ot. grandpas brand pine tar soap

[scaredyclassic]

you ever smelled this stuff? kind of liek a cross between campfire smell and burnt tires.

im thinking of switching over to it 100% in 2015.

[UCGal]

I don’t know about that soap – but the only commercial cleaning product I buy (vs my home made cleaning products) is the old school pinesol. (Not the fancy “meadow scented” versions). Something in pine tar (the basis for your soap and pinesol) is magic. Plus it’s enviro friendly, safe for grey-water systems, safe for septic (and pump systems which we have)….
Sometimes the old traditional products ARE better.

[NotCranky]

Murphy’s oil soap UCGal? You don’t have some of that? Seems like it would be hard to substitute with something home made?

[scaredyclassic]

this is body soap

im looking to make some minor adjustments in 2015 and i think one of them is switching to this combo soap / shampoo…

[UCGal]

I used to use Murphy’s oil soap when I had wood floors. Now I have ceramic tile – so pinesol works better.

At least in my perception.

I usually just dust with microfiber rags – no pledge or furniture polish.

[no_such_reality]

You getting psoriasis? Pine tar and coal tar typically are used to treat skin problems. I’ve used some coal tar in the past for it. Nasty but works.

For a natural soap, I’ve be using Dr. Bronners magic 4 in 1. So mainstream now Target carries it. It’s a pretty simple liquid Castile soap. Use the peppermint to get that morning jolt.

[CA renter]

[quote=UCGal]I used to use Murphy’s oil soap when I had wood floors. Now I have ceramic tile – so pinesol works better.

At least in my perception.

I usually just dust with microfiber rags – no pledge or furniture polish.[/quote]

Have you tried vinegar and *hot* water for tile? I’ve found that to work best of all. I use a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio of vinegar to water. For tough jobs (like after a gross, messy party), a bit more vinegar, up to 1:1, and do a rinse mop afterward.

BTW, I’ve also incorporated the tea tree oil since you had mentioned it before — both in my vinegar/water spray bottle and my mop water. It works well and definitely makes it smell less like a salad bar. Thanks for the tip.

[FlyerInHi]

I prefer fragrance free. Strong smells make me nauseated.

Did anyone notice that Latinos like really strong smelling laundry detergents and fabric softener? Not sure what brand it is, but you can smell it meters away.

[scaredyclassic]

[quote=FlyerInHi]I prefer fragrance free. Strong smells make me nauseated.

Did anyone notice that Latinos like really strong smelling laundry detergents and fabric softener? Not sure what brand it is, but you can smell it meters away.[/quote]

the world is scented.

[scaredyclassic]

[quote=no_such_reality]You getting psoriasis? Pine tar and coal tar typically are used to treat skin problems. I’ve used some coal tar in the past for it. Nasty but works.

For a natural soap, I’ve be using Dr. Bronners magic 4 in 1. So mainstream now Target carries it. It’s a pretty simple liquid Castile soap. Use the peppermint to get that morning jolt.[/quote]

if it cures psoriasis, it seems like it would ahve some good in it, right?

[scaredyclassic]

[quote=CA renter][quote=UCGal]I used to use Murphy’s oil soap when I had wood floors. Now I have ceramic tile – so pinesol works better.

At least in my perception.

I usually just dust with microfiber rags – no pledge or furniture polish.[/quote]

Have you tried vinegar and *hot* water for tile? I’ve found that to work best of all. I use a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio of vinegar to water. For tough jobs (like after a gross, messy party), a bit more vinegar, up to 1:1, and do a rinse mop afterward.

BTW, I’ve also incorporated the tea tree oil since you had mentioned it before — both in my vinegar/water spray bottle and my mop water. It works well and definitely makes it smell less like a salad bar. Thanks for the tip.[/quote]

vinegar is a miraculous substance

[UCGal]

I agree! Miraculous.

[FlyerInHi]

I put vinegar in the dishwasher rinse aid and now the seal of the cap expanded. It’s loose and I have to push it in. Any other homemade recommendation?

[no_such_reality]

[quote=scaredyclassic][quote=no_such_reality]You getting psoriasis? Pine tar and coal tar typically are used to treat skin problems. I’ve used some coal tar in the past for it. Nasty but works.

For a natural soap, I’ve be using Dr. Bronners magic 4 in 1. So mainstream now Target carries it. It’s a pretty simple liquid Castile soap. Use the peppermint to get that morning jolt.[/quote]

if it cures psoriasis, it seems like it would ahve some good in it, right?[/quote]

No not really. Most things that help with Psorasis work thru suppressing the body’s ability to generate skin cells since psorasis is actually a excess production item.

Tar soap products can be very drying. If you have very oily skin this can be good. If your skin isn’t excessively oily already, then with our climate, the tar based soaps can really dry you out.

As with many homeopathic treatments, you really need to understand what you are getting. The active ingredient is aromatic hydrocarbon tar. Named aromatic because it smells good, but Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. The grandpa’s brand looks to be pretty pure with just oils, pine tar and glycerin. Other brands may have additional homeopathic ingredients in it.

[scaredyclassic]

[quote=no_such_reality][quote=scaredyclassic][quote=no_such_reality]You getting psoriasis? Pine tar and coal tar typically are used to treat skin problems. I’ve used some coal tar in the past for it. Nasty but works.

For a natural soap, I’ve be using Dr. Bronners magic 4 in 1. So mainstream now Target carries it. It’s a pretty simple liquid Castile soap. Use the peppermint to get that morning jolt.[/quote]

if it cures psoriasis, it seems like it would ahve some good in it, right?[/quote]

No not really. Most things that help with Psorasis work thru suppressing the body’s ability to generate skin cells since psorasis is actually a excess production item.

Tar soap products can be very drying. If you have very oily skin this can be good. If your skin isn’t excessively oily already, then with our climate, the tar based soaps can really dry you out.

As with many homeopathic treatments, you really need to understand what you are getting. The active ingredient is aromatic hydrocarbon tar. Named aromatic because it smells good, but Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. The grandpa’s brand looks to be pretty pure with just oils, pine tar and glycerin. Other brands may have additional homeopathic ingredients in it.[/quote]

yeah. thanks. i ahvent thoughtthis through. i just feel it was predestined that i use this soap. but maybe i can choose not to…

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