How One Bottle Of Magic Soap Can Help Stretch Your Household Budget - Part 2

If you haven’t already, check out part 1 of this blog post for some practical tips on how to get the best and longest use out of your Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Soap, and then come back to this one.

We’re all feeling the pinch when it comes to grocery shopping lately, and with the cost of household cleaning products particularly on the rise, it seems now is the perfect time to explore alternative solutions when it comes to looking after our homes. 

The good news is that there is no need to sacrifice on quality when it comes to finding more cost-effective cleaning solutions.  You also don’t need to purchase multiple products which result in excess packaging and plastic. 

Investing in a single product with multi-uses proves to be a simple yet impactful method of economising within the household. Cue Dr. Bronner’s whose organic Pure-Castile Liquid Magic Soap is one of the most versatile personal and home care products out there, boasting 18-in-1 uses – yep, 18!

A little also goes a very long way with Dr. Bronner’s – the Liquid Soap is three times more concentrated than other pure-castile soaps which helps you to reduce waste and save money in the long term.

Let’s look at some examples… 

Handwash

One 3.78l bottle of Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Soap makes 63x 250ml bottles of foaming soap using a 4:1 water to soap ratio. This equates to $2.58 per hand wash bottle – much more affordable than most 250ml soaps you’ll find on the shelf, even the conventional ones that cost around $4!

 All-purpose spray

One 3.78l bottle makes 63x 1 litre multi-purpose sprays using 60ml topped up with water.  This equals $2.58 per spray bottle compared to $7 for the 750ml bottles you’ll find on the shelf. 

Windows

One 3.78l bottle makes 252x 1 litre bottles of window cleaner using 15ml in every 1 litre bottle. This equals $0.62 per bottle which is even cheaper than a 2 litre bottle of white vinegar!

Toilets

One 3.78l bottle makes 25x 750ml bottles of toilet cleaner using a 4:1 water to soap ratio and ¼ teaspoon of tea tree oil. Simply squirt bowl thoroughly, sprinkle baking soda on the brush, scrub the bowl, allow to sit for 10 mins then flush. This will get you 10+ toilet cleans per spray bottle which equates to approx. $0.65 per clean.  

Plant spray for bugs

One 3.78l bottle makes 252x 1 litre bottles of plant spray using 15ml in every 1 litre bottle. This equals $0.62 per bottle.

Ant spray (must be Tea Tree soap)

One 3.78l bottle makes 63x 1 litre ant spray bottles using 60ml topped up with water.  This equals $2.58 per spray bottle.

You get the picture… lots of uses, lots of savings!  Additionally, you can use Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Magic Soap for face-washing, cleaning make-up brushes, washing clothes, cleaning produce, doing the dishes and even washing your pets!  It’s certified organic, fair trade, vegan and cruelty-free. 

While it might seem overwhelming at first, choosing safe and effective cleaning products that are good for the planet can be simple, fun and the best choice for your wallet in the long run.

For more information on Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 uses, please see the dilutions cheat sheet here.