This past year we were reminded of the importance of washing our hands. But staying clean—and healthy—needn’t be treated as a hassle. This year we’re trying to lean into the ceremonial aspect of beauty. Our first stop: upgrading our soap bars. Jared Simons’ hand-crafted cold process soap is just the treat we’ve been looking for. […]
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]]>This past year we were reminded of the importance of washing our hands. But staying clean—and healthy—needn’t be treated as a hassle. This year we’re trying to lean into the ceremonial aspect of beauty. Our first stop: upgrading our soap bars.
Jared Simons’ hand-crafted cold process soap is just the treat we’ve been looking for. Made in small batches using the finest ingredients, it’s the perfect blend of practicality and aesthetics.
According to Simons, his small soap company, Whitechapel Soap Co, was actually born out of another love of his—cooking. Having cooked professionally for some 20 years, he was in search of an additional creative outlet. One afternoon, he noticed heaps of used cooking oil behind a friend’s restaurant, which brought to mind the movie Fight Club and more specifically: the scenes where they make soap. “I had plenty of fat,” writes Simons on his website. “So combining my cooking experience and taste of lavish skin products I made my first bar of soap.”
These days his basic ingredients include water, olive oil, coconut oil, sustainable palm kernel oil, sodium hydroxide, shea butter, and pure essential oil.
According to Simons, he tries to put a small story into each bar of soap he makes. “I think things are really inspired by a vintage California lifestyle,” relayed the Los Angeles-based soap maker in an interview with Matter of Hand. “Being in California we’re close to the beach, close to the mountains, close to the desert. So all of those places provide a scene and scent.”
Another source of inspiration he naturally draws from is the kitchen. “I think pulling from that and then taking everything that I’ve used in cooking, in the culinary world. For example citrus is really important in cooking, it’s a great acid and it works its way into a lot of soap,” says Simons.
Simons stresses that details such as packaging are equally important to him. “I try to make each bar different,” he notes. “They’re all hand finished and that brush gives them that texture that you don’t see on every bar of soap that’s out there. So just making people think about the product itself.”
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There’s a new cleaning hack that went viral on social media and it’s the easiest way to clean your washing machine. Have you tried it yet? All you need is a dishwasher tablet and the results are supposed to be amazing! After a woman shared this genius trick in an Australian Facebook group called Mums […]
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]]>There’s a new cleaning hack that went viral on social media and it’s the easiest way to clean your washing machine. Have you tried it yet? All you need is a dishwasher tablet and the results are supposed to be amazing!
After a woman shared this genius trick in an Australian Facebook group called Mums who Clean, thousands of people decided to try it and were thrilled by the results. As it turns out, simply popping one dishwasher tablet in the washing machine and turning on a hot cycle is all you need for a sparkling clean washer! But is it safe?
Experts weighed in to answer this question: “Cleaning your washing machine is essential to get rid of the dirt, mold, and bacteria that will have built up in the drum and pipes,” large appliance expert Lauren Clark told Ideal Home. “Not only this, but it will ensure that the machine runs efficiently and keeps your clothes looking bright and fresh.” According to her, dishwasher tablets are not likely to cause damage to the washing machine, but it may be a good idea to use the laundry detergent instead or follow the instructions you got with your appliance.
Would you try this trick?
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Each home is different and so is the way you clean and organize it. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed with the amount of housework lately, perhaps it’s time to change something. Here are top five cleaning concepts that people all around the world are welcoming right now. KonMari Method Probably the most popular one on […]
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]]>Each home is different and so is the way you clean and organize it. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed with the amount of housework lately, perhaps it’s time to change something. Here are top five cleaning concepts that people all around the world are welcoming right now.
KonMari Method
Probably the most popular one on the list, the method comes from the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Japanese author Marie Kondo. The author believes that we should get rid of all the things that don’t “spark joy” but just make our homes cluttered.
Leo Babauta Method
Babauta’s approach is to clean as you go. Wash those few dishes after eating, dust the shelf when you notice it needs it…
Sandra Felton Method
American businesswoman Sandra Felton created a system that will help you stay on top of the mess in your home. The main principle is to have a designated place for each item you own and return everything to its place after use.
Marla Cilley Method
This author believes that you shouldn’t devote your weekends to cleaning – 15 minutes per day should be enough. She advises you to take a timer and clean for exactly 15 minutes. Go to a different room – or zone – every day and dust and clean the floors once per week.
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