The classic bar of soap was displaced with the arrival of its liquid version, an innovation that everyone fell in love with. Even if you prefer this version, don’t put the bar aside, as you can put it to other uses around your home, including turning it into liquid soap!
Fix drawers and sliding doors
When drawers or sliding doors don’t open easily, a bar of soap can solve the problem. Rub the bar of soap on the edges of the drawers or on the tracks of the doors so that everything slides easily.
perfume the closet
Scented bars of soap can scent various areas of the home. Cabinets, suitcases, cars, and also shoes. Wrap the bars in a piece of cloth and keep it where you want to impregnate its aroma.
Facilitate furniture assembly
If you are a homemade furniture enthusiast or purchase a piece of furniture taken apart, you may struggle with assembly. Make it easier by coating the screw threads with a little bar soap. You can also use a bar of soap to make an easy-to-remove mark as a cutting guide, and to cut, cover the teeth of the hacksaw so it slides through the wood.
hide a mistake
If you made a hole while trying to nail on the wall, use a bar of soap that matches the color of the wall, rub it over it to fill it in until it’s time to repaint.
Prevent Paint Splatter
When painting a door or window that has glass or a mirror, rub a bar of soap around the trim to protect it and remove any splattered paint easily.
loosen a lock
If a door lock is rigid, smear the key on a dry bar of soap to coat the surface. Insert the coated key into the lock; it will be easier to use when you repeat it several times.
Prevent mirrors and glasses from fogging up
After a hot shower the mirrors fog up and you can’t use them right away, but a bar of soap can solve the problem. When the mirror is completely dry, rub a bar of soap on the glass. You don’t need to add water, just buff with a dry cloth. It also works well on glasses and sunglasses.
stop the squeaks
A bar of soap keeps door hinges from squeaking. Just rub a dry bar of soap on the edges of the hinges. Check if the squeak continues, and reapply if necessary.
pinpoint the leak
If you can’t tell where the air is escaping from a tire or inflatable pool, moisten a bar of soap and rub it over its surface. The soapy film will create a bubble where air can escape. It also works to detect gas leaks.
Protect your furniture from pets
If you have a puppy, rabbit or ferret, you know that they love to chew everything in their path. Coat the legs and edges of wooden furniture with a bar of soap to prevent damage.
Get dirt off your hands easier
Before you get your hands in the garden or do a car repair, dig your nails into a bar of soap and rub the rest of your hands with the dry bar. The soap will prevent dirt or grease from getting under your fingernails and will make the rest of your hands easy to clean.
protect plants
Hang a bar of soap from the bushes or grate some on the ground to repel some pests. Use a mesh bag or an old pair of socks for easy hanging. You can even lightly rub a damp bar of soap on the undersides of the plants to combat aphids and other pests.
unlock a lock
Rub a dry bar of soap over the teeth of your garment zipper to make it slide on more easily.
remove difficult stains
You can use almost any bar soap to remove stains from clothes. Choose a neutral bar and rub on the stain before putting the garment in the washing machine.
Make homemade liquid hand soap
Use a kitchen grater to break up a whole bar of soap (approximately 150 grams) and mix with four cups of water that you have brought to a boil; stir until soap dissolves. Let it cool completely and pour into dispensers. Shake well before using to wash hands or all over the body.
Make homemade laundry detergent
Soap is an essential ingredient in homemade detergent. You can use the mixture prepared earlier, just add a little bicarbonate of soda.
With information from The Spruce