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So, should I cook it longer if there's a zap? I tried Jackie Thompsons 100% coconut oil recipe.

That sounds like a good idea! Charcoal carbon. I have some charcoal. Thanks!

Yes, you are right. I couldn't smell the coffee grounds at all. Yes, I am not sure if people will be tucked by the used oil. Although, I got these from a restaurant which I know change their oil every Monday. I got them on Tuesday. They're awfully dark though. I will try to make a batch of soap...

Hi alioop! I actually just strained my household oil with a paper towel and didn't wash with salted water. But I washed the restaurant oil. It didn't seem to have any effect. When you washed with water, didn't oil retain some water? Also, did the water become dirty? I am just wondering if using...

Yes, you're right! I did put in less water. I think 28% Coz I wasn't sure if there's water that mixed up with the oil. I tried the soap and it's actually quite drying. Could it be because of the cinnamon powder and oil. I just put in maybe 6 drops of cinnamon as its so strong. It smells, not...

Thank you everyone for your advise and help. So, I did try to make a small batch. I made coffee spice soap. I mixed the 65% used canola oil, 25% clean coconut and 10% castor oil. I mixed my lye with coffee. Well, I mixed the lye at 85C and the oils at 75C. The mix seized. I added coffee grounds...

Hi! I am new here. I am trying to clean used canola cooking oil. I got the oil from a fast food place. The oil is very dark like red wine. There are no bits that I can see. So I tried to put in about 1:2 oil and water. Heated it up and mixed really well. The water separated very nicely. But it's...

Hi annalaicn1991! I read your story with great interest. I too got some kitchen cooking oil that I wanted to dispose but couldn't because of covid. So, I did some research and made it into soap. I just strained out the bits the first time and the unscented soap came out smelling like soap...