Recommended use and dilution of Dr. Bronner's universal liquid soaps
Dr. Bronner's universal liquid soaps – history and philosophy
Dr. Bronnerʼs is an American family company with a unique history and exceptional philosophy. The founder was Emannuel Heilbronn, born in Germany in 1908 into a Jewish family. The family has been engaged in making Castile soaps since 1858. Emannuel emigrated to America during Nazism and restored the family tradition of making solid and liquid soaps.
Dr. Bronner's liquid soaps – universal use
Dr. Bronner's liquid Castile soaps are highly concentrated and among the most versatile products for cleaning and washing. These products have been on the market since 1948 and feature original fragrances from certified organic sources. For babies, the Baby mild fragrance-free variant is suitable.
Body care
- Face washing: 2–3 drops into the palm with water
- Makeup removal: 2–3 drops on wet palms, gently massage and rinse
- Showering: 6–7 drops or a small spray into palm with water
- Bath: about 2 tablespoons for a standard bathtub (70–90 litres)
- Baby bath: 2–3 drops of the Baby mild variant
- Shaving: face 10 drops, armpits 3 drops, legs half a teaspoon
- Oral hygiene: 1 drop on the toothbrush, mouthwash 1–2 drops into glass; suitable variants Tea tree, Peppermint, Eucalyptus
- Foot bath: half a tablespoon into hot water
- Hair: small amount directly on wet hair or diluted, apply, then acidic rinse with apple cider vinegar
- Hot compress for colds: 1 tablespoon of Peppermint or Eucalyptus variants into a bowl with hot water, inhale the steam
It is important that the soaps do not foam like conventional shampoos because they do not contain synthetic surfactants and sulfates. The cleansing effect is gentle and effective.
Household use
- Hand dishwashing: dilute 1:10 with water (e.g. 100 ml soap per 1 litre water)
- Laundry: 80–120 ml for 6–7 kg of laundry; use bile soap for strong stains, add acidic solution (vinegar or citric acid)
- Hand washing delicate fabrics: 1 capful of soap in 4 litres of cold water, soak laundry for 10 minutes, rinse
- Floor washing: 120 ml soap in 3 litres of hot water, mop with a damp mop
- Multi-purpose spray cleaner: 60 ml soap per 1 litre water, add a few drops of tea tree essential oil, shake before use
- Window and glass cleaning: 15 ml soap per 1 litre water
- Toilet cleaning: dilute 1:4, add a few drops of Tea Tree essential oil, spray, sprinkle with baking soda, let sit 10 minutes, scrub and rinse
Additional uses
- Washing fruit and vegetables: 1/4 teaspoon or a small spray into about 4 litres of water, rinse under running water, ideally the Citrus-Orange variant
- Make-up brush cleaning: soak, add 1–2 drops, wash and rinse
- Washing pets: spray 2–3 doses, massage and rinse; suitable variants Baby mild or Lavender
- Insect repellent spray (plants): 1 tablespoon per 1 litre water, can add cayenne pepper or cinnamon, apply twice daily; suitable variants Lavender, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus
- Anti-ant spray (not for plants): 60 ml of the Tea tree variant per 1 litre water, spray affected areas
Versatile uses of Dr. Bronner's soaps
All variants of Dr. Bronner's soaps can be found on our e-shop in various sizes. They are suitable for both personal care and household use and make a great gift due to their versatility and quality. We recommend trying the wide range of this brand's products.
(sources: www.lisabronner.com, www.drbronner.com)