Dr. Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Liquid Soap - 16 fl oz

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out to Dr. Bronner's! In general, we recommend using Dr. Bronner’s body care products within three years of the manufacture date. Soaps are self-preserving, but because our products are readily biodegradable, it’s best to not leave them on the shelf for too long. Also, the soaps are good for 24 months after opening the product, within that 3-year window. To find out when our personal care products were manufactured, you can consult the “lot code,” a number that appears printed or etched on the packaging, typically just below the label. We do not use expiration dates, instead we use Julian dates. The first digits refer to the year (i.e., “17” is 2017, “20” is 2020, etc.), while the next three digits refer to the day of the year out of 365 total days. So, if the first five digits of a lot code are “17165,” the product was manufactured in 2017 on the 165th day of that year (June 14th). You can always search for a Julian date calendar for the specific year that your bottle was manufactured in online.

A: Hi, thank you for your interest in Dr. Bronner's! While both our Pure-Castile Liquid Soap and Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner can work very well to clean leather car interiors, it is important to reach out to the manufacturer in the case that there is a special cleaner for this surface. Rest assured that if the finish manufacturer calls for a mild cleaner, both all-purpose sprays fit the bill. If you have a surface that is unusual, spot-testing is always a good idea. While Castile Soap is a great cleaner, Sal Suds is great for spot-treating carpets and for cleaning leather and microfiber furniture. It’s also great on cars and for degreasing engines. Depending on what you have on hand, either the Sal Suds All-Purpose Spray (1 Tbsp. in a quart of water) or the Castile All-Purpose Spray (¼ c. in a quart of water) will do a quick clean. If the leather needs to be nourished, you may want to consider a leather polish made from ⅓ c. vinegar with ⅔ c. olive oil and ½ tsp. pure essential lemon oil. Shake this up and rub it on with a soft rag. We do want to mention that if you are using our Pure-Castile Soap and have hard water, it is possible to encounter some mineral build-up. Rest assured that this is completely normal as the interaction of hard water, and even soft water, with any true soap (not synthetic detergent-based soaps), can leave behind a thin film of minerals that appears as residue or “soap scum. Please note that our products are not specifically formulated for interior car cleaning, and we have not tested them for all types of fabrics, including vegan leather. Our Organic Hand and Body Lotion, Organic Hair Crème, and Organic Hand Sanitizer are the only products we currently manufacture that contain alcohol as an ingredient. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

A: Thank you for your interest in our Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Soap! Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid soap falls within the pH range of 8.7 - 9.9. It is important to note that Dr. Bronner’s does not purposefully alternate or fluctuate the pH of our soap, and we do not add any synthetic preservatives. Instead, the highly concentrated nature of our soap keeps the product stable over time. Though this is not considered to be ‘pH balanced’, there is a bit of debate about if pH-balanced soap is necessary. We encourage you to read more about this topic in Lisa Bronner’s blog post Skin Health, pH, and Dr. Bronner’s Soap. https://www.lisabronner.com/skin-health-ph-and-dr-bronners-soap/ Lastly, should you have any health concerns when considering the pH of your soap, we always recommend that you consult with your dermatologist or physician just to be on the safe side.

A: Our Castile Soap works as a great body wash, and some also use this soap to wash around their feminine or masculine areas. Please keep in mind that this soap was not specifically made for these delicate areas, however we get positive feedback that it works just fine. As we are all different and some may be more sensitive down there than others, we recommend that you do a spot test first and using the Baby Unscented Castile Soap. For sensitive skin and sensitive areas of the body, we always suggest our Baby Unscented Castile Soap. The Peppermint soap for example, may be a bit strong for the area, as it will really tingle from the Peppermint Oil. If you are still unsure or have unique sensitivities, consult with your preferred medical professional to determine which product is right for you.

A: Hey Bee, Great question! Yes you can use Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Liquid soap to mop floors. Use 1/2c soap in 3 gal. of hot water. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

A: Hello Ant! The Dr. Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Liquid Soap is not tear free, we hope this helps!

A: A good ratio to start with is 1 part soap to 3 parts water. You can then add more or less soap to your preference.