FAQs
How long does a Solid Dish Bar last?
This will depend on how frequently it is used, your household size, and how it is stored. If the soap bar is appropriately stored in a dry area (avoid setting in water), it will prolong its life. For my family of 5, 1 bar can last around 3-4 weeks.
Why use a Solid Dish Bar soap vs. a liquid detergent?
Our solid dish bar soaps are 0 Waste from product to packaging! The soaps are hand made in small batch, all natural, 100% biodegradable from product to packaging, and does not contain any palm oil, parabens or chemicals.
When the solid dish bar soap is finished you will have absolutely no plastic container to dispose of and our packaging is 100% biodegradable. The packaging is made of 100% cotton muslin which has many other uses - store your jewelry, ear buds, or small change. When you're finally ready to dispose of it, know that it is 100% biodegradable and will decompose naturally within 5-6 months.
Ingredients! Ingredients! Ingredients! When was the last time you looked at the ingredients of your dish detergent? We scrutinize ingredients in our food - checking the calories, the sugar, whether there is gluten or if it is Keto, but most people have never looked at the chemicals in their liquid dish detergent
Other than water, we personally are unable to pronounce 98% of the ingredients. Yet, we happily lather dish detergent allover our pots, pans, and plates and consume the chemicals. We focus on micro plastics but no one focuses on the micro-chemicals we consume and release into our oceans.
Solid dish soap bars are 0 waste, plastic free, and contain all natural ingredients. Our solid dish soaps only contain 4 ingredients: Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Water, Sodium Hydroxide (oh and 1 more – lots and lots of love – as each bar is a labor of our love).
And lastly, there are separate dish detergents for cleaning baby bottles and even for our pets - why is that? That speaks a lot without saying much. Why is it that we cannot clean a newborns bottle or our fur baby's bowl with the same dish detergent used for dishes?
The Clean Essentials uses sustainably sourced all natural ingredients - so whether you wash your newborn's bottle or Buddy's bowl - know you can do it with a peace of mind.
How exactly does a solid dish bar soap made mainly of coconut oil remove grease and clean dishes?
It’s basic science 101! Like attracts like. The oils from your dishes (i.e. grease from foods, oils from cooking etc) will bond together with the coconut & castor oil of the solid dish soap – and upon rinsing the water will wash everything away.
How do you clean with a solid dish bar?
It’s actually easier than one would think. We suggest to remove all the leftover foods and sauces from the dishes and then rinsing them with water. Afterwards, wet the soap, wet the cleaning utensil – rub together to create rich fluffy suds. Repeat as needed to refresh the suds. Wash and rinse well.
Does solid dish soap foam?
Yes, it does! Just as body soap does when lathered with a loofa sponge, solid dish soap is no different.
Where should I store my solid dish bar soap?
Your solid dish bar soap should be stored in a clean, dry space to maximize its usage and ensure you get full effective use. We don’t believe that storage requires purchasing anything fancy. We suggest simply using a small dish plate add some natural rocks from the beach or garden.
What kind of scrub do I use with the solid dish bar soap?
Cleaning with a solid dish bar soap does not require any special or fancy utensils. Some clean with a sponge or scrubber, while others use a dish towel. Regardless of your cleaning kitchen utensil of choice, anything can be used.
Where are the solid dish bar soaps made?
All the soaps are made in a small private factory called “my kitchen” which ensures that they are all sustainably produced under a controlled environment.
Is Clean Essentials free of Palm Oil?
Yes, Clean Essentials is responsibly sourced - all dish bars are fragrance, parabens and Palm Oil free. So you can have a peace of mind cleaning.
What shipping methods do you offer?
Currently we offer standard shipping. Patience isn’t just a virtue, but it’s also good for the environment. Standard shipping means fewer trucks on the road, and helps to cut down on the number of trucks that aren’t fully packed with deliveries.
If you're here it means you are concerned about our environment and the planet, as much as, we are. Therefore we hope you understand that sometimes patience is truly a virtue, and that patience pays off by decreasing carbon emissions by about 30%.
We offer standard shipping:
Domestically in Hong Kong shipping will take 3-5 working days
Overseas shipping takes 7-14 working days
We thank you for your patience and we know the planet does too!
How do I make a return?
We hope that you are happy with your purchase, however in the event that you are not completely satisfied please contact us to initiate a return. We will be happy to assist you.