How to use Marseille soap to clean your home?

Publié le March 29, 2024

Marseille soap , one of the iconic treasures of Provence , is not only reserved for washing. Indeed, this versatile product can also become a very good ally for cleaning your home in an efficient and ecological way. In this article, we will present to you tips for using Marseille soap to clean various surfaces in all rooms of your house.


What is Marseille soap?

Marseille Soap is a centuries-old tradition and since 1856 , Savonnerie Fer à Cheval has perpetuated the method of manufacturing the authentic recipe for Marseille Soap cooked in cauldrons . A flagship product of Marseille's cultural heritage that our Master Soap Makers pass down with passion from generation to generation. Marseille soap is made up of 4 ingredients (vegetable oil, soda, salt and water) and is renowned for its gentle and environmentally friendly cleansing properties . Free of additives and chemicals, it is biodegradable and safe for health.

So how to use Marseille soap in your home?

Here are some ideas for using our authentic Marseille Soap to take care of your home.

  1. Clean the floors : Nothing could be simpler by diluting a few shavings of Marseille soap in hot water to obtain a cleaning solution for all types of floors , whether tiled, wooden or stone. Its degreasing action leaves your floors sparkling.

  2. Making your natural laundry detergent : Grate 20 g Marseille soap and mix it with 1L of hot water to obtain a gentle and effective laundry detergent. You can add 20g of baking soda which deodorizes and gives shine to your laundry.

  3. Maintaining your iron: Regularly clean the soleplate of the iron that has become dirty or yellow by rubbing a piece of dry soap when the soleplate is slightly warm. Wipe with a soft dry cloth or a ball of newspaper to shine the surface .

  4. Give new life to your shoes: Scrub your shoes using a soft brush soaked in lukewarm water and Marseille soap , wipe with a slightly damp cloth and let dry in the open air.



    Marseille soap is a miracle product for the home. By using this natural and versatile soap, you can clean everything effectively while preserving your health and the environment. By integrating Marseille Soap into your cleaning routine , you are opting for a more ecological and respectful approach, while benefiting from impeccable results on all surfaces in your home.
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