it’s possible for you to even make your own liquid soap!
Works great in smelly shoes and boots, too.
Make it easier by coating the threads of the screw with a bit of bar soap.
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In the workshop, use a bar of soap to make an easy-to-remove mark as a cutting guide.
Then use the bar to coat the teeth of a handsaw so it will glide through the wood.
Rub it over the hole to fill it in until it’s time to spackle the hole and repaint.
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Insert the coated key into the lock and operate it a few times.
The lock should become easier to use.
When a mirror is fully dry, rub a bar of soap over the glass.
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Don’t add water, just buff away any streaks with a dry cloth.
The next time you shower, no fog!
This works well on eyeglasses and sunglasses, too.
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Stop the Squeaks
A bar of soap will solve squeaky door hinges and floorboards.
Simply rub a dry bar of soap on the edges of squeaky areas.
Test the squeak and reapply if needed.
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The soapy film will create a bubble when the air escapes.
The soap will prevent the soil or grease from getting under your nails.
Use a mesh bag or an old pair of pantyhose to make hanging easy.
Sew Easier
Use a bar of soap to mark hems and seam lines for easier sewing.
Create a pincushion by covering a bar with a bit of pretty fabric.
By storing pins and needles in the soap, they’ll glide through fabric with ease.
Choose a bar with no added conditioners and scrub away.
Make Your Own Liquid Soap
Save some money by making your ownliquid soap.
Use a hand grater to shave 4 ounces of bar soap and mix with 4 cups of boiling water.
Stir until the soap is dissolved, allow to cool completely, and pour into your dispensers.
Store extra soap in a cool place and give the container a good shake before using.
Make Homemade Laundry Detergent
Soap is an essential ingredient inhomemade laundry detergent.
Just add somewashing soda,borax, andbaking sodato save money on every load.
Homemade laundry detergent is evensafe to use in high-efficiency washers.
Soap can remove the pheromones on ant trails.
Prevent Garden Pests
Insecticidal soapis a safe way to prevent pests from destroying your plants.
