Comments on: Garden Mint Soap Recipe https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/garden-mint-soap-recipe/ DIY Herbal Recipes, Soap Making & Body Care Projects Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:17:09 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/garden-mint-soap-recipe/#comment-58033 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:56:33 +0000 http://thenerdyfarmwife.com/?p=3794#comment-58033 In reply to Gina.

Hi Gina! How exciting that you’re so close to making soap! Once you try it – I think you’ll be so glad you did. :)
It’s definitely a smart idea to think about cleanup before you get started.
I’ve done and recommend both methods. The easiest (and my favorite) way, is to just set the dirty equipment aside for a day or two and then it will just rinse away like soap.
If you’re in a hurry, you can wipe the equipment down with paper towels or rags, while wearing gloves, and then wash (but I don’t use cold water – I use warm water and a grease-cutting detergent like Dawn, in case there are any traces left after wiping.)
I wipe down my counters with a rag or paper towel dampened with plain water. You could use diluted vinegar too however, if it makes you feel more assured.
Good luck with your soap making adventures!

]]> By: Gina https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/garden-mint-soap-recipe/#comment-58003 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 15:25:28 +0000 http://thenerdyfarmwife.com/?p=3794#comment-58003 HI Jan
Im anxious to try my first batch. I have seen tons of videos and read lots not he cold process I’m getting braver every day. I purchased your ebook and read the part about the “cleanup”. Thats my real concern. Some soapers mention to leave all working supplies in a large bucket, cover and clean in a couple of days whereas you mention wiping and easing under cold water right away.
What is the best method. Should I wipe down counters, supplies, sink using vinegar? Like all beginners, with the fear of lye…I want to be sure I’m not contaminating the kitchen area by not doing it right…ugh! Sorry probably a silly question. HELP!

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