How Our Kitchen Soap Tackles Stubborn Grease
Cooking inevitably produces persistent grease residues. Traditional detergents often struggle to remove oil from pots, countertops, and utensils. Our solid kitchen soap is formulated to combat all types of grease while minimising packaging waste and chemical additives.
Performance in Cold and Hot Water
A high lauric acid content from coconut oil ensures rapid emulsification of fats at any temperature. In hot water, the soap dissolves oils more actively, speeding up cleaning. In cold water, the solid bar’s structure allows even distribution of the cleansing agents without loss. The combination of coconut and castor oils creates a stable lather that encapsulates grease until rinsed away.
Hard Water and Soap Scum: The Role of Citrates
In British Columbia, water contains significant amounts of calcium and magnesium, leading to soap scum formation. Sodium citrate, derived from citric acid, binds hardness ions, preventing soap precipitation. The result: surfaces stay clean, and the soap retains its effectiveness without increased usage.
Solid Soap vs. Liquid Dish Gels
The solid form minimises packaging waste and concentrates active ingredients. Unlike liquid gels, which are diluted with water and stabilisers, our bar contains maximum oils and alkali to tackle tough grease. The firm structure allows precise dosing and reduces excessive foaming, which does not always correspond to cleaning efficiency.
Versatility: Dishes, Countertops, Garden and Work Tools
Our soap works beyond kitchen surfaces. Its high concentration of alkali and emulsifiers effectively removes plant and animal oils from garden tools, countertops, and household or professional implements. This makes it a multifunctional solution for the home and workplace.
Removing Food Oils vs. Technical Oils
The combination of coconut oil, high-oleic sunflower oil, stearin, and salt efficiently breaks down both food and more viscous technical oils. Active soap components penetrate the grease layer, disrupt molecular bonds, and keep particles suspended in water until rinsed away.
Effectiveness on Stainless Steel, Glass, and Plastic
The solid soap produces a gentle abrasive lather safe for stainless steel and glass surfaces. On plastic, it leaves no film thanks to a combination of sodium lactate and sodium citrate, which stabilise the foam and prevent soap streaks. This ensures visible cleanliness without extra rinsing.
Scientific Corner
Sodium lactate and sodium citrate act as buffering systems: they maintain the optimal pH of the soap solution, enhancing grease solubility and preventing residue formation. This approach maximises efficiency with minimal superfat, which is critical for household use.
