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Talk It Out:
How to Use a "Soap Buster"

 

"I found your site when I was searching for information on the Soap Buster. The Soap Buster is a gadget that presses small, leftover pieces of soap into a new bar. I saw a couple of postings about it and other ways to reuse soap on your website. What I'm really, desperately looking for are instructions for the Soap Buster. I have one, but have lost the instructions somewhere along the way. I’d really like to start using it again. Your site is the only site where I've found people talking about it. Is there some way you could help me get the instructions for it? Thank you so much for your time; it's greatly appreciated!" ~ Lynn


Responses:

 
"I put the pieces into a 'scrubbie' purchased at the Dollar Store.  When the scrubbie needs to be replaced, I simply buy a new one and start over again!" ~ Anonymous


"I don't have the instructions for the Soap Buster, but I do have directions for using those slivers of soap to make new soap:
 
 
Maybe your reader will find this useful." ~ Lisa in NH

"This is the site for the soapbuster:  http://www.pittstownsoapworks.com/html/products.html  The price is $19.95. I wouldn't buy one for $19.95. I say why not just use a hamburger press device, or something like that." ~ Anita            

 
"I have a soap saving tip I learned from the Tightwad Gazette years ago. When you get down to just a sliver of soap, get out the new bar and lather them both up and then put them together and let them dry.  They will eventually blend into one bar of soap and the sliver will not be wasted. I don't know if this will help answer the question, but I use this idea all of the time." ~ D. in Knoxville

 
"I had a soap buster gadget a couple of years ago and would like another. Where can I get one? The instructions are to take some pieces of soap heat them in the microwave for about 30-60 seconds and then put the hot soap in the gadget. Put the cap on the bottom and turn the knob all the way until you can't turn it anymore. Then wait about a minute. Then take the new bar out and let it cool." ~ Laurie

 
"I don't have a gadget for soap chips, but this is what I tried once.  Wash about one-half cup of soap chips by shaking them in water in a small yogurt cup. (You would be amazed at how dirty they can be.) Soak them overnight in a small amount of water to cover. Drain off a little water and then cook them in the microwave until melted together.  Soft soaps like Ivory's green bar work best for this. Press until firm, let the chunk dry, and you have a nice round piece of usable soap!" ~ Anonymous


Editor's Note: Thanks to these subscribers for taking the time to respond.

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