Traditional Coconut Dish Soap | Kaolin & Orange
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A plastic-free, low-tox, refillable solid dish soap poured into a hand-glazed stoneware ramekin - made with coconut oil, kaolin clay and orange essential oil.
Say goodbye to plastic bottles of liquid dish soap. This solid dish soap bar is poured straight into a hand-glazed stoneware ramekin that sits nicely on your sink top, ready to use. Made with just three simple ingredients - 100% coconut oil, white kaolin (a fine natural clay), and citric acid - and finished with a splash of orange essential oil, it's a low-tox (made without synthetic chemicals or harsh detergents), plastic-free way to get your dishes properly clean, whether you're washing in hot or cold water.
Why you'll love it
- Looks good by the sink - poured into its own hand-glazed stoneware ramekin, it sits out in the open rather than getting shoved under the sink or hidden in a cupboard
- Refillable - the soap is poured to the shape of the ramekin, so a refill comes out as a neat dome that drops straight back in - no mess, no re-pressing, just a fresh bar in the dish you already have
- Works in cold water - you don't need to heat the tap to cut through grease. Coconut oil soap lathers and cleans effectively even in cold water, which most liquid dish detergents can't manage without help.
- Septic-tank safe - true soap (like this one) is fully biodegradable and breaks down naturally, making it a gentle choice for septic systems, unlike some synthetic detergents that can disrupt the bacterial balance in a septic tank.
- A natural degreaser - the orange essential oil isn't just for scent. Orange oil contains d-limonene (a natural solvent found in citrus peel), which helps lift oil and grease from dishes and pans.
- Designed to rinse cleanly - the citric acid helps prevent the soap scum that plain soap can leave behind, so it's gentle on glass without a dulling film.
- Low-tox for your home - no synthetic detergents, no artificial fragrance, no unnecessary additives.
- Solid, long-lasting, and plastic-free - one bar replaces bottle after bottle of liquid detergent, with no plastic packaging to throw away.
Who is it for?
Anyone wanting to cut plastic out of their kitchen and reduce the synthetic chemicals going down the drain, especially households on septic tanks, or anyone who simply prefers cold-water washing to save on hot water. Also a natural fit for anyone who likes their sink-top essentials to look intentional rather than utilitarian, and for anyone who'd rather refill a dish they already own than keep buying new packaging. Suitable for all dishes, including glassware.
Key ingredients
Coconut Oil
The soap's base; naturally high in cleansing, grease-cutting properties.
White Kaolin
A fine, gentle clay that adds light polishing and mild abrasive quality, helping cut through grime without scratching.
Citric Acid
Helps soften the water and prevent soap scum, so the bar rinses cleanly even in hard water.
Orange Essential Oil
A natural degreaser and fresh scent, without synthetic fragrance.
Full ingredient list
Sodium Cocoate, Aqua, Glycerin, Kaolin, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil.
Why we chose these ingredients
We wanted a dish soap that does its job without leaving anything behind: no synthetic surfactants, no microplastics, nothing that isn't safe to go down your drain and into your septic tank or waterways. Coconut oil soap has been used for cleaning for generations because it's genuinely effective, and pairing it with citric acid and a natural orange oil degreaser means you're not trading performance for a "natural" label.
Texture & feel
A solid, hard-pressed bar, dense enough to last through many washes without going soft or mushy in a wet dish rack, poured to fit and stay put in its stoneware ramekin.
How to use
- Your soap arrives already set in its stoneware ramekin - just leave it there by the sink, ready to go.
- Wet your dish brush or cloth, then rub it over the bar to build up a lather.
- Wash your dishes as normal - the lather cuts through grease even in cold water.
- Rinse and drain the bar after each use to help it last longer (the ramekin makes a handy built-in draining dish).
- When the bar runs out, order a refill - it's poured in the same dome shape as the ramekin, so it drops straight in.
- Pair it with our natural dish soap brush for a fully plastic-free washing-up routine.
If you have sensitive skin, we recommend wearing gloves while washing up.
Add a Natural Dish Brush
Pair your solid dish soap with a kitchen brush that's as natural as the soap itself. This dish brush has a wooden handle and bristles made from either sisal (a tough plant fibre from agave leaves) or coconut coir (fibre from the outer husk of the coconut). It's a plastic-free, low-tox brush made for everyday washing up.
Natural materials, built to last
Every part of this brush comes from natural materials: a wooden handle with sisal or coconut fibre bristles. The fibres are firm and hard-wearing, so the brush holds up well to daily use in a busy kitchen.
Made for pots, pans and everyday dishes
The bristles are firm enough to lift stubborn, stuck-on food from pots, pans and bowls, and the brush suits cast iron cookware too. Use it with a little of our solid dish soap and a splash of water for a good clean.
FAQ
Can I use this in cold water?
Yes, one of the benefits of coconut oil soap is that it lathers and cleans effectively without needing hot water.
Is it safe for septic tanks?
Yes. As a true soap rather than a synthetic detergent, it's fully biodegradable and gentle on septic systems.
Will it scratch my dishes or leave streaks on glass?
No scratching - the white kaolin adds a very fine, gentle polish. The citric acid content also helps it rinse cleanly on glassware without the dulling film plain soap can sometimes leave in hard water.
How long does one bar last?
Being solid and hard-pressed, it lasts significantly longer than a bottle of liquid detergent, though this depends on household use. Draining it after each wash helps it last even longer.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, but if you have particularly sensitive skin, we recommend wearing gloves while washing up.
Can I reuse the ramekin once the soap runs out?
Absolutely - and it's designed for exactly that. Order a refill, poured in the same dome shape as the ramekin, so it drops straight in once the old bar is finished. Refills use the same coconut and orange formula, so it's always the soap you already know. Keep the ramekin as-is for years of refills, or repurpose it as a trinket dish or spoon rest if you ever want a change.
Available size - minimum 270g (excluding the dish)
Shelf life - store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight to maximise shelf life
For external use only
Disclaimer
Our products are generally suitable for most individuals. If you experience any allergies, irritation, or sensitivity, discontinue use immediately.
This product has no added synthetic ingredients, artificial fragrances or preservatives.
This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.