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I know it’s been years since you made this video. But I’m SOOOO thankful I found it! Todays first time soap making and afterwards I was thinking “oh no! How do I clean this stuff”. Thank You for sharing
Haha! I literally just made my first bar of soap as well for homemade laundry detergent (100% coconut oil soap). Suddenly, I had all the dirty equipment, and I realized that I had focused so much on learning the actual soap making that I had overlooked the clean up! I'm so thankful to Elly for all this valuable information!
Thank you Elly, many soap videos don't even show this, this is most helpful for I am a beginner,I was really hoping someone will finally show this, good on you Elly for being the first
I agree, as a beginner I think it is important to know what you should and shouldn't be doing from someone with experience. Thank you so much for sharing!
Another option is to use a a very clean towel, tea towel size, or one of your choosing based on the amount of things to clean up. Either wet or dry, and using a small section of the towel, wipe out, off, as much as you can, per item. Move to a clean section of the towel and continue to each piece. You can set the dishes and utensils etc aside to Rinse as this video suggested, but if you need your items sooner, wiping them with a towel makes the cleanup sooner. Keep the towel for the same amount of soap curation you would normally. Pin a note or keep it, stored safely near your curing Soap. When it's ready, throw it in the washer to wash towels or other household items. Depending on your recipe this might not be suitable for your clothes, because of Super fats etc that could stain clothes. But for other things that wouldn't be an issue, it's a way to save on washing powder etc. Thanks for sharing this.
@@emerencespringer Great idea, I thought to wipe my stick blender off but I like your idea of wiping everything down. I need to know what to do with the container I mixed my lye solution in and the one that had the dry caustic soda, do I rinse them at the same time in the sink? Will they hurt my pipes?
@@marymcandrew7667 ... If your talking about the container that you had the dry lye and it's now empty, and the container that you mix the lye and your liquid?. If that's what you mean, yes, safely Rinse those immediately, and it "shouldn't" affect your pipes, I say shouldn't because I don't know what type of pipes or plumbing system you have. Technically, lye is mainly used in drain cleaner and in those oven cleaner spray cans. The towel idea isn't mine, I'm just sharing it. Another one is to have a designated container just for lye. One to measure and One to Mix. Rinse right away, just in case. Hope you have a great day.
Genius 🎉. I stayed up late last night making soap and I was not looking forward to wasting 1/2 a roll of paper towel wiping down everything I used. Thank you!
I begun to make soaps few years ago but I have to move to a house with a septic system and I was afraid that the septic could be damaged with the caustic. So I stopped doing soaps. Now I’m thrilled that I can make soaps again. Thank you so much for this video !
Duh to me...that makes so much sense, I was so worried about the clean up, its soap right! Thank you for sharing this, might seam like a given but some of us beginners don't know.
What a great suggestion. The first time I cleaned up I felt a sting on my forearm and I knew that a bit of lye had touched my skin. I started using gloves...but this is an even better idea!
My thumb hurt for two days because I cleaned up right away I suspected lye. And everything had a super slick slippery feel leaving me concerned things really weren’t clean
After using probably half a bottle of dish soap trying to dissolve the oils and soap batter, I was turned off and cleaning up is the main reason why I don't soap more! This trick change my life!!!
Thank you for this video. It wasnt boring at all. It was very informative. Thats one thing i was trying to find out was how to clean up after i was done. Now this just answered all my questions.
Thank you sooo much for making your channel!! I've wanted to make soap for years! And stumbled across your videos by accident.. I love that you teach us to do it ourselves!! I also love that you're fellow Aussie!! 🥰 I'm FNQ.. So very humid up here, I love that you show us all the behind the scenes! You've made my dreams possible! I'm so thankful I found your channel!! Xx
Oh, thank you so much! That's so wonderful to hear. I bet you enjoyed the soap storage video with all the tips for humid climates! I lived in Cairns for a while when I was younger, I loved it up there, and I know what you're talking about with the humidity! Thanks again. Please share my videos with others if you feel inclined, every bit of support helps me to keep going and making more videos :)
Hi...So thoughtful of you for showing this tip...When I made my first batch...there was much left over in my cups ..so I soaked it like you did. And used that soapy water for washing clothes..My laundry came out with extra fragrance
Sometimes the simplest of tips are the best, thank you 😊 I've not made any soap yet so watching all you videos and learning some great things, again thank you so much for teaching me xx
Thank you Elly, I just made my first batch of soap and I rinsed my equipment outside the house on the grass, because like you said it will clog up in the sink. Your tip is really a common sense but sometimes common sense doesn't works for every body (just like me) hahaha. thank you for the helpful tips.
