How To Use The Dish Soap Bar By Tangie

If you’ve never used a dishwashing bar before, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. What are the benefits of using a dishwashing bar over liquid dish soap, and how do you use one properly? In this blog post, we’ll answer all those questions and more. Keep reading to learn about how easy it is to use a natural dish soap bar. 

Clean dishes need ingredients to cut through grease and oil and be able to pick up the germs, washing them all away.  

Tangie dish soap bar uses salt as that grease-fighting ingredient. Salt is tough! When salt meets water, it creates a saline solution that can break down protein-based messes, making it a fantastic ingredient for a powerful zero-waste dishwashing soap. 

How To Use This Dish Wash Soap Bar

Using a dishwashing bar is like using liquid dish soap, but instead of picking up a bottle and squirting the liquid onto dishes or a scrubber, you pick up a bar and rub it onto your cleaning tool of choice. 

You can use a cloth, scrubber, or sponge.

• Wet the Soap Bar: Before you begin, ensure that the soap bar is wet. This crucial step helps to activate the soap, allowing it to lather more effectively during the washing process.

Benefits of Using a Cloth

• Choose a Soft Cloth: Using a dishcloth instead of a firm bristle scrub brush can prolong the life of your soap bar. A cloth is gentler and won’t scratch away at the bar, ensuring you get the most use out of it.

Step-by-Step Instructions

For Dishcloth Use

Prepare Your Dishcloth: Begin by wetting your dishcloth thoroughly under running water.

Apply the Soap Bar: Hold the soap bar in one hand and rub it directly onto the wet cloth.

Technique: Use a back-and-forth motion to evenly distribute the soap onto the cloth.Create Lather: Once the soap is applied, you may notice some initial lather.

However, the lather will become more prominent as you start washing your dishes.

For Sponge & Scrubber Use

• Wet Your Sponge or Scrubber: Rinse your sponge or scrubber under warm water until it’s fully saturated.
• Swirl on the Soap Bar: Gently swirl the wet sponge or scrubber directly onto the soap bar.
  • Technique: Move in circular motions to pick up soap efficiently.
• Activate the Lather: Similar to the dishcloth method, a lather may not appear immediately. The lather will develop as you begin to wash your dishes.

Washing Your Dishes

• Wash Thoroughly: Use your soapy dishcloth, sponge, or scrubber to wash your entire dish. Focus on areas with stuck-on food or grease for optimal cleaning.
• Rinse Well: After washing, rinse your dishes under clean running water to remove any soap residue.
• Enjoy the Results: Once rinsed, take a moment to smile at your sparkling clean dishes!

Useful Tips!

Store the Soap Bar: Keep your soap bar in a dry place between uses to extend its life.

Experiment with Techniques: Feel free to try different methods of applying soap to find what works best for you and your dishwashing routine.

By following these detailed steps, you can maximize the effectiveness of your soap bar while ensuring your dishes come out clean and shiny!

What Tools Do You Need For The Dish Soap Bar?

Scrub Brush –  

Using a soft bristle brush head like the Redecker brush head (dark color one) results in quicker lather than using a stiff bristle brush.

This not only saves time but also ensures a gentler application, making it ideal for delicate surfaces or sensitive skin. Additionally, the soft bristles distribute soap more evenly, enhancing the overall cleaning experience.

Soap Dish –  

Using this method, you’ll keep your hands clean and avoid the soap slipping out of your grip. Additionally, the design of the soap dish ensures that the bar remains stable, allowing you to create a rich lather efficiently.

This setup is not only convenient but also helps prolong the life of your soap by keeping it dry and secure between uses.

Tangie’s Pro Tips

Beyond the sink: 

You can also use a dishwashing bar for cleaning other things around the house, like sinks and countertops. Simply apply the dish soap to your dish cloth like you were going to wash dishes, and clean any surface, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth and use a dry cloth to remove any streaks, if there are any. Easy peasy! 

All Tangie products are skin-sensitive, designed to be gentle and safe for all skin types.

When you need extra power for cleaning walls, shoes, or removing stains from clothes, use the power of the dishwashing bar. Either rub the bar directly on the dirty area or work up some lather on your scrubber or dish cloth and scrub, then rinse or launder as usual.   

Storing A Dish Soap Bar

Store your dishwashing bar in a cool, dry place when not in use. This will help it last longer. Do not leave it sitting in water.  

No need to buy a new soap dish. Try this easy DIY soap dish from items you might already have! 

Make a Soap Dish from a Mason Jar Lid

Do you have an empty mason jar after finishing some yummy jam? How about some rubber bands from your groceries? Don’t throw them away—reuse them to make a cool soap dish! Here’s how: 

Step 1: Clean the Mason Jar Lid

Wash the Lid: Start by thoroughly cleaning the empty mason jar lid. Ensure it’s free from any residue or dirt for optimal use.

Step 2: Gather Your Materials

Obtain Rubber Bands: Use rubber bands that you can find in your grocery store’s produce section. These are versatile and perfect for this task.

