Get ready to whip up your own melt and pour dish soap bars with a refreshing grapefruit twist! This easy DIY project is perfect for anyone looking to add a natural, zesty scent to their kitchen.
I love making my own dish soap because it allows me to customize fragrances and ingredients to suit my preferences, ensuring I always have a natural dish soap to use. I also prefer a natural solid dish soap bar over liquid soap because it tends to be more eco-friendly and produces less waste with minimal packaging. That's why this dish soap bar recipe is perfect!
Why You’ll Love This DIY Grapefruit Dish Soap
- Create your own homemade dish soap bars with my easy and natural solid dish soap recipe!
- Uses all-natural ingredients – free from any chemical additives store-brand dish soaps may have.
- Grapefruit is known as a natural odor neutralizer.
- Given its acidic nature, grapefruit helps break down pesky oils and stains that are otherwise hard to wash off.
- Grapefruit is widely known for its antibacterial properties.
Ingredient Notes
Shea butter melt and pour soap base: Its rich, moisturizing properties help soften hands while effectively cleaning dishes
Grapefruit: Its natural acids are awesome at cutting through grease and grime (especially with hot water).
Grapefruit essential oil: If you want a stronger scent, add some grapefruit essential oil.
- Citrus essential oils work great with grapefruit, so if you're looking for something different, use lemon essential oil instead.
How to Make Easy Melt and Pour DIY Grapefruit Dish Soap
- In a double boiler, over medium heat, add the soap base.
- Stir with a spatula until fully melted, about five minutes.
- Turn off the heat, then stir in grapefruit zest.
- Pour the soap into the soap molds of choice.
- Allow the soap to cool and set for at least a few hours before removing from the molds.
- To use, wet the soap and run a dish scrub brush over the bar before washing dishes.
- Keep unused bars stored in a cool, dry place for up to one year.
Top Tips
- You may also add other fragrance oils, such as bergamot, mint, lavender, and ginger, to the mix. These best complement grapefruit fragrance.
- Only pick one (to avoid overpowering scents) and ensure the fragrance oil you'll use is safe for the skin.
- Pouring at a medium temperature avoids premature solidification and ensures smooth and even bars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it can enhance the soap’s moisturizing properties and boost its cleaning power, helping to create a richer lather and more bubbles.
Yes, you can, but use a moderate heat setting to melt the soap in short intervals. Heat the soap in 20 to 30-second bursts. After each interval, stir the soap base to help it melt evenly and to check the consistency.
Each type has advantages, whether you’re looking for ease of use, customization, or a particular aesthetic.
Liquid dish soap is highly convenient but often contains harsh chemicals, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, which can cause skin and eye irritation.
Cold process soap is typically designed for skincare, not dishwashing, and will lack degreasing power.
Melt-and-pour soap is the safest option because you have complete control over the ingredients and ensure that no lye is added.
Storage Tips
DIY dish soap bars can become mushy and hard to use if not stored properly. Make sure to dry your soap bar completely after using it. Keep your dish soap away from water and direct sunlight.
For easier storage, you can use a soap dish with proper ventilation and drainage. Look for ones with small holes and ridges.
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DIY Melt and Pour Grapefruit Dish Soap Recipe
Equipment
Materials
- 4 ounces shea butter melt and pour soap base
- Zest of one whole grapefruit
- Optional - grapefruit essential oil if you want a stronger scent
Instructions
- In a double boiler over medium heat, add the soap base.
- Stir until fully melted, about five minutes.
- Turn off the heat, then stir in grapefruit zest.
- Pour the soap into soap molds of choice.
- All the soap to cool and set at least a few hours before removing from the molds.
- To use, wet the soap and run a dish brush over the bar before scrubbing dishes.
- Keep unused bars stored in a cool, dry place for up to one year
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