Make The Most Of Leftover Hand Soap

You use hand soap to wash your hands in the bathroom, for example. However, as you use the bar of soap, it gets smaller and smaller. At some point it becomes difficult to use. At this point, most of us decide to throw the piece away and replace it with a new piece. However, did you know that you can also recycle leftover hand soap?

Get the most out of leftover hand soap

However, if you plan to throw away your leftover hand soap before it’s completely used up, or if you put it in a corner of the bathroom because you don’t use it anymore, you can still benefit from it. You can even make a new bar of soap or shower gel from your leftover hand soap.

That’s why in this article we’ll show you two ways you can reuse the leftover soap bars. Plus, these are two very easy ways to recycle them. We’ll tell you how and you’re sure to love it!

A new bar of soap

It is a very simple process that allows you to easily make a new bar of soap.

• First you need to collect all the bits of soap you have left and put them in a wide glass jar.
• Then add any cream you like into the jar. For example, you can use a moisturizing cream, such as body lotion. You don’t have to add much, just a little bit is enough.

• Then place the pot of soap in a hot water bath. Be careful not to cover the pot completely while the soap is melting. In addition, you need to stir constantly to mix all the pieces to remove any lumps.
• Then choose a shape. Ideally, it should be a silicone mold in the shape and size you desire.
• Carefully pour the soap into the mold. The soap will be very hot when you pour it. Do not touch the liquid and use heat-resistant oven mitts if necessary, so that you do not burn yourself.
• Finally, wait a few hours for it to cool. You will then have a new bar of soap in your favorite scent and color.

Liquid soap or a shower gel from your leftover hand soap

Instead of a new bar of soap, we now show you how to make liquid hand soap. Or you can make a shower gel. Although the process is a bit more complicated, it is not very difficult. So read on!

• First of all, you need to see how much leftover hand soap you have. Then you know how much water you need to get a good texture for your liquid soap or shower gel.
• Grate the remaining bars of soap until you have as much powder as possible.
• It is then very important to weigh it. For every 40 grams of hand soap you need 4 cups of water.

• Now that you know how much water you need, it’s time to boil it. When the water starts to boil, add the soap and lower the heat.
• The goal is to dilute the soap and mix it without leaving any lumps. To do this, the temperature does not have to be very high. It is even better to do this on low heat, although it will take a little longer.
• When it has completely dissolved, set it aside to cool.
• As it cools, you will notice that it thickens a bit and feels like a jelly.
• When it has cooled completely, you have to ‘whip’ the soap with a ladle or whisk.
• Finally, pour into the bottle or dispenser you want.
• Then you can close the bottle or dispenser and use it as a liquid hand soap or shower gel.

No more leftover hand soap!

As you can see, reusing your leftover hand soap is not difficult. You only need to follow a few steps to make a new bar of soap. On the other hand, as mentioned, you could also make a new liquid soap or shower gel.

Also, keep in mind that the more varied the pieces (in terms of colors and scents), the more original and unique the result will be. In any case, you have now found a great way to recycle your old products. You’ll never have to throw away your old soap bars again.