Rediscover the 140-year-old 'magical soap' that cleans almost anything
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It's often said that what's old is new again, which seems to be the case with a vintage cleaning technique that’s re-capturing the attention of many Australian households.
We’re speaking about Sunlight Soap, a household essential launched in 1884, which is said to still be incredibly effective today and astonishingly economical, costing merely $4.80 at your local Woolworths.
Sunlight Soap, launched 140 years ago, continues to be lauded as a multi-purpose powerhouse.
Recently, a member of a social media group, Cleaning & Organising Inspiration Australia, initiated a conversation highlighting the matchless versatility and effectiveness of the cleaning tool, especially for laundry use.
'I can't believe how good Sunlight Soap is for laundry. No wonder it's been around so long, in fact, 140 years,' the original poster remarked.
To which someone replied, ‘OK, give it to me, I need to be educated on this magical soap.’
This appreciation post opened up a floodgate of shared wisdom, with members offering their favourite tips and tricks using Sunlight Soap.
‘If you grate it and add borax, it makes an awesome laundry powder,’ commented one person.
‘I had a stain on a jumper, and I tried everything and then used some Sunlight Soap, gave it a good scrub, and it disappeared. I then put it in the wash and thought, “I wonder why my clothes smell so good”,’ said another.
‘Literally just used it on a red wine stain tonight.’
But Sunlight's superpowers don’t just stop at laundry.
Some chimed in about using it for washing dishes by putting the soap in a metal soap cage, which they swish around in hot water to create soapy water.
And it appears to work equally well in the shower—for washing oneself, one's hair, and even one's dog!
A social media user even shared a recipe for a rosemary shampoo using Sunlight Soap:
Another fan explained how she uses Sunlight Soap as a bathroom cleaning agent by grating it into a hot bucket of water.
‘Grate the soap into a hot bucket of water...absolutely sparkling and squeaky clean for the floor...use a washcloth to rub the soap onto, then wash the shower tiles and floor...it is awesome... taps come up shiny too,’ the person explained.
‘Good to replace most cleaning products. Good for the bathroom and floors,’ another user affirmed.
Existing users attest that the soap works wonderfully for carpet cleaning by grating it into a spray bottle filled with water.
Beyond the tips, the post also brought back memories for many people.
‘It looks familiar, I think my Nanna used to use it,’ a person recalled.
‘Yup, it's a forgotten treasure,’ one commented.
Sunlight Soap goes by a different name as well—'Velvet Soap'—and can be found in many supermarkets.
How do you use Sunlight Soap, members? Share your tips and tricks in the comments below!
We’re speaking about Sunlight Soap, a household essential launched in 1884, which is said to still be incredibly effective today and astonishingly economical, costing merely $4.80 at your local Woolworths.
Sunlight Soap, launched 140 years ago, continues to be lauded as a multi-purpose powerhouse.
Recently, a member of a social media group, Cleaning & Organising Inspiration Australia, initiated a conversation highlighting the matchless versatility and effectiveness of the cleaning tool, especially for laundry use.
Sunlight Laundry Soap 500g, $4.80. Credit: Woolworths
'I can't believe how good Sunlight Soap is for laundry. No wonder it's been around so long, in fact, 140 years,' the original poster remarked.
To which someone replied, ‘OK, give it to me, I need to be educated on this magical soap.’
This appreciation post opened up a floodgate of shared wisdom, with members offering their favourite tips and tricks using Sunlight Soap.
‘If you grate it and add borax, it makes an awesome laundry powder,’ commented one person.
‘I had a stain on a jumper, and I tried everything and then used some Sunlight Soap, gave it a good scrub, and it disappeared. I then put it in the wash and thought, “I wonder why my clothes smell so good”,’ said another.
‘Literally just used it on a red wine stain tonight.’
But Sunlight's superpowers don’t just stop at laundry.
Some chimed in about using it for washing dishes by putting the soap in a metal soap cage, which they swish around in hot water to create soapy water.
And it appears to work equally well in the shower—for washing oneself, one's hair, and even one's dog!
A social media user even shared a recipe for a rosemary shampoo using Sunlight Soap:
Another fan explained how she uses Sunlight Soap as a bathroom cleaning agent by grating it into a hot bucket of water.
‘Grate the soap into a hot bucket of water...absolutely sparkling and squeaky clean for the floor...use a washcloth to rub the soap onto, then wash the shower tiles and floor...it is awesome... taps come up shiny too,’ the person explained.
‘Good to replace most cleaning products. Good for the bathroom and floors,’ another user affirmed.
Existing users attest that the soap works wonderfully for carpet cleaning by grating it into a spray bottle filled with water.
Beyond the tips, the post also brought back memories for many people.
‘It looks familiar, I think my Nanna used to use it,’ a person recalled.
‘Yup, it's a forgotten treasure,’ one commented.
Sunlight Soap goes by a different name as well—'Velvet Soap'—and can be found in many supermarkets.
How do you use Sunlight Soap, members? Share your tips and tricks in the comments below!
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