Thank you, that was some thing I was struggling alway after the process. Silicone molds are concern, I alway put it with laundry in the machine with less washing soultion. It washes the laundry, while it comes clean and nice.
That's a great idea - I never thought to add the silicone moulds to the washing. I don't have much soap, if any, left on my moulds to be honest, so I just give them a quick rinse.
Thanks for that I had no idea what was the safest to do and that totally makes sense although I just made my first batch of cold process soap and I cleaned up straight away. I found mica the worst to clean up.
As I was watching the first beginner video I was thinking to my self "what about the clean up?, I wonder if this will damage my plumbing?"... so this was perfect! Thank you, your videos are the best!
Thank you for this video! Though how do you clean up some stray granuals? I find that my lye bottle gets crystals around the lid and flecks off onto the floor of my cupboard and as i have kids and pets im worried im not wiping it down enough with soapy water!
Excellent. Thanks Annie! You'd probably enjoy lots of my other videos too. They're all geared for beginners :) ruclips.net/user/EllysEverydaySoapMakingvideos
Thank you for that video. I was going to put away from my cooking utensils. But if I just have to clean it. I will most likely keep my plastic items for soap since I have so many silicone molds and plastic measuring cups. But it is nice to know I can can use my stainless steel and stick blender and stainless spoons for cooking. Thank you again.
Thank you Elly for this video. When I make soap I fear that something has gone wrong because the containers and tools feel greasy. I will follow your advice! I usually wash the dishes right away and use extra soap and hot water. Nobody else talks about this! Thank you!😊
Great information because most people would be impatient and wash right away but to me this is the smartest way 😎 Thank you! Also white vinegar will neutralize costic we used distilled white vinegar where I use to work so in theory you should be able to stick anything with lye on it in some white vinegar after using it to make it safer or if it got on your skin. Do your own research not an expert 😁
It's the best and easiest method to wash the utensil. I don't know really but u taught something new everytime this is the reason Im always waiting for ur videos and watching it and taking notes and learning from you mam. Thank you mam🤗💯
Thank you so much for this! I was wondering how to clean up. Now I won't have to gift wrap it and leave it on the front door step for unsuspecting thieves! :) Seriously, though now I feel I am ready to make soap. Your videos are the Best!
I found out first hand not to put the soap dishes, utensils, etc in the dishwasher. Don't know why I did it as I know better. Anyway,I had lots of suds and had to run the rinse cycle about 5x to clear it out. Won't do that again.
I haven't made my first batch of soap yet. I'm in the research phase - looking forward to making a batch, hopefully in the next couple weeks - but I wanted to say Thank You! For this Awesome tip =D A question: do you use the same stick blender, spatula's etc., for household cooking? Do I have to have a soap dedicated stick blender? Or is it safe to use the one I already have for cooking?
As a beginner I was wondering how you deal with cleaning all the utensils and buckets used for soap making. Thanks for making this video! I'll be watching many more of your videos.
When I am making cold process soap, I just put all the utensils (except the blender) in plastic bags until the time the soap is ready (6 weeks). Then I wash them with water. That soapy water can be used for other things like washing dishes.
Very similar to my version. The soap is saponified fully after a couple of days though, so there's no need to wait longer than than if you don't want to.
First attempt at soap - so went very simple and followed your Olive Oil / Castile soap recipe / instructions. Only question I had was 'what about cleanup?' .. a quick google and I had this video pop up! Bases covered!❤😂
Just what I was looking for. Please ignore my earlier content suggestion to create a video to explain this -- you already have and I had not yet found it. Great suggestion.
I should have looked this up before making my first soap...the clean up was SOOOO frustrating because of the oil. It was a huge mess. Will be doing this next go around
Use some isopropyl alcohol on a rag to easily wipe off any residual oiliness. It works perfectly & dries very quickly because it evaporates far faster than water.
