Dr. Bronner's Liquid Castile Soap

[kentauros]

because The Lounge is talking "cleaning products" now, who else uses this truly "magic" soap? I love the peppermint variety :D

[denbot]

1. When I was a youngman I used to keep Castile Soap in my backpack

I used it for every thing, shampoo, my mess kit, socks, everything. Good stuff.

[kentauros]

3. That's a good idea.

If I ever go camping again in my life, I'll have to remember that :)

[hobbit709]

2. Been using it for 35 years.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

4. love it... I like to do a little skit for friends at work inspired by Dr B

It's called "someone reading a Dr Bronner's bottle for the first time" :D

[kentauros]

7. I know what you mean!

:rofl:

I learned about it from the SubGenius book "High Weirdness by Mail" :D

[BlancheSplanchnik]

10. omg! I had that book about ..... 20 years ago!

HAAAA, it's hilarious! Jimmed to the max!




Don't know where it is now.

[kentauros]

14. I still have my copy, somewhere...

However, it's online now! :D

http://subgenius.com/hwbw.htm

If I get my book out, I'll have to transcribe my favorite part: equating The Three Stooges with the personality of those who are in control (Moe), the masses (Larry) and the creative types (Curly)

[Skittles]

5. where do you get it?

[kentauros]

8. Although Whole Foods carries it

I have seen it at Kroger's and HEB :)

[Skittles]

11. I'll give it a try

[WolverineDG]

15. I've found it at Target

:wow:

dg

[quakerboy]

39. Bimart has the best price

Target the next best. They also sell it online from their own store, and via Amazon, both at decent prices. But Bimart seems to consistently have the best price.

[Flaxbee]

6. tell me why it's so wonderful...

I know many people love it, swear by it, etc.

But what myriad things can I use it for?

[kentauros]

9. It has "18-in-1 uses"!

From their FAQ as well as their label:

What are the 18-in-1 uses?

Dr. Bronner recorded the "18 in 1 uses" on his label, which we have left mostly intact since his passing in 1997; however, people have told us many, many more uses for it than that. Here is his version. A more paraphrased one follows.

Dr. Bronner's version:
1. Always dilute for Shave-Shampoo-Massage-Dental Soap-Bath!
2. Peppermint is nature's own unsurpassed fragrant Deodorant!
3. A drop is best Mint Toothpaste; brushes Dentures Clean!
4. A dash in water is the ideal Breath Freshener & Mouth Wash!
5. Peppermint Oil Soap for Dispensers, Uniforms, Baby, Beach!
6. Dilute for ideal After Shave, Body Rub, Foot Bath, Douche.
7. Hot Towel-Massage the entire body, always towards your heart.
8. Pets, silk, wool & body tingles head to toe - keeps cool!
9. 3 dashes in water rinse most Sprays Off fruit & vegetables!
10. 1/4 oz in qt H2O is Pest Spray! Dash, no rash Diaper-Soap!

Paraphrased:
* For everyday body-washing: Get wet and pour soap full-strength onto hands-washcloth-loofah. Lather up, scrub down, rinse off, and tingle fresh & clean.
* For other uses, dilute from one part soap into 40 parts water for light cleaning, to cutting it in half or using it full strength for heavy-duty grease-cutting jobs.
* For shampoo, though we now recommend our new Shikakai soaps for this, many people are fond of using it as such. The method of application is to wet hair and scalp very thoroughly, squirt some soap into hands and work into a lather. Wash hair, then rinse well. Afterwards use our new citrus hair rinse and leave-in conditioners as directed.
* For the laundry, use 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup for one regular load; adjust as needed depending on hardness of water. I've been told that adding a dash of baking soda makes it even better.
* For toothbrushing, apply a drop or two of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap to a wet toothbrush. Brush as you normally would, rinsing accordingly. Be careful about using more than a couple drops of soap, as you might start foaming at the mouth. Many people with sensitive or softer teeth like to use our soap as a toothpaste because it lacks abrasives.

The labels (PDFs)

:D

[Brickbat]

25. I make a paste of baking soda and water and a little soap and it's great for everyday cleaning of

counters, sinks, toilets, and so on.

