I love a good non-toxic, all-natural swap, but I need it to actually work which is why I’m obsessed with this all-natural solid dish soap bar.

These days, more and more people are transitioning to dish soap bars because we’re realizing, myself included that liquid soap isn’t necessary. A bar works just as well and looks much more aesthetic in the kitchen.

I kept eyeing dish soap bars on Amazon for a while, but I couldn’t justify spending $15 on something I wasn’t sure I’d even like. So, I decided to try making my own first and I’m so glad I did! Not only did I save money, but I also learned how to make it and now have a recipe I can easily reuse, not just for myself but also for family and friends. It truly makes an amazing gift!

This dish soap bar is simple, effective, and smells so fresh with that hint of lime. Plus, you get the satisfaction of making something yourself.

Why Use a Solid Dish Soap Bar?

I used to think dish soap had to come in a bottle. But liquid dish soaps often have unnecessary chemicals, and they run out so fast. A solid dish soap bar lasts longer, is super easy to use, and bonus, it looks way cuter sitting by the sink.

Solid Dish Soap Bar Recipe

This recipe makes one dish soap bar, but you can easily double or triple it if you want extras.

Ingredients:

2.5 ounces melt-and-pour soap base (I used goat’s milk, but any kind works)
10-15 drops lime essential oil (or your fave)
1 tablespoon lime peel powder (or lemon/orange zest)
Soap mold

Instructions:

1. Cut and Melt the Soap Base

Chop up your soap base into small chunks. Melt it in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between. (Don’t overheat it!)

2. Add the Lime Peel Powder

Let the melted soap base cool slightly, then mix in the lime peel powder.

3. Stir in the Essential Oils

Add the essential oils and keep stirring to ensure everything is evenly distributed.

4. Pour into the Mold

Carefully pour the mixture into your soap mold. Let it sit for a few hours or overnight until fully hardened.

5. Remove and Use

Once the soap is firm, pop it out of the mold, and it’s ready to use!

How to Use a Solid Dish Soap Bar:

Just get it wet, rub a dish brush or scrubber over it until you get some suds, and wash as usual.

Notes:

You can swap out the lime peel powder for lemon or orange zest if you prefer.
Any melt-and-pour soap base works, so use what you have!
Essential oils are totally optional, but they make the whole thing smell amazing.

Dish Soap Bar Customizations:

If you want to make your solid dish soap bar more effective at cutting grease, you can tweak the recipe with these ingredients:

1. Add Washing Soda (Sodium Carbonate)

1 teaspoon
Washing soda is a natural degreaser that helps break down oils and grime.

2. Use Citrus Essential Oils

Lemon, orange, or grapefruit essential oil
Citrus oils are known for their grease-cutting properties.

3. Incorporate Vinegar

1 teaspoon of white vinegar
Mix it in after melting the soap base, but stir quickly as it can slightly thicken the mixture.
Vinegar helps dissolve grease and acts as a natural disinfectant.

4. Try a Coconut Oil-Based Soap Base

Coconut oil soap has stronger cleansing properties than goat’s milk soap, making it better for grease removal.

This little dish soap bar has officially earned a permanent spot by my sink. No plastic, no weird ingredients, just a solid, hardworking soap that gets the job done.

Dish Soap Bar Recipe

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This all-natural solid dish soap bar is an easy DIY swap for a non-toxic, eco-friendly kitchen. It cuts through grease and lasts longer than liquid soap.

Servings 1 soap bar

Ingredients

2.5 ounces melt and pour soap base
10-15 drops essential oil I used lime
1 tbsp⅓ lime peel powder
Soap mold

Instructions

Cut up the melt and pour soap base into small squares.
Melt in the microwave on low heat for 30 seconds at a time. Stir in between until it is completely melted.
Wait for the base to cool for a bit, then add in the lime peel powder.
Finally, add in the essential oils. Keep stirring.
Then, pour into your mold. Wait a few hours or overnight until it is hard. Take out of your mold and enjoy!
To Use: Get wet and rub a dish scrub on it until you see some bubbles. Then wash your dishes

Notes

You can add essential oils if you want.
Any melt and pour soap base works. I used goat’s milk.
You don’t have to use lime powder. You can also use lemon or orange zest as well.

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