Does Castile soap leave a film in the shower?

July 6, 2015

Hello Soapman. My wife has banned any soaps or gels that leave a film in the shower. That includes some current Castile soaps. I love peppermint soaps. Does the Vermont Peppermint Castile Soap or Vermont Peppermint Shower Gel leave a film residue in the shower or tub?

Thanks,

Gary

I love this question!

Soap interacts with minerals in your water to leave a film, affectionately known as “Soap scum”. Wreaks havoc on a hot tub. Here are your options:

  1. Remove soap scum with vinegar, or in more extreme cases vinegar and baking soda OR
  2. Use Bon Ami on your porcelain surfaces. Cheap, effective and scentless. OR
  3. Hire a cleaning service OR
  4. Soften your water so soap scum won’t form  OR (and this is the saddest alternative):
  5. Use chemical detergent body washes instead of yummy organic soap (ouch!)

There you are Gary. I hope that you don’t have to choose between organic soap and your wife. In an ideal world you can keep both.

All the Best,

Soapman

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