Want to make a powerful, natural cleaning soap at home without handling caustic soda? This easy recipe uses a pre-made natural soap base, plus lemon, vinegar, and alcohol to create an effective bar for cleaning surfaces, stubborn stains, or laundry — all without harsh chemicals.
Why This Soap Works
- Lemon helps cut grease and adds a fresh scent.
- Vinegar boosts cleaning power and helps dissolve mineral deposits.
- Alcohol provides natural disinfecting action.
- A natural glycerin soap base binds everything together safely.
Ingredients:
- 250g (about 9 oz) natural glycerin soap base (unscented)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons 70% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl)
- Zest of 1 lemon or 20 drops lemon essential oil
- Optional: a few drops of tea tree oil for extra antibacterial power
Equipment:
- Heatproof bowl
- Saucepan (for double boiler method)
- Silicone soap molds
- Spoon or spatula
Instructions:
- Melt the soap base
Cut the glycerin soap base into small cubes. Place in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with simmering water (double boiler). Stir gently until fully melted. - Add cleaning ingredients
Remove from heat. Stir in white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and lemon zest or essential oil. Mix until smooth and evenly combined. - Pour into molds
Carefully pour the mixture into silicone soap molds. Tap molds gently to release air bubbles. - Let it set
Allow the soap to cool and harden at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or until fully firm. - Unmold and store
Remove soap bars from molds and store them in a dry place.
How to Use Your Homemade Cleaning Soap
Use it to scrub laundry stains, wash kitchen counters, clean tiles, or tackle greasy surfaces. It’s gentle on hands but tough on dirt, and smells wonderfully fresh!
This simple recipe lets you create a safe, effective cleaning soap at home, so you can keep your space sparkling without the need for caustic soda or harsh chemicals. Enjoy a natural clean with the power of lemon, vinegar, and alcohol!
