Experts are sharing smart and simple ideas.
), there are plenty of creative ways to put soap to work in your home.
Make DIY Detergent
“My favorite unexpected use of a bar of soap is in thelaundry room.
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Fix A Zipper
“Got a zipper thats acting up?
Rub a dry bar of soap along the teeth, and voilasmooth sailing.
This works because the soaps fragrance gently permeates the space, keeping your clothes fresh and clean.
Plus, its an eco-friendly alternative to chemical-laden air fresheners or sachets.
Defend Your Garden
“Deerand rabbits might be cute, but not when theyre nibbling your flowers.
Its like a natural no vacancy sign for critters,” recommends Knoll.
Keep Your Shoes Sparkling
“Rubbing soap on yourleather shoes (yes, really!)
keeps them shiny and new, as well as creating a nice waterproof shield.
Be sure to buff them out once you apply the bar to the surface area.
“Rub a bar of soap over the glass while its dry.
Dont rub too much onto itit only needs to be a quick sweep.
Then buff the marks off using a dry, lint-free cloth.
The next time the mirror gets warm, it wont steam up!”
“Just rub the soap along the runners or edges, and they sail.”
“Certain essential oils and soap ingredients repel those nasty critters and keep your home a bug-free zone.
Bonus points if its citronella or patchouli-scented.”
“The soap also lubricates the pins, making them glide more easily through fabric.
Bar soap is extremely versatile in the sewing world,” says Geosits.
Christensen adds that a bar soap can make it easy to thread a needle.
“Give that thread a run over the flat surface of the bar and voila-super easy sewing!”
Bar soap is your portable aroma-filled friend.
It’s much better than clunky bottles of liquid soap which may or may not leak.
