Creative Uses for Irish Spring Soap: Seven Innovative Ideas
Who knew soap was such a swiss army knife of household and gardening solutions? Let's give a big shout-out to that lubricious, exfoliating gem—Castile soap and its rougher cousin, the ol' bar of soap. Yeah, yeah, we all love 'em for leaving our skin scrubbed and smelling fresh. But these babies can do so much more!
Take Castile soap, for example. It's like the multi-tool of the cleaning world, useful for everything from cleansing fruits and veggies, to deep-cleaning makeup brushes, to sprucing up floors. The bar soap, on the other hand, is the original Jack-of-all-Trades. Turns out you can transform it into detergent, fix zippers, whiten shoes, and even make drawers glide like butter. No, seriously!
Now let's get down to the real fun: the hidden talents of the iconic Irish Spring Soap. Sure, its fresh, invigorating scent is great for keeping you smelling like a mountain breeze. But wait, there's more! From helping out around the house to surprising solutions in the garden, a bar of Irish Spring can be your secret weapon in everyday life.
Scented Odor Neutralizer
Elizabeth Shields, Operations Manager of Super Cleaning Service Louisville, swears by this: "You can cut up an Irish Spring soap into small blocks, pop them inside a breathable bag, and drop it in the bottom of a trash can to neutralize those pesky odors." Say goodbye to stinky trash cans, musty drawers, and smelly gym bags!
Pest Buster
Forrest Webber, owner of Bear Brothers Cleaning, suggests this ingenious hack: "Toss a bar in your sock drawer. Not only does it keep things smelling like 'Irish mountain air,' but it also deters bugs, so it's perfect for storing season clothes."
Catfish Attractant
If you fancy yourself a fisherman (or woman), and happen to be somewhere in the South, here's a tip: "Fishermen swear by cutting Irish Spring into little cubes and using it to attract catfish. No one knows why it works, but catfish sure seem to dig this soap-y oddity," says Webber.
Gardening Guardian
Annemarie Schumacher, Founder of Make Every Day An Event, shares this one: "When new growth emerges in the spring on your hosta and other perennials, it can be a tempting treat for rabbits and other animals. If you shave slices of Irish Spring soap around the plants, the scent will deter these critters from nibbling on your plants' new leaves."
Outdoor Pest Repellent
Jeremy Yamaguchi, CEO of Cabana, spills the beans: " Irish Spring soap can double as a natural pest repellent when used strategically outside. For example, if you don't want pests like mosquitoes bugging you while lounging around your pool, just rub the soap along the edges of your poolside lounge chairs, your patio table and chairs, and you'll be good to go!"
Camper Savior
If you're an RV-er or camping enthusiast, this one's for you: "Tuck pieces of Irish Spring into cabinets and under seats in your RV. Mice and other small critters will steer clear of the strong scent, leaving your camper smelling like an Irish lumberjack's cologne," says Webber.
Shoe Freshener
Last but not least, if you've ever wondered how to keep your sweaty sneakers fresh, Webber has the answer: "Slice a bar of Irish Spring and stick each half in your shoes overnight. The soap will absorb all those yucky odors!"
From garden pest repellent to shooing away outdoor pests, the unexpected uses for Irish Spring soap are endless! So next time you're at the store, don't just grab a bar because it smells good—think of all the versatile tasks it can help you tackle! And remember, it never hurts to test these methods in small areas before going all in, just to be safe.
- According to Elizabeth Shields, Operations Manager of Super Cleaning Service Louisville, small blocks of Irish Spring soap placed in a breathable bag can be dropped in the bottom of a trash can to neutralize odors, making it useful for even smelly gym bags.
- Forrest Webber, owner of Bear Brothers Cleaning, recommends tossing a bar of Irish Spring in a sock drawer to keep things smelling fresh and to deter bugs, making it perfect for storing season clothes.
3.anneMarie Schumacher, Founder of Make Every Day An Event, suggests using slices of Irish Spring soap around the leaves of hosta and other perennials to deter rabbits and other animals from nibbling on the new growth.
- Jeremy Yamaguchi, CEO of Cabana, suggests using Irish Spring soap as a natural pest repellent by rubbing it along the edges of poolside lounge chairs, patio table and chairs to keep mosquitoes at bay.
