Homemade Foaming Hand Soap. Who knew? Apparently a lot of people except for me because when I googled it, a bunch of links came up! Now that I know how easy it is to make I will never buy another $3 bottle of it again! How do manufacturers justify charging so much for a bottle of it when in actuality you are buying a fraction of the soap that a regular bottle of hand soap has and it is diluted down with water? They probably justify it because people are willing to pay for it! I was.
Here's how you do it:
Fill an empty FOAMING soap bottle with 1" clear hand or dish. It needs to be clear, not lotion/creamy based.
I used DAWN for these bottles, but have used Ivory liquid dish soap as well. It makes my hands soft and both are antibacterial.
I used DAWN for these bottles, but have used Ivory liquid dish soap as well. It makes my hands soft and both are antibacterial.
Slowly add enough warm water to fill the bottle, leaving a small space at the top. Replace pump and gently rock back and forth to combine water/soap. Don't shake. Let sit for a minute, give it a couple of pumps and that is it!A large $3 bottle of your favorite scented antibacterial clear soap will make 10-15 bottles of foaming hand soap.
I love foaming soap because it is easier to wash off of hands and uses so much less soap with each use, but is still as effective. My kids just think it's cool.
Michelle says
You should know that watering down soap messes with the preservative levels and allows bacteria to grow, so doing this you might be letting your kids wash their hands with bacteria water!
"Watering down your products does make them last longer, but understand that water is the carrier that introduces bacteria. Any water-based product like liquid soap, shampoo, lotion, etc. contains a very strict amount of preservative. When you add a ton of water yourself, the preservative becomes useless and you could have bacteria/fungi flourishing in your bath products."
Gwen H. says
Wow that was so easy!!! Thank you so much for the money saving ideas.
Brandy says
You're welcome! I post that a couple of years ago and still use this method with our soaps! It works great! Have a great day, Brandy.
C J Childress says
I am so glad you shared this "recipe"!
We have 11 children and therefore use a LOT of handsoap. 😉
I will be buying these dispensers this weekend and having the recipe handy when they run out!
I love saving my husband money. <3
Blessings,
Janet... mamachildress
countrylivingmama.blogspot.com
Brandy says
You're welcome! We've been doing this for a couple of years and I don't think I'll ever go back! It's nice to find ways to pinch pennies!
Jessica says
Foam soap always seems so much better! I'll definitely be trying this out.
I found your link from Tip Junkie. 🙂
Crystal says
I do the same thing!
Yesterday, we were traveling back from a road trip and stopped at a gas station/eatery/gift shop facility for a potty break. They tried to make their own foaming soap, but instead filled the container up with 100% soap. This clogs the pump up and makes it almost impossible to get any soap onto your hands. Ugh!
Awesome tip and thanks so much for sharing it on my mommy solution meme! You rock!
Jennifer says
Well, you learn something new EVERY day!! This is great - thanks for sharing at Saturday Social!!
xoxo
Jenn @ Social Salutations
Teri@thefreshmancook says
What a great, helpful idea. Thanks for posting it!!
Carrie says
I've been doing this for quite some time. What a great tip to pass on to others!
Ellen says
Wow, that is great! So easy to make, I'll be doing this for sure!
Nicki says
I usually use a chopstick to mix the soap and water. By stirring it won't get bubble or foam. I also use hot water, the soap seems to mix faster.
Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says
Wow...that is so easy! What a great tip.
Nicole@Thrifty Decorating says
So you are paying all that money for extra WATER!! I'm linking this tonight to my FB page! 🙂
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TheCraftInMe says
Wow, had no idea it would be so easy, great tip - thanks for sharing?
Stephanie says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing the "how-to." Foam is lots of fun to use!
Christine @ craftygeordi.blogspot.com says
Wow, I had no idea! Of course I'll have to go buy a $3 bottle of the foaming stuff so that I can make my own and never pay $3 for it again 😉
Charlene says
I use an empty liquid soap refill bottles and make a bunch at one time. I do 1 part soap to 4 parts water, using a measuring cup and a funnel. Easy, peasy! I find that the softsoap foaming bottles tend to break a lot faster than the kitchen Dawn container, so I've bought a few of the kitchen ones for around the house, and just take off the label.
Angie says
Really?! That is it?? Wow.
GrammiePammie says
The only different thing I would suggest is putting the water in first and then the soap 🙂
blesid says
NO WAY!!! That is all there is to it? I'm with you sister, I will never spend $3 on that stuff again! I am so glad I clicked on your site... I've been here before, but I need to make sure I clicked to follow you. And please say thanks to your Coast Guard hubby ... he is greatly appreciated! Jules