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Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner

Can I mix Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner with alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol can be mixed with Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner*. However, certain proportions are beneficial, and others detrimental. Adding alcohol up to 5% of the Sal Suds amount can increase the cleaning ability. But any more than that, and the

Can I mix Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner with bleach?

While you can mix many things with our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner*, we don't recommend combining it with bleach as bleach is a highly reactive substance. Lisa Bronner puts it best in her blog post "What Can You Mix with Castile Soap?":. Some seri

Can I mix Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner with vinegar?

We do not recommend mixing vinegar with Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner*. We recently did effectiveness testing after mixing the two, and we found that Sal Suds mixed with vinegar is less effective at cleaning than Sal Suds alone. *Sal Suds cleaner sh

Can I use a pump dispenser with the Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner?

Due to our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner* being very concentrated, it does not work well in pump dispensers. We have tested a variety of pumps and dilutions over the years with little success. Inevitably, the pumps always clog. Instead, we would rec

Can the citric acid and sodium benzoate create benzene?

Studies have shown that benzene formation may be a concern in consumer products when sodium benzoate is used in conjunction with ascorbic acid. The citric acid used in Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner*, is not an ascorbic acid. However, our Sal Suds fo

Does Sal Suds work in HE Washing Machines?

Yes! Our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner* works wonderfully to wash clothing by hand and in regular or high-efficiency (HE) washing machines. However, please note that while our products are not HE-certified, we do receive a lot of positive feedback f

How can I purchase a Sal Suds Refill Carton?

As a manufacturer, our hope is that someday all our packaging will be either 100% recyclable, compostable, or reusable. We are working hard to ensure that the materials used to make our packaging are as renewable and regenerative as possible and that

How do I use Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner?

Use Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner* for just about any cleaning task in your home: dishes, floors, laundry detergent & more. Sal Suds is safe on most surfaces that can get wet—stone, tile, stainless steel, fabrics, carpets—replace multiple products w

Is Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner safe to use around kids or pets?

Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner* is an extremely clean rinsing product that will not leave any residue, so there is nothing left on surfaces to impact sensitive skin or sensitive systems. Additionally, Sal Suds is a non-toxic, highly effective cleaner

What is my Sal Suds Biodegradable Clearner's shelf life?

Our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner* has a 3-year shelf life from the date of manufacture. Rather than have a best-by-date, we have the manufacture date represented by a lot code located right below the bottom of the label, on the bottle. The first tw

What is the difference between Pure-Castile Liquid Soap and Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner?

While our Pure-Castile Liquid Soaps and Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner* can be used interchangeably in many applications, they have some key differences. The biggest difference between the two is that our Castle Soap is a "true soap" while our Sal Su

What is the difference between soap and detergent?

Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner* is a mild detergent, and the Castile and Organic Sugar Soap are soaps. The difference between soaps and detergents is that soaps are “the salt of a fatty acid”, which means they're made in a one-step reaction directly

Where can I purchase Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner in the EU or UK?

Unfortunately, we are not actively selling Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner* in Europe. At the moment, we do not have a timeline for when we will be reintroducing Sal Suds to this market. In the meantime, our Pure-Castile Liquid Soap can be used for ho

Why is my soap cloudy or white?

Our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner* and Pure-Castile Liquid Soap turn cloudy when exposed to colder temperatures. Some varieties of our soaps or previously opened bottles can cloud faster than others. Sal Suds will turn opaque white and even solidify

What is the pH for Sal Suds?

Our Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner has a pH of 6.5-7. Sal Suds is not a soap but instead is a concentrated hard-surface all-purpose cleaner. This product is made with plant-based surfactants and natural fir needle and spruce essential oils (no cheap,