Liquid Black Soap with Organic Linseed Oil, 1 liter

Black Soaps

Vegetable black soap, also called soft soap, is made from potash and a fat (vegetable oils such as linseed, sunflower, hemp, olive, etc.). With a soap concentration of about 10%, it usually has a paste-like consistency, while higher concentrations (40% or more) result in a thicker texture.

An excellent multi-purpose cleaner, black soap degreases, removes stains, cleans, and adds shine to almost all types of surfaces in the home and workshop. Its many other uses in the garden and for animal care make it an economical and essential product for natural living.

A Bit of History

Traces of the first soaps can be found in Asia Minor and around the Mediterranean basin over 3,000 years before Jesus Christ. The family of black soaps (or soft soaps) can be distinguished from solid soaps by their potash-based composition (rather than soda-based).

The earliest recognized black soaps described in literature were traditionally made from olive oil in the regions of southern Europe and North Africa. Over time, other oils have been added to these formulations - including linseed, hemp, and sunflower oils, which give rise to many variations of black soap.

All of these black soaps are guaranteed to be handmade and made from 100% oils.

Recipes

The many uses and recipes made with black soap are countless, but here are some of the most common. You’ll find it suitable for a variety of applications. Black soap cleans, degreases, nourishes, and shines most washable surfaces (floors, tiles, plastics, ceramics, marbles, wooden floors, slates, waxed concrete, linoleum, etc.).

Kitchen

Make your own dishwashing liquid
In a reused plastic bottle, pour:

1. 100 g of baking soda
2. 10 tablespoons of black soap
3. Fill with 500 ml of warm water.
4. Shake before each use.
For stubborn grease on dishes, pour a few drops of black soap directly onto a sponge and wash as usual.

Remove grease stains
Apply a small amount of black soap to greasy surfaces (hoods, ovens, worktops, hobs, etc.).
Leave to act for 5–10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Oven, fryer, and baking tray cleaning
For very greasy surfaces, mix 1 part black soap and 1 part Blanc de Meudon (Meudon white clay). Apply, leave for a few minutes, scrub, and rinse.

Floors and Tiles

Black soap excels in cleaning floors and tiles.
Directions:
Dilute 2–3 tablespoons of liquid black soap in 5 liters of hot water.
Mop, then rinse with warm water.

For wooden or tiled floors, use lukewarm water and avoid excessive rinsing to maintain the protective oil layer. Black soap nourishes and adds shine without leaving a greasy residue.

General Cleaning

All-purpose household cleaner
For all non-delicate, dirty, or stained surfaces:
Dilute 1 tablespoon of liquid black soap in 3 liters of hot water.

Multi-surface spray (ready-to-use)
In a spray bottle:

1 part liquid black soap
4 parts water

You can also add a few drops of essential oil (such as lemon or lavender) for a natural fragrance. Shake before use.

Windows and mirrors
Add 1 teaspoon of black soap to 5 liters of hot water. Wash and wipe with a lint-free cloth.

Parquet floors and terracotta tiles
Use lukewarm water to clean. Avoid over-rinsing to preserve the wood’s natural finish and shine.

Laundry

Make your own laundry detergent
Dissolve 1 part liquid black soap in 3 parts hot water in a labeled bottle.
If needed, add ¼ part washing soda crystals and a few drops of essential oil.
Shake before each use. For a 5 kg machine, use 1 glass of this mixture.

Stubborn Stains on Clothing (collars, cuffs, etc.)

Apply a few drops of black soap directly to the stain.
Leave for 15–30 minutes, rub gently, and wash normally.

DIY & Workshop

Clean hands after DIY, painting, or gardening
Apply a small amount of black soap directly to your hands, rub, then rinse thoroughly. Black soap removes grease, paint, and dirt effectively.

Clean paintbrushes
Soak brushes in warm water with 1 tablespoon of black soap. Leave overnight, then rinse and dry.

Limewashing and Coatings

Limewash stabilizer
In a pot: mix 1 part liquid black soap with 2 parts water.
Add to limewash mixtures to improve adhesion and flexibility.

Garden

Repel aphids and small insects naturally
Dilute 2 tablespoons of black soap in 1 liter of water.
Spray on plants to protect leaves, flowers, and stems.

Cleaning garden tools and rustic equipment
Wash with warm water and a few drops of black soap to remove sap, dirt, and rust traces.

Animal Care

For animal hygiene (dogs, horses, etc.)
Dilute 1 tablespoon of liquid black soap in 1 liter of warm water.
Use as a gentle cleanser for the coat. Black soap helps remove dirt, nourishes the fur, and leaves it shiny and soft.

It’s ideal for farmers and pet owners looking for a natural, biodegradable, and gentle cleanser.

Main technical characteristics:

High soap concentration: about 20% for olive liquid black soap, 12% for linseed liquid black soap, and 40% for black soap paste.
Amber color and characteristic odor.
pH around 9.

30% and more water, between 5% and 15% soap obtained from Breton organic linseed oil*, less than 5% glycerin, salt, baking soda and potash.

This product is certified ECO-DETERGENT based on organic ingredients by Ecocert Greenlife. (*) 10.13% of the total ingredients come from Organic Farming. 100% of the total ingredients are of natural origin.

Liquid black soap from La Droguerie Écologique® is made from 100% olive oil grown in Western Europe.

No coloring or preservatives.

Manufactured and packaged in Western Europe.

Certified Ecodetergent made with organic ingredients by ECOCERT Greenlife, according to the ECOCERT standard
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Wide range of applications.

Safe for humans and the environment.

Keep away from heat between 8°C and 30°C.
Shelf life: several years.

Non-toxic for people and the environment.

Do not swallow. Avoid eye contact, rinse immediately with clear water if irritation occurs.

Store out of reach of children.

1 liter