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

Examples of castile soap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My favorite is a soft scrub comprised of baking soda, castile soap, and coarse salt. —

Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 29 Aug. 2023 Kirk's castile soap is a popular choice for homemade detergents. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023 To start, grate the castile soap bars into fine particles using a hand grater or food processor. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023 Instead, Alicia uses castile soap. —

Allyson Byers, SELF, 15 Mar. 2021 Mix water with castile soap (see below) to create a cleaning solution, then use this brush to wash away the grime accumulated on nylon or other manmade fabrics. —

Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023 Designed for carpets, upholstery, and other fabrics, this foam is more likely than castile soap to remove stains from grease, makeup, and other aggressive spills on the outside of your suitcase or in the lining. —

Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023 Other mild soaps, such as foaming hand soap or liquid castile soap, can also be used to clean cowhide. —

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2022 After that, add a quarter cup of liquid castile soap, one teaspoon of lemon juice and 10 drops of lavender essential oil. —

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