A Complete Guide On Stockpiling and Using Zote Soap
You see, until recently, I had never even heard of Zote Soap. But once I stumbled upon it, I immediately stocked up on this underrated gem.
Why? Because it’s the Swiss Army knife of soap! It’s perfect for a ton of everyday uses—way more than you’d think.
Whether it’s cleaning, laundry, or even prepping, Zote Soap has got you covered:
What Is Zote Soap Anyway?
It’s a solid bar of laundry soap originally produced in Mexico.
It was popular with families who had limited access to machine washing. Because when hand washing clothes with a washboard, bars are better than liquid, right? It combinations the following ingredients:
- Animal fat (beef tallow)
- Coconut oil
- And citronella
This earthy combination of fat and oil provides superior cleaning power.
The citronella oil gives it a vibrant scent and helps removes odors from your clothes. And it includes an optical brightener which helps keep clothes bright and white.
Today, most Zote Bars are white. But originally, they were pink in color. But regardless of the color, you’re getting a natural cleaner in bar form. And its bar shape means it’s easy to stow in large quantities.
7 Popular Uses For Zote
This soap has many popular uses, many beyond “cleaning.” So let’s check out some of these “interesting” applications:
1. Laundry
Its primary function is a washing bar, perfect for laundry products. This natural fabric softener makes it ideal for clothes washing. But it’s especially effective on stubborn stains as well.
The high-fat content cuts through and breaks up grease and grime. So it’s excellent for pretreating stains before washing.
Again, if you are off-grid, it is perfect for handwashing.
The bar is non-abrasive, so handwashing all your clothes works well. And will leave behind a fresh citrus scent for days. But it’s a soft bar, so grating it into flakes is easy.
Then you can use these flakes as makeshift laundry soap in a washing machine.
2. Body Wash
Leave your liquid soaps, shampoos, and conditioners behind when heading out on your next camping or hunting trip.
Instead, with just one bar, you have everything you need for personal hygiene. It’s a whole-body wash for everything, including your hair and torso, and is gentle enough for babies.
3. Rashes & Bites
You can also use Zote for skin irritants.
Poison ivy is always a concern when in the bush, so add a bar to your IFAK Medical Kit. This soap will take the sting and swelling down fast. So if you get attacked by mosquitos, it will reduce the itchiness and swelling.
It also is an effective deterrent for bugs due to its strong citronella scent.
Showering with it can help keep bugs away. Or you can leave a few parts out around your camp.
4. Animal Repellant
If you have a problem with bugs and rodents, your answer is a few Zote Bars. Besides mosquitos, this bar will do wonders for all kinds of critters.
Rats and mice hate the smell. And it will keep deer out of your garden with a few flakes around.
Note: Be careful, as the citrus smell has been known to attract bears.
5. Fish Bait
Yeah, you heard me right. You can use small chunks of Zote as catfish bait. And it’s a simple recipe of:
- 14oz Zote
- 1/4 cup bacon fat
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 pinched garlic cloves
Melt it down, pour it into small molds, and you got a proven fish bait for your next fishing trip.
↓ Trotlining With Zote As Bait!!
6. Plumbing Repairs
This use seems odd, but some folks clean you can temporarily fix a leaking pipe. Mix some Zote with sugar to make a paste that will clog a leak. It’s not a permanent solution, but it might get you through the night.
7. Freshener
Bad odors are everywhere… But you can freshen up an entire house with a few well-placed bars.
- Put one in your closet, and your clothes will smell nice.
- Cut up a bar and put pieces in each drawer to freshen up your socks and underwear.
- Make a sachet with a zote-based potpourri mix as a room freshener.
- Do your boots reek? Put a half bar in each one, and they’ll be odor-free.
Other uses include:
- Degreaser & Lubricant – It’s like a bar of WD40!
- Washing dishes
- Scrubbing toilets/tubs
- Stuck zippers
- Cleaning tools and survival gear
And the list can go on and on.
↓ The Many Uses Of Zote Soap
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This natural soap is known to be gentle on the skin. And it’s also great for washing hair… So the whole family can use it for all personal hygiene needs.
It’s a natural soap, but you may want to check that you are not allergic to any ingredients. This soap is used for various skin irritations and soothes swelling fast.
Plus, it speeds up the irritant healing process. So it’s an excellent option for all skins, including sensitive ones.
Is Zote Good For Your Face?
Finding a safe for your feet is easy, but your face is different. Why? Because most soap manufacturers add unnatural chemicals.
You know, those “ingredients” that you can’t even pronounce the name of. So we should only wash our faces with the most “natural,” safe soaps, right? And we should all wash our faces daily, so using a simple and natural soap makes sense.
It will provide a refreshing wash and help eliminate excess sebum that causes acne. And any leftover pieces can be flaked and thrown into the wash, so there is zero waste. You can even make a liquid hand soap by soaking it in water.
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This stuff was initially made as a solution to dirty laundry. And while it has many other uses, cleaning clothes is where it shines.
There are many different ways you can use it for laundry duties. Let’s go over them now:
Hand Washing
Not everyone can access a washing machine, but Zote soap was designed for handwashing.
To soak your clothes, fill your sink or washtub with warm water. Then start scrubbing them with a bar. You can also use a washboard. And some folks prefer hand washing delicates with a washboard.
After you wash, rinse the clothes until there is no more soap. And then ring them out and hang them out to dry.
Pre Treatment For Stains
It’s a perfect product for stain removal before washing your clothes. Oil, grass, dirt, and other messes will easily lift when you pretreat them before washing.
Make Your Own Wet & Dry Laundry Detergent
You can throw away the store-bought detergents and make your own with natural properties.
Here’s how to make your own Zote laundry detergent:
Liquid Soap
Boil 3 cups of water, remove the heat, and stir in some grated Zote until it dissolves. Pour it into a large container with 3 gallons of water, 1 cup of baking soda, and 1 cup of Borax. Stir it up again so everything dissolves, and you have an excellent liquid laundry soap.
You can make this in different-sized batches as needed:
↓ Make The Best Zote Laundry Detergent!
Powdered Soap
This combination is even easier. Grate a Zote bar and mix it with Borax and soda ash in a 2-1-1 ratio. Ensure it is well combined, and then store it in an airtight container.
Use 1 tablespoon for regular loads and 2 for filthy stuff.
↓ Zote Laundry Powder Recipe With Tips & Review!
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This stuff can be hard to find in local Big Box stores. Some specialty stores and survival shops may carry it, but it’s easier to buy it online.
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- Made with coconut oil and tallow
- Contains optical brighteners
- Ideal size to wash by hand
- Natural non-abrasive ingredients
- Very popular amongst fishermen as catfish bait
- For a delicate wash
- Pink laundry soap with a minimum fatty acid content of (66%)
- 7.0 ounces bars
- These flakes are all-natural
- Finely grated into easy-to-dissolve flakes
- Low suds. Eco-friendly
- Less rinsing. Phosphate-free
- Readily biodegradable
Final Thoughts
We all need clean clothes and bodies, right? But instead of paying for new “unnatural” gimmicks, start using something good and simple.
Zote is that product, and it can do many other things too. Make sure you stockpile this stuff and put some in every go-bag, bunker, and off-grid location. Keep some at the cabin and some stash in your home too.
There are too many reasons not to use and stockpile some Zote Soap today.
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