Thanks for the tips! What do you do with the container you mixed your lye solution with though? And I always wondered about throwing paper towels I used to clean up surface area directly into trash
Hi there, I just rinse the lye solution container out with water as soon as I've poured it into the oils. That way I know there's no lye solution hanging around my kitchen that I could accidentally touch. There's no issue with putting lye solution down the drain, in fact it will help to clean it out. It's just the oily soap batter that's the problem. You don't have to worry about your paper towels either, you can just put them straight into the rubbish. As long as no children or pets are likely to go digging through it. If it's just soap batter on your paper towels this too will become soap in a day or two.
I just wipe any spilled lye with a damp cloth and rinse it straight away. Also just rinse out the lye water container with water, then wash as usual :)
Thank you Elly! I just made my first batch of soap and thought what do I do now? I have this big mess, how do I clean it? Your video was great, thank you for posting it.
Thank yooooou for this video. Here's a question just to be on the sure side: when I have washed my utensils and my stickblender, I can use them for food again, right??
Brilliant. Yes i did wonder. I got a large plastic box filled with water and threw it over the railing. We have a septic system and I felt sure I couldn't wash it down the drain. So over the railing it all went. Thanks will do this next time... Is the stick blender that you use just off the shelf from Kmart or Woolies. Ie not industrial blender?
Thanks, glad you found it helpful. I was sure not everyone would have thought of this! It's a good trick. My stick blender is an el-cheapo from Kmart, I paid about ten dollars for it years ago. It has made a tonne of soap over the years :) I do have a back up one I use for cooking in case it ever dies. Touch wood it's still going strong!
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Very helpful videos! I'm feeling more confident about making my own soap. I have another question about the stick blender. I own a stick blender which we use for cooking all the time. Is it safe to use that blender to make the soap, clean it, and then continue to use it for cooking later?
Thanks for sharing! Quick question: do you use your equipment for everyday cooking after cleaning or are your tools dedicated to soap making? Ie rubber spatulas, immersion blender, etc
So much more sensible. I’ve read books that say to soak everything in vinegar to neutralize the lye, but why make another mess when it will neutralize itself naturally?
I scrape off as much as I can first, then wiz it in some hot soapy water, then tip that down the sink. There's only a tiny amount of oil left after I've scraped it off. You can also wipe it with a paper towel and put that in the bin.
Thank you for sharing this very helpful tips Elly. Since it turns to soap after leaving the containers and utensils for a few days, I guess it's safe to use the soap water in the bucket to wash dishes that we use for foods at the same time too, correct?
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*DISCLAIMER:* The information provided within Elly's Everyday videos, website, social media pages and for Elly’s Everyday group members is based on my own personal research and experience and is provided for informational, entertainment and general educational purposes only. I am not a professional soap manufacturer and do not hold any qualifications in chemistry or skincare formulation (or any other related field) and I make no guarantees about the correctness of the information provided. Please use any information provided at your own risk and view this video if you are new to soap making: ruclips.net/video/EZTsW9UvNmU/видео.html. Thank you!
I know it’s been years since you made this video. But I’m SOOOO thankful I found it! Todays first time soap making and afterwards I was thinking “oh no! How do I clean this stuff”. Thank You for sharing
Haha! I literally just made my first bar of soap as well for homemade laundry detergent (100% coconut oil soap). Suddenly, I had all the dirty equipment, and I realized that I had focused so much on learning the actual soap making that I had overlooked the clean up! I'm so thankful to Elly for all this valuable information!
Same
Thank you Elly, many soap videos don't even show this, this is most helpful for I am a beginner,I was really hoping someone will finally show this, good on you Elly for being the first
Thank you Angela, I thought the same thing! This trick was a breakthrough for me when I discovered it. Makes it so much easier. Happy soaping :)
I agree, as a beginner I think it is important to know what you should and shouldn't be doing from someone with experience. Thank you so much for sharing!
Another option is to use a a very clean towel, tea towel size, or one of your choosing based on the amount of things to clean up. Either wet or dry, and using a small section of the towel, wipe out, off, as much as you can, per item. Move to a clean section of the towel and continue to each piece. You can set the dishes and utensils etc aside to Rinse as this video suggested, but if you need your items sooner, wiping them with a towel makes the cleanup sooner. Keep the towel for the same amount of soap curation you would normally. Pin a note or keep it, stored safely near your curing Soap. When it's ready, throw it in the washer to wash towels or other household items. Depending on your recipe this might not be suitable for your clothes, because of Super fats etc that could stain clothes. But for other things that wouldn't be an issue, it's a way to save on washing powder etc. Thanks for sharing this.
