DIY : Dish Soap

When you move to a zero-waste lifestyle, you soon realize that it is much more economical, convenient and less polluting to make your own cleaning products.

In addition, it allows us to realize that we are putting in exactly what we are putting in, in this case products that are not toxic for our beautiful planet.

Are you trembling with impatience to discover this miracle recipe that will make your pots and pans shine? Let's do it!

1.           The ingredients  

• 0.8L of boiling water 
• 50g Marseille soap (grated or shredded)
• 1 tablespoon of Black Soap
• 1 tablespoon Baking Soda
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soda crystals
• A few drops of essential oïl

2.           Utensils:

• An empty bottle of washing-up liquid (or a soap dispenser, as for washing hands
• A funnel (personally I cut a small water bottle in half)
• A large measuring glass or a basin
• One tablespoon

3.           We roll up our sleeves and mix 


Step 1: Pour the Marseille soap and water into your basin. Wait a little while for the crystals to melt, (it will be easier for the next step).

Step n°2: Add the black soap, the Bicarbonate, the alcohol vinegar and the soda crystals.

Step n°3: let the mixture rest in the open air for several hours. You will see that it goes from a liquid state to a kind of paste.

Step n°4: Mix and add the essential oils. If necessary, blend the mixture in a blender.

Step n°5: pour the mixture into your empty bottle using the funnel.

Step n°6: explain to your spouse that you have made a lot of effort to save your wallet and the planet, and that it would be nice to do the dishes.


There you go, your washing-up liquid's done. Be careful, it doesn't foam as much as a traditional product, don't bother, it works just as well.

So what do you think? I'm waiting for your feedback! 😊  

(And do not hesitate to try it with your wonderful homemade tawashi (see here my DIY juste here : https://zerowaste-timetohaste.blogspot.com/2020/03/diy-tawashi.html)