Thursday, July 2, 2009

Stop Paying For Water in Your Hand Soap!

Did you know that the number one ingredient in those foamy hand soap dispensers is water? Have you ever thought about that plastic container going into landfills? There is a way to stop spending your money on more water than soap and also be more eco friendly! Just re-use the dispenser!

When the dispenser is empty, remove the pumper and add liquid soap (you can buy liquid soap in bulk at Sam’s Club) to about the one quarter to one third level. Fill the rest with water leaving a half inch or so of room at the top. Replace the pumper and shake the container really well. The water and soap need to be well mixed for the foaming function to work. Also, letting it sit after shaking for a little while helps.

Voila! You’ve saved yourself money, trips to the store AND kept more plastic from the earth!