@@emerencespringer Great idea, I thought to wipe my stick blender off but I like your idea of wiping everything down. I need to know what to do with the container I mixed my lye solution in and the one that had the dry caustic soda, do I rinse them at the same time in the sink? Will they hurt my pipes?
@@marymcandrew7667 ... If your talking about the container that you had the dry lye and it's now empty, and the container that you mix the lye and your liquid?. If that's what you mean, yes, safely Rinse those immediately, and it "shouldn't" affect your pipes, I say shouldn't because I don't know what type of pipes or plumbing system you have. Technically, lye is mainly used in drain cleaner and in those oven cleaner spray cans. The towel idea isn't mine, I'm just sharing it. Another one is to have a designated container just for lye. One to measure and One to Mix. Rinse right away, just in case. Hope you have a great day.
Genius 🎉. I stayed up late last night making soap and I was not looking forward to wasting 1/2 a roll of paper towel wiping down everything I used. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
I can’t thank you enough!!!!!!!!!! I was very worried about this!!!!!!!
:) You're welcome!
I begun to make soaps few years ago but I have to move to a house with a septic system and I was afraid that the septic could be damaged with the caustic. So I stopped doing soaps. Now I’m thrilled that I can make soaps again. Thank you so much for this video !
Duh to me...that makes so much sense, I was so worried about the clean up, its soap right! Thank you for sharing this, might seam like a given but some of us beginners don't know.
Exactly. It was a revelation when I first thought of it! Thanks :)
Very thoughtful of you Elly, to share this washing up method! I would not have thought of that! BIG Thanks :-)
You are most welcome. It was a revelation to me! :)
What a great suggestion. The first time I cleaned up I felt a sting on my forearm and I knew that a bit of lye had touched my skin. I started using gloves...but this is an even better idea!
Thank you Dolly - glad you found it helpful. It's the little tricks that make all the difference :)
Dolly Perry Always use gloves for every part of soap making. Best to be careful.
But I always clean up the lye container right away, with kids and pets around don't want anyone to touch them by mistake.
My thumb hurt for two days because I cleaned up right away I suspected lye. And everything had a super slick slippery feel leaving me concerned things really weren’t clean
After using probably half a bottle of dish soap trying to dissolve the oils and soap batter, I was turned off and cleaning up is the main reason why I don't soap more! This trick change my life!!!
Yay!! And if you scrape out as much soap batter as possible from your containers, it's even easier!
Thank you for this video. It wasnt boring at all. It was very informative. Thats one thing i was trying to find out was how to clean up after i was done. Now this just answered all my questions.
Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful.
I'm about to make my first batch of soap today and this tip has kept me sane. Thank you.
This is perfect! I’ve been asking this question. Now I think I understand enough to make my first batch of soap! Thanks
Thank you Elly. I'been making soap for years and wathing everything was a punishment for pleasure.
Thank you sooo much for making your channel!! I've wanted to make soap for years! And stumbled across your videos by accident.. I love that you teach us to do it ourselves!! I also love that you're fellow Aussie!! 🥰 I'm FNQ.. So very humid up here, I love that you show us all the behind the scenes!
You've made my dreams possible! I'm so thankful I found your channel!! Xx
Oh, thank you so much! That's so wonderful to hear. I bet you enjoyed the soap storage video with all the tips for humid climates! I lived in Cairns for a while when I was younger, I loved it up there, and I know what you're talking about with the humidity! Thanks again. Please share my videos with others if you feel inclined, every bit of support helps me to keep going and making more videos :)
Thank you. I have not seen anything about this in all the videos I've watched. I appreciate you sharing.
You're very welcome, thanks for your feedback!
Hi...So thoughtful of you for showing this tip...When I made my first batch...there was much left over in my cups ..so I soaked it like you did. And used that soapy water for washing clothes..My laundry came out with extra fragrance
Perfect. You're very welcome :)
This is exactly what I needed! I just made my first batch of soap and I tried cleaning up right away and what a caustic oily disaster I made!
Thank you for sharing. I was wondering about the cleaning process. I know you mentioned it in an earlier video but it's nice to see what you do.
