castile soap

noun

cas·tile soap (ˌ)ka-ˈstēl-

often capitalized C

: a fine hard bland soap made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide

also : any of various similar soaps

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Instead of insecticides, the owners of Krueger’s Christmas Tree Farm in Lake Elmo use a homemade mix of peppermint castile soap and neem oil to get rid of the bothersome bugs. —

Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2024 This castile soap has 18 uses, ranging from handwashing to dish washing to laundry and even household cleaning. —

Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023 This nourishing, alcohol-free cleanser treats and conditions suede shoes using key, natural ingredients including organic aloe leaf, witch hazel, and castile soap to gently clean suede while replacing essential vitamins and nutrients. —

Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023 My favorite is a soft scrub comprised of baking soda, castile soap, and coarse salt. —

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