the natural black soap recipe

Between chemicals, plastic packaging and mounting expenses, washing dishes can quickly become an environmentally unfriendly chore. The good news? It is possible to make your own homemade dishwashing liquid with a few natural ingredients, for a result that is effective, economical and environmentally friendly.

Ingredients for making black soap dishwashing liquid

• 400 ml of water
• 100 g of liquid black soap
• 2 tablespoons of baking soda
• essential oil (grapefruit, lemon, orange, lavender, etc.)
• 1 empty 500 ml bottle (an old dishwashing detergent bottle for example)
• 1 funnel

Where to buy them? You will easily find liquid black soap in an organic store or on an organic online merchant site. Just make sure that all the ingredients that make it up are of natural origin. Essential oils can also be purchased in organic stores or drugstores. As for baking soda, there will definitely be some in the laundry aisle of your supermarket, look carefully! You will also find them in organic stores or e-shops.

Steps for making homemade dishwashing liquid

1. Boil water in a saucepan or kettle, then let it sit for a few moments.
2. Mix Meanwhile liquid black soap, baking soda and 10 to 15 drops of essential oil in the bottle.
3. Add hot water using a funnel so as not to burn yourself.
4. Shake lightly the bottle.
5. Let it rest for a few hours until the mixture is lukewarm.

There you go, your ecological dishwashing liquid is ready! Don’t be surprised, this 100% natural blend won’t foam as much as a regular dishwashing detergent, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be effective. Shake well the bottle before each use, use a scrubbing brush for surfaces that can support it and soak particularly encrusted dishes to make the task easier.

And to go further in your eco-friendly approach, you can also pair your dishwashing liquid with black soap to a organic sponge or a plant fiber brush.