Thank you thank you for this. No one talks about this part and I didn’t want to try making soap until I knew how to do the clean up.
You're welcome Angie, thank you :)
Thank you Elly, this is the question that many don’t cover but I was always wondering. Thank you so much for the video. This idea is brilliant!
You're welcome! :)
Sometimes the simplest of tips are the best, thank you 😊 I've not made any soap yet so watching all you videos and learning some great things, again thank you so much for teaching me xx
That's wonderful, thanks Lisa
This helps my last soap making is the garage for a month now. Thank you for the video
You're welcome, thank you.
Thank you Elly, I just made my first batch of soap and I rinsed my equipment outside the house on the grass, because like you said it will clog up in the sink. Your tip is really a common sense but sometimes common sense doesn't works for every body (just like me) hahaha. thank you for the helpful tips.
You're welcome. That makes sense :)
Thank you, that was some thing I was struggling alway after the process. Silicone molds are concern, I alway put it with laundry in the machine with less washing soultion. It washes the laundry, while it comes clean and nice.
That's a great idea - I never thought to add the silicone moulds to the washing. I don't have much soap, if any, left on my moulds to be honest, so I just give them a quick rinse.
You think about everything! Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome Linda!
Thank you so much for this video! I thought it was this simple but wasn't sure. Beginner here as well!
Thanks for that I had no idea what was the safest to do and that totally makes sense although I just made my first batch of cold process soap and I cleaned up straight away. I found mica the worst to clean up.
You're welcome, yes, some colourants are hard to clean up. I think that's why I go for plain/light coloured soaps! :)
As I was watching the first beginner video I was thinking to my self "what about the clean up?, I wonder if this will damage my plumbing?"... so this was perfect! Thank you, your videos are the best!
Thank you, glad it was helpful! :)
Thank you for this video! Though how do you clean up some stray granuals? I find that my lye bottle gets crystals around the lid and flecks off onto the floor of my cupboard and as i have kids and pets im worried im not wiping it down enough with soapy water!
I'd like to know that too ! 😊
This is the most helpful tip I’ve received as a beginner!
Excellent. Thanks Annie! You'd probably enjoy lots of my other videos too. They're all geared for beginners :)
ruclips.net/user/EllysEverydaySoapMakingvideos
I'm interested in how you clean the recipient in which you mesure the NaOH cristals. ?!!
Just rinse it out with water and wash as usual :)
Thank you for that video. I was going to put away from my cooking utensils. But if I just have to clean it. I will most likely keep my plastic items for soap since I have so many silicone molds and plastic measuring cups. But it is nice to know I can can use my stainless steel and stick blender and stainless spoons for cooking. Thank you again.
You're welcome :)
Very helpfull for a beginner! Thank you, Elly!
We made our 1st soap today, with your beginners video.
Thank you Elly for this video. When I make soap I fear that something has gone wrong because the containers and tools feel greasy. I will follow your advice! I usually wash the dishes right away and use extra soap and hot water. Nobody else talks about this! Thank you!😊
Leaving them a few days changes everything!
Many thanks for this tip! Most helpful for me as a beginner. Have a great day.
HO MY GOSH! I NEVER KNEW THIS! WHAT A WONDERFUL TIP! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Haha! That's great! Glad I could help Richard :)
Thanks, I was just wondering about this when watching your soap making video.
Thank you, glad you liked it.
I didn’t know what to do with my dishes it was a mess, thank you very much for this
You’re welcome 😊
This is sooo helpful. I haven't tried soap making yet because I wasn't sure of how to do the clean up.... lol!! Thanks for sharing friend
You're welcome! Thank you :)
Great information because most people would be impatient and wash right away but to me this is the smartest way 😎 Thank you! Also white vinegar will neutralize costic we used distilled white vinegar where I use to work so in theory you should be able to stick anything with lye on it in some white vinegar after using it to make it safer or if it got on your skin. Do your own research not an expert 😁
You are a mine of information Elly. I would never have thought of this brilliant tip. Thank you Professor!
Haa thank you Marion! I'm a bit of a nerd actually ;)
It's the best and easiest method to wash the utensil. I don't know really but u taught something new everytime this is the reason Im always waiting for ur videos and watching it and taking notes and learning from you mam. Thank you mam🤗💯
Thanks so much Kajol, I'm so pleased you're finding my channel useful.