Step 3: Attach the Rubber Band

Wrap the Rubber Band: Take the rubber band and place it around the mason jar lid.

Step 4: Twist and Loop

Twist for Security: Twist the rubber band and loop it around the lid again, changing the direction to secure it tightly.

Step 5: Repeat the Process

Continue Looping: Keep twisting and looping the rubber band around the lid several times. This will ensure a strong grip and prevent slippage.

Tips for Best Results

• Choose the Right Size: Make sure to select rubber bands that are appropriate for the size of your mason jar lid.
• Check for Tightness: After looping, check that the rubber band is tight enough to hold securely without being overly stretched.

By following these steps, you can effectively secure a rubber band to your mason jar lid, making it easier to handle and use for various purposes.

Now you’re done! Place your bar of soap on top of the rubber band, and you have a handy soap dish. Enjoy your new creation! 

Benefits of Using A Zero Waste Dish Soap Bar vs A Plastic Liquid Soap

Switching from plastic-bottled liquid soap to a zero-waste dish soap bar isn’t just about jumping on a trendy eco-bandwagon. It’s a practical choice that delivers real wins for the planet, your health, and your wallet. Let’s dive into the three big benefits you’ll notice right away.

Environmental Benefits

First off, the environmental upside is huge. Traditional dish soaps come in single-use plastic bottles that often end up in landfills or oceans. These bottles take centuries to decompose, and microplastics from their breakdown can harm marine life and enter our food chain. In contrast, zero waste soap bars are typically packaged in recyclable or compostable materials like cardboard or paper.

• Reduced Plastic Waste: One soap bar replaces multiple plastic bottles—some companies estimate that one bar equals up to three standard liquid soap refills.

• Lower Carbon Footprint: Because bars are more compact and lightweight, shipping them uses less fuel. Fewer shipments mean fewer greenhouse gas emissions overall.

• Conscious Ingredients: Many zero-waste bars are made with sustainably sourced, plant-based ingredients, without the palm oil linked to deforestation.

By choosing a bar, you’re cutting down on plastic pollution and supporting more ethical ingredient sourcing—two wins for our planet.

Health Benefits

When it comes to health, liquid soaps often contain synthetic fragrances, preservatives, and sulfates (like SLS) that can irritate skin or trigger allergies. A zero waste bar, however, usually boasts a simpler, cleaner ingredient list: think coconut oil, olive oil, and essential oils for fragrance.

• Gentler on Skin: Fewer harsh chemicals mean less risk of dermatitis or allergic reactions, especially important if you spend a lot of time doing dishes.

• No Toxic Residue: After rinsing, you’re not left with chemical residues that could leach into food-prep surfaces or utensils.

• Transparency: Smaller, eco-focused brands tend to be very upfront about every ingredient they use, so you know exactly what you’re putting on your dishes and eventually into your body.

Ultimately, cleaner ingredients mean a safer kitchen environment and fewer worries about long-term exposure to potentially harmful additives.

Savings as a Consumer

Beyond environmental and health perks, zero waste bars can also be lighter on your wallet. Upfront costs might look comparable—or even slightly higher—to liquid soap, but here’s the catch:

• Longer Lasting: Bars often outlast a refill bottle of liquid soap. A single bar can last you 60–80 washes, depending on water hardness and dish load.

• Bulk Savings: Many brands offer discounts for multi-bar purchases, reducing the per-bar cost even further.

• No Hidden Fees: You won’t pay extra for fancy pump bottles or the “convenience” of plastic packaging—just the soap itself.

Over time, these factors add up, meaning you’ll spend less per wash than you would with conventional liquid soap.

Making the switch to a zero waste dish soap bar is a small change that yields big results—slashing plastic waste, reducing your exposure to harsh chemicals, and saving money in the long run. It’s a simple, direct way to make your kitchen cleaner, greener, and kinder to both your family and the planet.

Ingredients Of The Tangie Dish Soap Bar

Tangie Dish Soap Bar is made with 5 natural ingredients (+ LOVE):

Coconut Oil, Saponified Sodium Hydroxide, Shea Butter, Olive Oil Pomace, Sea Salt. A truly unscented, fragrance-free dishwashing option.  

Our zero-waste dish bar keeps your hands feeling soft with the added shea butter, while the sea salt cuts grease and grime quickly and effectively. Easy rinse means less work for you and less water used while washing your dishes. 

Solid dish soap bars are naturally more environmentally friendly because they contain no plastic bottle that lives on well beyond when the product is used up and the bottle is empty. A natural dish soap bar, like Tangie’s, is also better for your health since we use no chemicals or toxic ingredients, making it the perfect solution going clean and zero waste in the kitchen.                                   

We hope this blog post has answered all (or most) of your questions about using a natural dishwashing bar.  

If you’re thinking about making the switch from liquid detergent to a solid dishwashing bar, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy and effective it can be. Please give Tangie’s dish soap a try today! If you decide it is not for you, take advantage of our 30-day money-back guarantee. 

Thank you for reading this and learning about how a zero-waste dish bar helps you reduce plastic waste and remove toxins from around your body.