[City of Mills]

40. Well, you can wash your armpits and brush your teeth with it

At the same time even! So there's that...

[spinbaby]

12. What a coincidence

I just finished bathing a cat in Dr. Bronner's soap. The almond kind.

[Sanity Claws]

13. I just got for the first time at Trader Joe's

The day I was there TJ's didn't have any other household cleaning products so I decided to try it. It's okay and its smell is far better than the usual household cleaner.

[canoeist52]

16. Been using it for many years. Got the kids hooked on a 2 wk. canoe trip.

We love the tingle from the peppermint. Get a few big bottles a year. Last a long time 'cause a few drops go a long way.

[JitterbugPerfume]

17. my dad used it

but it was a really big bar of soap, not liquid. the way it smells still reminds me of him.

[Brother Buzz]

18. I've read the entire label but I failed to understand the message. Do I need a secret decoder ring?

[kentauros]

19. Yes, yes you do.

And once you become a dues-paying Reverend in the Church of the SubGenius, it will all become clear.

Praise "BoB"!

[Brother Buzz]

21. But I'm already a member of the Church of the Holy Donut

Our message is all about the dough.

I'm sure my Reverend will be able to decipher the hidden message as soon as he's released from Federal prison on his child pornography conviction.

[kentauros]

22. Time for a Prisoner Pen Pals letter!

:D

[blogslut]

23. I've been a Subgenius reverend for 26 years

I was brought into the church by he now ex-communicated Reverend Buck Naked. I have fond memories of rehearsing a Doktors for boB gig at Stang's house.

:hi:

[kentauros]

27. I remember driving "Doug Smith" around town,

to and from the airport, when he came down to Houston for an X-Day event we had in the mid-90s. He's a pretty cool (and crazy) guy :D

[blogslut]

28. He's a determined fellow

...that's for sure. And you're right, a very sweet man. :hi:

[Blue_Tires]

26. wait....WHAT?!?

[LynzM]

20. I like a 50/50 mix of the eucalyptus and tea tree scents...

Man, do you smell fantastic using that! :)

[Brickbat]

24. Dilute! Dilute! OK!

Love that stuff. I use it on everything.

[NV Whino]

29. There's an excellent documentary on Dr Bronner

available from Netflix.
http://www.netflix.com/Search?v1=Dr.%20Bronner's%20Magic%20Soapbox&oq=Dr%20Bro

[Burma Jones]

30. Been using it for years, liquid and bar forms, Peppermint

ALL-ONE

[HopeHoops]

31. Keep that AWAY from the naughty bits!!!!

The almond scent it fine, but that peppermint will send you grabbin.

[kentauros]

32. By they time I get to those bits

it's pretty diluted and mostly just foam. Or maybe my skin there is tougher? ;)

However, both the peppermint and eucalyptus soaps are very strong in their essential oils, so if your skin is sensitive, test a little first. If you can't bathe with it, at least it still works for general-purpose cleaning :D

[Ahpook]

38. Hehe

We have used the unscented for ages. The Peppermint makes a shower entertaining.


Youch:)

When we get the fresh bottle, we pour it in numerous other containers and dilute it, using each one as needed. It seemingly is more expensive at first, but it goes a long way:)

[AllenVanAllen]

33. We've been using it for over10 years.

It's great stuff! :hi:

[Heidi]

34. Ours arrived in this morning's post!

It's WONDERFUL*, kentauros. Thank you for the recommendation! :hug:

*We've been having temperatures in the 90s, no air conditioning but lots of fans, so thought we'd give the peppermint a try. I just now washed my face with it, blotted dry and stood in front of the fan. SUPAH! So tingly and refreshing! Can't wait to shower with it tonight! :thumbsup:

[jumptheshadow]

35. He used to have his personal phone number in the fine print

This was years ago. Accompanying the phone number was an invitation for his product's consumers to call and chat with him. I called the number (lol) and he answered the phone! We talked for about 20 minutes about his soap and other miscellaneous topics. Later, I met him at a trade show.

He was one of a kind.

[Arctic Dave]

36. Holy shit! That stuff is real? I thought is was a weird piece of art.

[unpossibles]

37. I've used it for the past 20-ish years

I love it. Really wakes you up in the shower too, and it's perfect for camping.