Great information esp. for novice soap makers. I sure wish I had as few thins as you do to wash up after I make soap!
Thank you - I like to keep it simple for the most part :)
Thank you so much for this! I was wondering how to clean up. Now I won't have to gift wrap it and leave it on the front door step for unsuspecting thieves! :) Seriously, though now I feel I am ready to make soap. Your videos are the Best!
Thank you Anna, I'm glad you liked it! You're welcome :)
I found out first hand not to put the soap dishes, utensils, etc in the dishwasher. Don't know why I did it as I know better. Anyway,I had lots of suds and had to run the rinse cycle about 5x to clear it out. Won't do that again.
Oh dear! Well your dishwasher would smell really nice I'm sure.
I haven't made my first batch of soap yet. I'm in the research phase - looking forward to making a batch, hopefully in the next couple weeks - but I wanted to say Thank You! For this Awesome tip =D
A question: do you use the same stick blender, spatula's etc., for household cooking? Do I have to have a soap dedicated stick blender? Or is it safe to use the one I already have for cooking?
The test strips aren't super accurate. Have you tried the zap test?Your soap might be perfectly fine ruclips.net/video/SS14Gsl4gKQ/видео.html
Thanks
Must get back into soap making. Thanks
You're welcome. Happy to inspire :)
As a beginner I was wondering how you deal with cleaning all the utensils and buckets used for soap making. Thanks for making this video! I'll be watching many more of your videos.
Thank you!
So clever and easy! Thanks for sharing
You're welcome, thanks for watching! :)
Thank you. I was wondering about how to clean up
When I am making cold process soap, I just put all the utensils (except the blender) in plastic bags until the time the soap is ready (6 weeks). Then I wash them with water. That soapy water can be used for other things like washing dishes.
Very similar to my version. The soap is saponified fully after a couple of days though, so there's no need to wait longer than than if you don't want to.
What a great idea!! Thankyou Elly!!
Just what I needed to know! Thank you Elly
I Love the cleaning tip, thank you so much for sharing 💙
You're welcome.
Very useful video. Bravo
Thank you.
Thanks for this tip! It's a life saver
Thank you
You're welcome :)
Thank you so much for this. You are a life saver. More power to you. With love from the Philippines xo
First attempt at soap - so went very simple and followed your Olive Oil / Castile soap recipe / instructions. Only question I had was 'what about cleanup?' .. a quick google and I had this video pop up! Bases covered!❤😂
Awesome! I've covered a lot in over 100 videos now!
Just what I was looking for. Please ignore my earlier content suggestion to create a video to explain this -- you already have and I had not yet found it. Great suggestion.
Now working to clear clogged kitchen sink drains following two days of soap making and cleaning pans, jars, utensil’s immediately after soaping.
Thank you! I just made my first CP Soap and was trying to decide how I'd clean up.
You're welcome! Good timing then ;)
I wanted to say thanks for the video! I am preparing for CP making and wasn't sure how to clean...so thanks so much! 😁😁😊😊😊
You're welcome!
I should have looked this up before making my first soap...the clean up was SOOOO frustrating because of the oil. It was a huge mess.
Will be doing this next go around
Use some isopropyl alcohol on a rag to easily wipe off any residual oiliness. It works perfectly & dries very quickly because it evaporates far faster than water.
Thanks for the tips! What do you do with the container you mixed your lye solution with though? And I always wondered about throwing paper towels I used to clean up surface area directly into trash
Hi there, I just rinse the lye solution container out with water as soon as I've poured it into the oils. That way I know there's no lye solution hanging around my kitchen that I could accidentally touch. There's no issue with putting lye solution down the drain, in fact it will help to clean it out. It's just the oily soap batter that's the problem. You don't have to worry about your paper towels either, you can just put them straight into the rubbish. As long as no children or pets are likely to go digging through it. If it's just soap batter on your paper towels this too will become soap in a day or two.
What a brilliant tip. Thank you!
Thanks! You're very welcome :)
New subscriber. very helpful the cleaning up , thank you. I will try my first batch with your recipe for beginners 🙂 you make it look so very easy!❤👍
Welcome! I hope your first batch is a success.
How do you clean up from the lye? My lye seemed almost static-y and got on the table. Also how do you clean the container that you mixed your lye in?
