DIY Guide for Soapyard Soap Flakes

DIY Guide for Soapyard Soap Flakes

“Melt. Dissolve. Shake.” — A Practical Guide to Using Grated Soap Flakes

1. Natural Laundry Detergent

Soapyard flakes (even with shea butter) are suitable for natural laundry — especially cotton, linen, or bamboo. Shea helps soften, though for very greasy loads or hard water, pair with washing soda.

Basic Recipe:

  • 1 cup Soapyard flakes

  • ½ cup washing soda (sodium carbonate)

  • Optional: ½ cup baking soda

Use 1–2 tablespoons per load. Pre-dissolve in hot water for low-temperature washes.

🔗 University of Minnesota Guide to Home Cleaning Products

2. Dissolve-and-Wash Liquid Cleaner 

Create a multi-surface cleaner or sink soap by dissolving flakes in hot water.

Mix:

  • 1 tbsp flakes

  • 500 ml boiling water

  • Optional: 10 drops lemon, lavender, or eucalyptus oil

Shake before use. Great for sinks, counters, or greasy pans.

🔗 Wellness Mama: Natural Hand Soap

3. Liquid Hand Soap

Gentle and moisturising. Soapyard flakes work well in standard or foaming pumps.

Mix:

  • 2 tbsp flakes

  • 250 ml hot water

  • Optional: 1 tsp glycerin for softness

Foaming pumps may require a thinner version: 1 tbsp flakes per 250 ml.

🔗 DIY Foaming Soap Instructions

4. Foot Soak or Bath Soak

Excellent for softening skin and soothing tired feet. Shea butter enhances moisturisation.

How:

  • Add 1–2 tbsp flakes to a foot bath (2L warm water)

  • Optional: Peppermint or rosemary oil

🔗 Healthline: Peppermint for Feet

5. Dog Wash (Gentle Pet Cleanser)

Most human soaps and shampoos are too harsh for dogs and may irritate skin causing itchiness and dry skin.  Soapyard's mild pH (~8) is acceptable occasionally for dogs but used sparingly and needs be to well diluted. Avoid for cats.

Dog skin pH: 6.5–7.5 (slightly less alkaline than soap - pH (~8)
Mix:

  • 1 tbsp flakes

  • 300 ml warm water

Avoid essential oils unless confirmed safe. Rinse well.

🔗 VCA Animal Hospitals: Shampooing Dogs

6. Garden Spray: Natural Aphid & Mildew Repellent

Soap acts as a surfactant, disrupting insect membranes and fungal growth.

Spray Mix:

  • 1 tbsp flakes

  • 1L warm water

  • Optional: 1 tsp neem oil + 5 drops lavender or geranium

Spray on aphids or powdery mildew every 3 days. Avoid delicate plants.

🔗 RHS: Insecticidal Soaps

7. Melt-and-Pour: Remould Soaps

Turn flakes into fresh bar soap by making a paste.

Instructions:

  • 1 cup flakes

  • ½ cup boiling water

  • Stir until smooth

  • Pour into moulds (ice cube trays or silicone soap moulds)

  • Let dry and cure 1–2 weeks

Add lavender buds, dried rose, or essential oils as desired.

🔗 The Spruce Crafts: Remaking Soap Scraps

8. “Shake-and-Splash”  Dry Powder 

Setup:

  • Wet hands and sprinkle with the dry soap flakes. Perfect for travel

  • Brilliant for camping, travelling, or quick wipe-ups

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