Last week I shared with you how to make your own body scrub. As promised here is my solution to expensive foam soap. I haven't purchased actual foam soap for a long time - just when my pump wears out.
What you need:
Regular Dish Soap, Hot water, Foam Soap Bottle & Pump
What you do:
In an empty clean foam soap dispenser add 3 tablespoons of soap. I just use whatever dish soap I have on hand and reuse the bottles and pumps.
Next add 2/3 cup of very warm water. Put the lid on, prime the pump and you’re ready to go.
TIPS and HINTS
- Dawn dish soap is highly recommended for this. I get hives anywhere Dawn touches my skin, so I can’t personally report how well it works. I use Palmolive and it works just fine.
- If you have really hard water your foam may be somewhat “weak” or "limp" and the liquid may appear cloudy. Using distilled water instead of tap water can remedy both. I just use tap water but have a friend who used distilled.
- DO NOT SHAKE. If you feel the soap and water are not combining; use a measuring cup and mix gently with a spoon and then pour into the bottle. You don't want bubbles before you pump the soap.
- A couple of my friends say they wait 10 minutes before using. I don’t know what the wait time does but they swear by it.
- A clear soap works tends to work better than a creamy soap. It doesn’t clog the pump as much and it mixes with the water better.
- If you are after a pretty looking soap you can add a drop or two of food coloring. You can also add a few drops of essential oil if you desire.
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Calling from homemaker on a dime. This post is beautiful and thanks for sharing.
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great tip, and thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
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ReplyDeleteI have been doing this for a while too, but I have used clear Softsoap from the HUGE Costco refill bottle. That soap is already scented. I never thought of using dish detergent! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial. I never thought of making my own foam soap. Thank you so much for linking up to More The Merrier Monday. I can't wait to see what you come up with next week.
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thanks for the tips. I like foam soaps, but hate paying for them since they're mostly water!
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting from dittledattle, where do we purchase the soap bottle pump?
ReplyDeleteCan I use any bottle pump? This is such a great idea, we go thru that expensive hand soap like crazy.
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Thanks for the great idea! I was just about to buy another bottle to replace the foam soap that is out. Thanks for the thrifty idea!
ReplyDeleteFound you on Rook No. 17's Link Party. Thank you sooooo much for sharing this! I like foam soap, but cringe at the prices. I will definitely be making this from now on. :-)
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I also add a little dab of rubbing alcohol to mine so that I can get rid of all the nasty stuff.
ReplyDeletei love foam soap, thanks for sharing!!!
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my mom uses dish soap to refill her regular soap dispensers & before i figured out her trick i used to *hate* washing my hands in her bathrooms because i always went home with severely dry & itchy hands - does this happen when you dilute it for foaming soap too?
ReplyDeletems. t - I have no problem when diluted. Give it a try, if you don't care for it you're only out a few pennies!
ReplyDeleteThat is the most awesome thing, EVER. I have got to try it now!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip! They don't really sell foam hand soap here in South Africa, but I will bookmark your page for when I back in the states!
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What an awesome tip! I'll definitely be trying this when our current foam soap runs dry!
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I tried to refill one and of course it didn't work the way I did it! I am glad to know how to do it correctly. Thanks! And for linking up to Treasure HUnt Thursday.
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I use Doc Bronners in my foam soap refills. It's a great hack. I use 2 T and water and it costs me nothing!
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I would have never thought to make my own! This is a great tip. I look forward to learning more from you.I'm a new follower from You Like Me Blog Hop. I hope you will follow me back http://talesfrommyjournal.blogspot.com I can be found in facebook too http://www.facebook.com/DeniseMartin.LillaRose and twitter @DeniseLillaRose If you like/follow me there I will do the same for you. When you stop by my blog, please check out my kind of fashion (hair jewelry).
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What a great idea!! Thank you so much for linking up!! See you next week!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's that simple! Thanks for a great recipe. Thanks for linking to Share the Love Wednesday!
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Thanks for the recipe. And for linking to the party. I hope to see you again next week.
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Vanessa
I was about to toss my soap dispenser...not anymore! I am going to try this. Thanks!
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I like using the home made products too. Thanks for linking this up at HSH!
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ReplyDeleteawesome! my husband is addicted to foam soap and so now he knows how to DIY...thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea! I use foam soap but always buy the giant refill bottles. I'll have to try this next time I'm out. Thanks for linking it up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party!
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ReplyDeleteI use 1/2 Dr Bronner's peppermint castille soap and 1/2 plain tap water right in the dispenser.
ReplyDeleteI tried your recipe this past weekend and it worked brilliantly!
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Jenn
Thanks for linking to WorkShop Wednesday! I hope to see you again this week!
ReplyDeletePure geniusness! (if that's a word?) Anyways, I'm doing this from here on out.
ReplyDeleteI've been making my own foam soap for a while now, too (love it, but too expensive to buy). But I've always used regular hand soap (from the big refill tub) and it works fine.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking this up to the Sunburnt Cow Party. This is a great and cheap way of making the foam soap that's so popular. I need to get with the program!
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Seriously? I love foaming soap and to be able to make this - how great is this? Thanks for sharing! I don't know how you come up with so many great things but you ROCK!
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Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
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Love the tip about adding essential oil! Thanks, my mom and I were just scheming about making this work in an old foam bottle, so I was glad to find that it does!
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