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6 Ways to Recycle Soap Slivers

by on Sep 9, 2008

A tower of soap bars, made in an emerald green color.

While I let my soap slivers dissolve at the foot of my shower, Alan Hayes is saving his. Why?  Maybe he’s trying to save the planet one soap sliver at a time. Maybe he’s just thrifty. Either way, the herbologist has some very clever ways to make the most out of those little pieces of soap:

1. Make soap on a rope.

2. Recycle your soap scraps into new bar soap.

3. Make gel hand/body soap.

4. Make a cleaning gel, this super-soap can be used as a general purpose household cleaner as well as a laundry aid.

5. Make an all-purpose stain remover, which is particulary good for removing grease stains.

6. Turn your soap leftovers into yummy honey and oatmeal soap. 

For full recipes, go to itssonatural.com. Via.

‘Goldsworthy’ soap scrap sculpture courtesy of juicyrai on flickr.

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