SOAP CARE
7 Secrets to Saving Your Soap Scraps
Give them a second life
Do you also always have small, hard-to-use soap pieces lying around at the bottom of your soap dish? Do you throw them away? STOP! That's pure waste! These inconspicuous scraps hold enormous potential. Today, we reveal 7 secrets that will allow you to breathe new life into them, save money, and do some good for the planet. Get ready for a creative journey through the world of zero waste, where even the smallest soap crumb will find a new, fascinating purpose!
These 7 simple ideas help you make the most
of every bar, reduce waste, and give your
soap scraps a useful second life.
Turn Them into Liquid Soap!
This is probably the most popular and easiest method.
- Collect all the small soap pieces, grate them finely, or cut them into small pieces.
- Put them in a jar and pour hot water over them (about 1 part soap to 3-4 parts water). Wait until the soap has dissolved (this can take a few hours or even overnight).
- Stir occasionally. Once you have a consistent texture, pour it into a dispenser.
Voilà! Your homemade liquid soap is ready! You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to give it a pleasant scent.
Scented Sachets for Wardrobes and Drawers
Soap scraps make fantastic, natural air fresheners!
Put them into small, airy bags (e.g., made of organza, linen, or cotton) and place them in your wardrobe, drawers, or even your car. Your clothes and space will smell wonderful, and you'll naturally get rid of moths.
Soap scraps with intense scents like lavender or citrus work especially well here.
DIY Exfoliating Soap
Want a natural exfoliant?
It's simple!
- Collect your soap scraps and dissolve them in a small amount of hot water to form a thick paste.
- Add natural exfoliating ingredients like ground coffee, oatmeal, poppy seeds, sugar, or sea salt.
- Stir well. You can put this mixture into a small jar.
- Use it in the shower and gently massage your skin.
The result? Smooth, soft, and fragrant skin!
Shaving Soap from Scraps
- Soap scraps, especially those with an olive oil base, are excellent as a base for homemade shaving soap.
- Dissolve the soap in hot water, add a few drops of your favorite oil (e.g., almond oil, jojoba oil), and a splash of glycerin.
- Stir until you get a thick, creamy consistency. You can also add a hint of peppermint oil for a refreshing touch.
- Store in a sealable jar. The lather will be dense and creamy, ideal for a smooth shave!
Stick Them to a New Bar of Soap!
This is the quickest and easiest way to get rid of small pieces!
If you have a new bar of soap, simply moisten the old scrap and gently "stick" it to the new bar. With water and use, the two pieces will become one.
Easy, right?
Soap for Cleaning the House
Soap scraps make a fantastic, natural cleaning agent!
Grate them finely and dissolve them in hot water. You can add a little baking soda or vinegar to boost the effect. Such a solution is excellent for cleaning floors, countertops, and even for toilet cleaning. It's eco-friendly, safe for the environment, and contains no harmful chemicals.
The Soap Pouch for Scraps
This is an ingenious solution for anyone who wants to collect and use up even the smallest soap scraps.
Simply place all the small pieces into a small cotton or sisal pouch (available in many zero-waste stores). When you use the soap, the lather will come through the fabric, and all the scraps will be used up until the very end. Additionally, such a pouch can serve as a gentle exfoliating sponge!
More Than Just Saving Scraps: The Power of Bar Soap
Today, we discovered how much potential lies in seemingly useless soap scraps. But the path to a more sustainable bathroom begins even earlier: bar soap is the master of zero waste! It requires minimal packaging, saves water in production, and doesn't need the typical plastic dispensers that accompany liquid soaps. By choosing solid bar soaps and creatively utilizing their remnants, you make a valuable contribution to environmental protection – simple, effective, and with great charm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About Bar Soap!
Why should I even collect soap scraps? Aren't they just trash?
Absolutely not! Soap scraps are anything but waste. By collecting them, you not only reduce waste but also save money. Imagine being able to turn these small pieces into useful products for your home — that’s zero waste in its most practical form! They still contain all the beneficial ingredients of the original bar of soap.
Can I mix all types of soap scraps?
Yes, in general, you can mix different soap scraps. However, make sure they don't have overly different scents, unless you want to create a completely new, unique aroma. For DIY liquid soap or cleaning products, mixing is usually not a problem. For soaps used on the skin, like exfoliating soap, it's best to use soaps with similar properties (e.g., only natural soaps).
How do I best store soap scraps so they don't mold or stick?
The key is dryness. Let the soap scraps dry completely before storing them in an airy container (e.g., an open jar, a fabric bag, or a small dish). Moisture will make them melt or mold. A tip: Your SAVONT suction cup isn't just great for whole bars of soap, but also for keeping larger soap scraps dry before you collect them!
What's special about homemade liquid soap from scraps compared to store-bought?
Your homemade liquid soap is free from unnecessary chemicals, preservatives, and microplastics often found in commercial products. You have full control over the ingredients and can tailor them precisely to your needs. That's a real plus for sensitive skin and the environment!
I want to use soap scraps for exfoliating soap. What ingredients can I add?
Be creative! You can add ground coffee for an invigorating effect, oatmeal for gentle exfoliation and soothing, poppy seeds for a fine scrub, or simply sugar or sea salt for stronger exfoliation. It's important that the additives are natural and skin-friendly
My SAVONT suction cup is great for full bars of soap. Is there a trick to using even the very last small soap scraps with it?
For the tiniest scraps that no longer stick to the magnetic plate, it's best to collect them and turn them into one of the DIY soaps described in the blog (e.g., liquid soap or exfoliating soap). The SAVONT is perfect for keeping your larger soap bars and usable scraps dry and handy, so they don't even become tiny crumbs that slip away
FOR SMALL SOAP BARS & SCRAPS
Use every last piece of soap
The SAVONT Light Edition Mini is designed for guest soaps, miniature bars and small leftover soap pieces. It keeps lightweight soaps suspended so they can dry from all sides instead of resting in water.
It is also ideal for the final portion of a larger bar, helping you continue using your solid soap comfortably right to the end, without wasting the last usable pieces.