Why our Latest Batch of Natural Soap Flakes Feel a Bit Different (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
1 day ago
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1 day ago
·We’ve had a few customers get in touch to let us know that the latest batch of our Soap Flakes feels a little stickier than usual. And yep, they’re absolutely right.
So I thought I’d take this week’s blog to talk about it—because we always want you to feel informed and confident about what you’re using.
What’s different?
Our Soap Flakes are made from real offcuts of our handmade soaps. That means each batch reflects what we’ve been making in the soap kitchen—whether that’s a run of extra-moisturising bars, a particularly humid few days, or simply a mix of softer textures.
This latest batch? It’s a bit richer, so the flakes are softer and more likely to clump. But nothing’s changed in terms of what’s inside. It’s still the same pure, natural soap—just in a slightly stickier form.
And here’s what hasn’t changed:
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Made from real soap offcuts—no waste, no filler
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Scented with pure essential oils, never synthetic fragrance
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Palm oil free and cruelty free
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Proudly Australian made and owned
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Plastic-free, home compostable packaging
That last one really matters. Most laundry and cleaning products come in plastic bottles or tubs that end up in landfill. Our flakes come in a simple cardboard box that’s 100% home compostable—so once you’re done, you can tear it up and throw it straight in your compost bin. Zero guilt. Zero plastic. Just a cleaner way to clean.
So if your flakes feel a little different this time around, know that it's because they’re made the way we think more things should be: with honesty, transparency, and real ingredients—not artificial additives that make things uniform for the sake of it.
How to Use Our Soap Flakes in the Washing Machine
Using them is easy:
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Scoop 1 heaped tablespoon for a regular load (more for heavy-duty jobs)
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For best results, dissolve the flakes in hot water first—this helps them distribute evenly through your wash
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Add directly to the drum
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Wash as normal—our flakes work in both hot and cold cycles
You’ll be surprised how soft, clean, and fresh your clothes feel—with no synthetic residue left behind.
Not Just for Laundry
Our Soap Flakes are a true multi-tasker. You can use them for:
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Hand-washing dishes
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DIY cleaning paste for benches, sinks, and more
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Bubble baths (especially our Rainbow Flakes—great for kids)
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Washing baby clothes, nappies or delicates
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Travelling or camping—lightweight and eco-friendly
It’s Not Perfect. It’s Real.
We don’t pretend our flakes look the same every time—and that’s exactly why people love them. They’re real. Handmade. And made from something that would otherwise go to waste.
Each box is a little different. But every one is effective, natural, and made with care.
And best of all? When you’re done, the packaging goes in your compost—not your bin.
Because the best things don’t come in plastic bottles.
Soapy hugs,
Emma xx
