using the same pots/pans/mixer for food and soap making..

[thecandlespastore]

How many of you do this? I am just wondering if it is a common practice. I have seperate sets for everything, but I am in a debate with someone over using the same mixer they use to mix their soap to prepare food too. I told them to invest in a seperate mixer for their food. They think I am crazy:rolleyes2

[CareBear]

Um, well I'm new at this, so I've jsut been searching my kitchen for stuff - and then sticking it in the dishwasher and using the next day to make dinner!

Just don't tell my family!

[Purple Lilac]

I personally don't ( except the pan I melt my oils in).

Glass or stainless has been noted to be safe for foods after using for soapin( after washing thoroughly, of course) but NOT plastic.

I know certain ones that use the same mixer as well for soap and foods but I don't. I have a separate cheapie mixer for my soap and such.

[CareBear]

Yes, I only use glass (Pyrex) for both. I do have separate whisks (cause they are so hard to clean) and a plastic melamine bowl that is for soap only.

[Carol M]

I do oven hot process, so use a large stainless steel Dutch oven to mix and cook my soap in. I have on occasion used it to cook pasta or something, when I needed an extra large pot. I don't use my stick blender, or my Rubbermaid pitcher that I mix my lye solution in, for anything else; they are dedicated.

[Scented]

I've been separating out the soap stuff from the stuff that has cobwebs on it because I forget to cook, don't remember how to cook or I eat out. But just in case I get the urge, it's there, poison free.

[von691]

I use my SS pan for all as it cleans out fine, but have 3 stick blenders for soaps, lotions etc.

[Mnhorsemom]

I use the same stuff for soaping and cooking with the exceptions of my stick blender and the plastic containers I use to mix my lye. So far have not had any problems.

[RobinInOR]

My stuff is all separate, but only because I soap in the kitchen downstairs. Not going to drag all that stuff back up to the main kitchen... I'd probably keep it separate anyway, always seems like there's a little film of oil on everything. I do have a Kitchen Aid that I keep separate for lotions and other b&b stuff.

[Meridith]

All my equipment is separate too. I just feel better that way.

[thecandlespastore]

Same here. I just found a box of utensils, I swear this house is so full of stainless steel. I went on a crazy shopping spree years ago at William Sonoma's:D So I now have even more items that will just be for soap making.