I just wipe any spilled lye with a damp cloth and rinse it straight away. Also just rinse out the lye water container with water, then wash as usual :)
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thank you!
Thank you I had no idea how to clean up afterwards
You're welcome.
This is very helpful, thanks so much.
You're welcome.
Thank you Elly! I just made my first batch of soap and thought what do I do now? I have this big mess, how do I clean it? Your video was great, thank you for posting it.
Thank you Monique, I'm glad you found it helpful! That was good timing :)
What an excellent tip, thank you!
Wow thanks!
You're welcome!
Best tip ever❤
Thank yooooou for this video. Here's a question just to be on the sure side: when I have washed my utensils and my stickblender, I can use them for food again, right??
As long as you get all the soap off, then yes!
I talk about it in more depth in this video ruclips.net/video/VkgUjjqa-8s/видео.html
Thank you very much 🙏❤️
I guess by me being lazy I have been doing things correctly!
Haha, yes!
Hahahha... that's awesome and funny at the same time!!!
This is a great channel thank you for all the tips.
Thank you Judy, I appreciate your feedback.
Brilliant. Yes i did wonder. I got a large plastic box filled with water and threw it over the railing. We have a septic system and I felt sure I couldn't wash it down the drain. So over the railing it all went. Thanks will do this next time... Is the stick blender that you use just off the shelf from Kmart or Woolies. Ie not industrial blender?
Thanks, glad you found it helpful. I was sure not everyone would have thought of this! It's a good trick. My stick blender is an el-cheapo from Kmart, I paid about ten dollars for it years ago. It has made a tonne of soap over the years :) I do have a back up one I use for cooking in case it ever dies. Touch wood it's still going strong!
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Very helpful videos! I'm feeling more confident about making my own soap. I have another question about the stick blender. I own a stick blender which we use for cooking all the time. Is it safe to use that blender to make the soap, clean it, and then continue to use it for cooking later?
It works great. Thx for the amazing tip
Thanks for sharing! Quick question: do you use your equipment for everyday cooking after cleaning or are your tools dedicated to soap making? Ie rubber spatulas, immersion blender, etc
The answer to that is here www.ellyseveryday.com/soap-making-faqs
Simple and smart
Thanks!
After washing the utensils are safe to use for food preparation?
Awesome helpful advice!!! Thank you!
Thanks, you're welcome!
Thank you! I tried making soap for the first time yesterday and I thought it feels so oily I must have failed making soap!
Ah no, it just needs some time :)
Thanks for sharing Elly! ☺️
You're welcome!
Wow! Thank you for that tip!
This is a good tip! I wish I would have known this when I first started out. I've subbed to your channel and I'm enjoying your videos
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying them :)
What about the container that had just the lye and water? How does that get cleaned to ensure its safe
Just rinse with water and wash as usual :)
Lye is the same stuff in drain cleaner, so I assume it would be ok. Safe for septic too, apparently
No, definitely not! You need 98% pure sodium hydroxide. Drain cleaner has other stuff in it.
Thank you we really needed this 👍🏽
Thanks for sharing this great tip. I just made my very first batch of soap, and I was wandering how I would go about cleaning the soap batter😅
What about the containers you used for the lye crystals and the lye water mixture? Can those just sit for a day or two also?
Just rinse them right away with water.
So much more sensible. I’ve read books that say to soak everything in vinegar to neutralize the lye, but why make another mess when it will neutralize itself naturally?
Exactly!
Wow, very easy! Thank you!
You're welcome.
Thank you for this helpful video. What do you do with the soap batter water that you washed off the stick blender ?
I scrape off as much as I can first, then wiz it in some hot soapy water, then tip that down the sink. There's only a tiny amount of oil left after I've scraped it off. You can also wipe it with a paper towel and put that in the bin.
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thank you
Would it be okay to leave the lye/water mixture out to solidify as well? Or is it better to clean directly after? I’m worried about the lye.
It won't solidify. Rinse out any lye water containers with fresh water straight away!
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thank you!
Thanks for uploading this
You're welcome.
Thank you for sharing this very helpful tips Elly. Since it turns to soap after leaving the containers and utensils for a few days, I guess it's safe to use the soap water in the bucket to wash dishes that we use for foods at the same time too, correct?
Yes, absolutely!