Anna Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 My DS is testing some of my soap,and she said she loves it but it is leaving a soap film on her tub.I was wondering if anyone could tell me what is causing this.Is it my reciepe? My reciepe-5 lbs Lard-40%Palm Kernel-10%Olive-10%Coconut-15%Cocoa Butter-5%Canola-6%Avocado-7%Almond Sweet-7% Lye-11.33 ozsWater-22ozsfo Thanks,Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Does she have hard water? When soap comes into contact with minerals in hard water, it forms scum. A water softener should help.Edited to add: Your recipe would not be the culprit -- any soap would do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 You can also look up tetrasodium edta. It helps with the soap scum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 She has the same water as I have,and I don't have this problem.I know this is crazy.Only thing,we have differant kinds of tubs.My tub is 50 years old,and hers is a new fiberglass tub.Please don't think this is a stupid thread,because this really bugs me Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Thanks,Bunny.We were posting at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Aw, I don't think ANY thread is a stupid thread. Well OK, there have been a couple doozies that *I* started ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Not stupid at all either.. It's a common problem with homemade soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Does most soap makers use the tetrasodium edta?I found some on ebay. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I've used it in some, but some do and some don't. Most of the ones who do wouldn't go back to not using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Thanks Guys,you're the Greatest!!I have learn so much from you guys. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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