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    Dishwashing liquid

    Interesting thought on borax. And best way to proof or disproof would be an experiment. I will be mixing borax ones I find or buy it ( remember I had it somewhere ) Question: Do you hand-wash with borax? Or that was your mashinewash solution? Because I mainly hand-wash.
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    Dishwashing liquid

    Interesting... I don't have access to cheap lard. But soybean oil is fairly priced. I might try soybean oil. You mentioned borax? It does neutralize lye??? Also curious how well does it play with soaps?? Does it mix well or it stay powdery and kills all bubbles? I would imagine it does add...
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    Storage soap vs oil [Question]

    Well if you don't have space to refrigerate. Also Vit E will help them to stay fresh???
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    Soap post mixing, possible?

    Rebatch? Re-hit and mix? Why? Well... coconut soap is to harsh for example.. ( there maybe others... to get your soap harder or liqueder etc )
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    Storage soap vs oil [Question]

    Hi, For example you have a bulk of oil. And oil can go bad, especially when its hot. Does it make sense to "convert" it to soap for storage purposes? Thanks, Ed
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    Soap post mixing, possible?

    Hi, Was curious if I can post mix soaps. For example. Shea butter soap Coconut soap Mixem after you made them. Is that something that is possible. Or even recommended? Thanks, Ed
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    Dishwashing liquid

    I was very disappointed in coconut oil soaps... I made a few batches thinking I'm doing something wrong. But the fact of the matter is that. Its coming out 1. too harsh on the skin 2. does not work on fat that good ( surprise to me why does it work on my skin so damaging if its not working...
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    Coastal Soap is Biodegradable?

    Thanks for link. Totally off topic but those people are managing to compost even the blackwater! http://shaunsbackyard.com/191/human-waste-composting/ http://www.feralscholar.org/blog/index. ... omposting/ Its hardcore and immature, but possible.
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    Coastal Soap is Biodegradable?

    Caveman chemist :)) Sounds very catchy Will have learn a new approach to chemistry. From his intro on the front page does make perfect sense though
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    Coastal Soap is Biodegradable?

    Thanks I will have to do some reading on this website
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    Coastal Soap is Biodegradable?

    Here you go one more word added to my dictionary - "Blackwater". Thanks :) Good point about different alkalinity of soil based on location and and different needs of plants But I don't see how plants would enjoy graywater.. As its far from natural state of water. So in the best case scenario...
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    Coastal Soap is Biodegradable?

    Interesting observation about fruit trees. Now you know fruit trees can survive grey water ( not necessarily enjoy it ). Maybe some light filtering would be possible. Also interesting your vinegar experiments for PH balancing I think cheese whey could be used as well ( leftovers after...
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    Coastal Soap is Biodegradable?

    Will be adding graywater to my dictionary :) Thanks... What are CP/HP???
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    Coastal Soap is Biodegradable?

    I'm still confused on what final outcome of soap ingredients are? Every body seems to know that its good soap. And natural. But whats in it. chemically speaking? Somebody before mentioned to me that its mostly Glycerin??? Ones you know, then could make an assumption of how well it can decompose...
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    Coastal Soap is Biodegradable?

    Sorry my mistake by Coastal soap I meant the soap that we make. KOH + coconut oil... I thought that typical name to call it coastal soap??
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    Coastal Soap is Biodegradable?

    Hi, Is Coastal Soap biodegradable? ( by coastal soap I mean soap that we make KOH + coconut oil for example ) Also is it environment friendly? How fast will it decompose? Also what are the good way to decompose it for garden use? ( reusing your waste water ) What are exact ingredients of...
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    Liquid soap fragrance how-to?

    Thanks for calculator! I don't mind it thinner. But do they mix well? Also which are long lasting? (and will not fade out overtime )
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    Liquid soap fragrance how-to?

    Hi, I need an advice on what natural ingredient I can add to liquid soap to make it smell nice. So far it smells like oil... Does essential oil mixes well with liquid soap? If so which one. Is there any other options? Thanks, Eduard
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    Dishwashing liquid

    Thanks for heads up. I will be trying d-Limonene and evaluate several different options d-Limonene + coastal soap d-Limonene + vinegar And maybe some other variations d-LImonene may be not totally green. But its the "greenest" that I have found so far. You mentioned that KOH will mix with oil...
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    Dishwashing liquid

    Hi all, Took me a while to get all ingredients together for %100 coconut oil dishwash. Well, results are mixed. Result seems to be a good liquid coastal oil. But after trying it all day today.... I must say its not as effective on grease and mold as vinegar is. So I'm back to my original...
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