Homemade Soft Scrub
Make your own soft scrub using simple ingredients and a few minutes of mixing. This cleaner is budget friendly and works great in the bathroom and kitchen.
Servings 1 jar
Cost $2
Equipment
- Mason jar
- Spoon or popsicle stick
- Measuring cup(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup Pure Castile soap
- 15 drops Essential oil(s) 10 to 15 drops, optional
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Combine the baking soda with the Castile soap in a measuring cup, or a big bowl if you're making a batch. Stir, stir, stir to make a thick paste.
- Add the water slowly, mixing until the scrub reaches a soft, spreadable consistency.
- Add the essential oil if desired and stir the mixture again.
- Transfer to a mason jar or airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Store the scrub in a sealed jar or airtight container at room temperature.
- To use, apply with a damp sponge or scrub brush and work into the surface gently.
- Wipe away cleaner residue using a damp cloth and rinse well.
- This DIY soft scrub works especially well in the bathroom on soap scum, dirt, grime, tubs, grout, and kitchen sinks.
- Avoid adding vinegar directly to stored batches because vinegar neutralizes baking soda over time.
- Hydrogen peroxide can create carbon dioxide pressure buildup in sealed containers if mixed and stored together.
- Keep away from kids and pets just like any household cleaner.