Made by Dr. Bronner's in the USA.
USDA & Fair Trade certified.
Description / Castile Liquid Soap is a safe, nontoxic, multi-purpose, multi-surface concentrate that is made of organic plant oils for your safety and for the safety of our planet. Cleans ALL water-safe surfaces.
The word castile is a reference to La Castilla – a region in central Spain historically significant in the history of soapmaking. In America, castile means any soap made with olive oil, often a liquid soap made from coconut and olive. Always check your ingredients – some companies add synthetic chemicals to their so called castile soap!
Can be used for food, dishes, cleaning, laundry, mopping, pets as well as for face, body and hair.
Scents / Citrus
Fresh and bright & with an invigorating blend of organic orange, lemon and lime essential oils! Our Citrus Pure-Castile Liquid Soap is concentrated, versatile, and effective. Made with organic and certified fair trade ingredients. Organic hemp oil is now sourced in the U.S. following hemp legalization! Our soap is shown to be readily biodegradable under the stringent testing conditions utilized pursuant to OECD Guideline 310.
End of Life / No Waste Here. Yay! Please reuse your bottle and refill with us again & again! Dr. Bronner's work with us on a closed loop. We receive this product in a 5 gallon plastic eco jug which we return back to them for sanitizing and reuse!
Full Ingredient List / water, organic coconut oil*, organic palm kernel oil*, potassium hydroxide†, organic olive oil*, organic orange oil, organic hemp seed oil, organic jojoba oil, organic lemon oil, organic lime oil, citric acid, tocopherol, *certified fair trade ingredients, †none remains after saponifying oils into soap and glycerin
Diluting guide:
Face:
2 or 3 drops of soap on wet hands, applied to wet face.
Body:
One small squirt of soap on a wet washcloth, applied to a wet body.
Foaming Pump Dispenser:
Dilution of one part soap to 3 parts water.
Makeup Removal:
Wet face and lather several drops of soap into hands. Massage into skin. Rinse.
Hair:
A couple drops for close-cropped hair or up to ½ Tbsp. (7.5 mL) for long hair, either worked directly into very wet hair or pre-diluted in a cup of water.
Shaving:
Face – 10 drops; Underarms – 3 drops; Legs – ½ tsp; Work to a lather in wet hands and then apply to area.
Teeth:
1 drop on a toothbrush (yes, it tastes like soap).
Oral Appliances:
Removable retainers, nightguards, etc. & dentures: Wet device. Add 1-2 drops of soap to a soft toothbrush. Brush gently, then rinse.
Foot Bath:
½ Tbsp. (7.5 mL) in a small tub of hot water.
Clearing Congestion:
1 Tbsp. (15 mL) Peppermint or Eucalyptus Castile soap in a bowl of steamy hot water. Breathe in mist with a towel draped over the head.
Dishes (Handwashing):
Pre-dilute 1 part soap with 10 parts water. Squirt on a scrub brush and scrub dishes. Alternatively, add 1-2 Tbsp. (15-30 mL) Castile Soap in a large sink of water. Use a small squirt of soap for one pot, or more if needed. To avoid water spots in hard water conditions, dry dishes by hand.
Stovetop
In a spray bottle, dilute 1/4 cup of Dr. Bronner's and 4 cups of water. Then spray, scrub, and wipe with a damp cloth.
Laundry
1/3-1/2 c. (80-120 mL) soap for a large load in a regular washer. Add 1 c. (240 mL) vinegar to the rinse cycle. Optional: For whitening/deodorizing, add 1/2 c. (120 mL) baking soda to wash cycle. Halve these amounts for HE washers
Handwashing Delicates:
1 capful (1 Tbsp. or 15 mL) soap in about 1 gallon (4 L) cold water. Swish gently. Let soak 10 minutes. Swish again. Rinse with clean water. Gently press out excess water with a towel. Hang or lay clothing flat to dry.
Mopping (Wood, Laminate & Stone Flooring):
½ c. (120 mL) of soap in 3 gallons (12 L) of hot water. Dunk mop (microfiber, preferably) and wring thoroughly. On wood and laminate, avoid excess water and mop up wet areas.
All-Purpose Cleaning Spray:
¼ c. (60 mL) soap in a quart (1 L) of water in a spray bottle.
Windows:
1 Tbsp. (15 mL) soap in a quart of water in a spray bottle. Spray and squeegee. Follow up with pure club soda, or half vinegar/ half water and squeegee.
Toilet:
Predilute 1:4 with water in a squirt bottle. Add ¼ tsp. (1.25 mL) tea tree oil. For best results, empty toilet. Squirt bowl thoroughly, sprinkle baking soda on the brush, scrub bowl, let sit 10 minutes, turn water on, flush.
Fruit and Veggie Rinse:
1 dash (approximately ¼ tsp.) in a bowl of water. Dunk produce and swish. Then rinse in clear water.
Dog Washing:
Wet dog thoroughly. Massage in enough soap to create a good lather. Really massage it in down to the skin. Your dog will thank you for it. (Amount varies based on size, hair type, and overall dirtiness.) Rinse thoroughly.
SKU: REF089
