup baking soda, 1 cup borax, 1 cup washing soda. 8 cups boiling water. Mix Pure
Soap Flakes, baking soda, and borax and add boiling water. Store in a plastic
container. Use ¼ to ½ cup per load.
Liquid / Gel Soap : 2 cups Pure Soap Flakes, ½
gallon of water. Mix together in large pot over low heat, stir occasionally
until soap has dissolved. Transfer to a jar and cover tightly. For a
less thick gel soap, use 1 gallon of water.
General All Purpose Liquid Cleaner : 1 tbsp Pure Soap
Flakes, 1 quart warm or hot water. To make stronger add: 2 tbsp baking soda, borax, or washing soda.
Dissolve Pure Soap Flakes in water and
add other ingredients.
Dish Detergent : 2 cups Pure Soap Flakes, ½
cup borax and 1 gallon water. Put Soap Flakes and borax into large pot,
add water, stir. Heat over medium heat stirring occasionally until soap
is dissolved. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from
heat and let cool. Store in tightly covered container.
Brick and Fireplace Soot Cleaner : Pure Soap Flakes
and water. Dissolve Pure Soap Flakes in water making a thicker soap
mixture. Cover the brick completely. Let soak. Scrub with a brush. Rinse
with clean water. Be amazed!
Hand & Body Wash : 1 part Pure Soap Flakes, 2-3 part
water. Dissolve Pure Soap Flakes in water, pour in plastic container
to half full. Cover, shake, let set. It can be used as a shampoo too!
Hand-wash
your woollies with Pure Soap Flakes
Prepare : Completely
dissolve Pure Soap Flakes in a bucket, basin, or sink by pouring
a bit of boiling water over a small handful of them. Add cold
water and make lukewarm sudsy water.
Launder : Place the wool garment in the lukewarm
sudsy water. Move and squeeze the garment gently through the
sudsy water. Do not rub or leave to soak, this will fray or
weaken the wool fibers. Give extra attention to soiled areas
by gently massaging with your fingertips and moving sudsy
water through the area until the dirt has lifted. Always support
the garment when wet.
Rinse : Thoroughly
and completely rinse with clean, lukewarm water. This will take
a few, maybe more, exchanges of clean water. Add a ¼
cup of white vinegar in the second to final rinse water to ensure
there will be no soap residue by neutralizing any that might
remain. Rinse again with clean lukewarm water. Squeeze gently
to remove excess water without wringing or twisting to retain
the original shape and size of the garment.
Dry : Lay the
garment flat on a clean thick towel and roll it up. Apply pressure
and squeeze, the towel will act as a blotter., pressing as much
of the water out of the garment as possible. Lay the garment
flat to air dry on a clean dry towel, dry rack or dry screen.
Ease the garment back to its original shape and size. Avoid
excessive or direct heat. Do not hang, always dry flat. Never
put wet wool in an automatic dryer, it will seriously shrink.
Be careful to NOT use: too hot of water, too much soap, too much rubbing, too much
soaking, too much vinegar, too little rinsing, too little
love.
Never use bleach
or super washing soda on wool, they will damage protein fibers.
If you need a bleaching procedure, hydrogen peroxide can be
used gingerly. It is a weak acid with strong oxidizing (bleaching)
properties. Vinegar and lemon juice can also be used. The minerals
in your water, if you have hard (alkaline) water, can also damage
wool fibers.
Wool is a protein fiber and attracts
critters such as moths. A natural and safe way to repel such
a nuisance is to use 100% essential oils such as basil, bay,
cedar, eucalyptus, lavender, pennyroyal, rosemary, or tansy.
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