Angel91805 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 So, I'm itching to make kitchen soap today. Cuz, you know, I didn't have enough other stuff to do......I have coffee grounds almost dry and ready. My scent selection is confuddling me though....The only EO I have is lemongrass. Other than that, I've got BW Lemon Tart, Solas Lemon Sugar or Peak's Vanilla Hazelnut. I think I have some poppy seeds...and I *may* be able to unearth some cornmeal from the back of the pantry......So, with a lot of imagination and a little bit of magic....I can do kitchen soap. SO....what scent/FO/EO should I use??Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I always make mine coffee scented using coffee and a coffee scented FO to get rid of odors but a lemon scent would also get rid of odors too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydragon Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I think a lemon scent would work - it seems to be a component in many kitchen soaps I've seen on my mooching around...Tried it myself though and absolutely hated the mix of lemon and coffee...lolI just use the coffee grounds as the exfoliant and a small amount of peppermint EO for the 'other' fragrance... It survives in M&P and CP well and for myself personally, just seems to sit better with the coffee scent from the grounds providing you only add a small quantity...Coffee with coffee didn't do it for me - or maybe it's just a different natural preference in the UK (still a nation of tea lovers after all! lol)...Minty scents always seem to impart a sense of 'clean and fresh' too... Helpful with a kitchen soap I think... ;-)Ann-Marie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I just finished cleaning my kitchen and (as has become my habit) grabbed a chunk of soap out of the test bowl. It happened to be a piece of kitchen soap (made with coffee and cornmeal) that was sitting under a chunk of lemon soap for who knows how long. I didn’t realize it until I started lathering it up… but it had absorbed the scent of the lemon oil a bit… and was actually pleasant (I did not scent the kitchen soap at all as it was from my original test batch). I was surprised as I expected the lemon to clash with the coffee when I read this thread and thought about it this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSoaps Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I usually see Orange EO in kitchen soaps to help cut grease some, but lemon EO makes sense to me as well. I know rubbing lemon wedges on your hands will help get rid of the smell of garlic or onions... don't remember which. And ages and ages ago when I waitressed, we'd clean out the coffee pots by swishing the pots with ice, salt and lemon wedges. Lemon EO is an excellent cleanser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I bought lemon kitchen soap with cornmeal and oatmeal. I liked it better than coffee because it was sooo clean smelling. I would buy it again over the coffee even tho I love the smell of coffee. Poppyseeds in lemon soap sounds good to me cause I like my lemon poppyseed bread!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I used 5x Orange EO with a tad of coconut cream FO in my coffee kitchen bar. I also use FRESH (not used) Snickerdoodle coffee gounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I use Lemongrass & Orange FO, a tad bit of orange and lemon EO's and Corn meal in mine...sells like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I used 5x Orange EO with a tad of coconut cream FO in my coffee kitchen bar. I also use FRESH (not used) Snickerdoodle coffee gounds.mmmmm Snickerdoodle coffee :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 mmmmm Snickerdoodle coffee :drool:And it makes the soap smell SOOOOOOOO good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I've soaped it with lots of different FO/EO's. The coffee grinds import no smell, so let your imagination run wild!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenmama1 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I use 5X orange anchored with a tad of cinnamon in mine....sells really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Thanks for all the suggestion! Still no soap yet, though. The coffee grounds I was attempting to use were like powder (Flavia single serve), and then I've had multiple 8-10 yr old boys streaking through my house the past few days. :tiptoe: BUT, it is being made tomorrow, for sure!If it comes out...I'll post pics.Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I've soaped it with lots of different FO/EO's. The coffee grinds import no smell, so let your imagination run wild!eI put coffee grounds in my soaps not for smell, but for looks and a little exfoliation action. I use actual coffee and/or FO for the scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 For my kitchen soap, I use coffee grounds and molasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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