Question about soap storage

I know that the grating system works for tallow soap to get it into a container (mug, bowl, etc.), but I was wondering if it works for other soaps also. I like to reuse and recycle, and would love to reuse the Proraso tubs for other soaps, but am concerned about melting the soap in the plastic, in case it gets too hot and some of the chemicals in the plastic leech into the soap. I am hoping to just use the grating method for all soaps so I can re-use the tubs. Will this work?

 

To add to that, any soap can be grated. Some can be microwaved, but others can not. So, if you are in doubt, just grate it.

 

Thanks all, I think, at least for the plastic containers, I'lol stick to grating. Nice to know I can reuse my containers. One of the things I like about DE shaving is the low waste involved.

 

You can safely melt "melt & pour" soaps. Just ask the vender if the soap is melt & pour or not. I've done it both ways. For example Van der Hagan is melt & pour but, Williams isn't. When you melt soap in the microwave the safest way IMO is to melt the soap in a microwaveable/glass measuring cup and then pour it into the storage container. Melt the soap in very short bursts like 8 sec or so. You want to make the soap pourable, but not separate the ingredients or evaporate the scent out of it. Grating soap is the safest for the soap and can be used with any soap as far as I know, but melting is much faster and easier.

 

Sounds grate to me.

 

But if you're like me don't use your wife's kitchen grater. Go visit a local dollar store and buy one just for grating soaps.

 

A wise choice indeed.

 

"Honey, I think the cheese is bad!"

 

Thanks, I'll remember that!

 

Good point. I was just thinking about hard soaps.

 

Yes always ask the wife for ANYTHING in her kitchen, those rolling pins and wooden spoons hurt