Soap scum is hardened residue from soap and minerals, but gentle cleaning can remove it without scratching glass. Clean while the shower is still steamy, using dish soap and a non-abrasive sponge to ...

It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe activity.

A church in Dubrovnik possesses what it claims are Jesus Christ’s diapers, and another chapel, in Rome, owns a bit of finger that supposedly belonged to Doubting Thomas — you know, the finger Thomas ...

Soaps once brought in 75% of a TV network’s revenue, says author Elana Levine. “Soaps were a legitimate kind of pop culture sensation.” Without soaps, we wouldn’t have melodramas or reality shows.

Soap isn’t typically something we give much thought to, but when Castile soap bubbled up in my world three times in one week, for completely different reasons, I took it as a sign. So, in scrubbing up ...

Critical violations: Conainer of ricotta cheese stored in tall reach-in cooler in ktichen is spoiled. Container of parmesan cheese spoiled, mold noted (corrected - both products were discarded ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Soap operas have been around for decades. And the stories live on from generation to generation. Natalie Moore from WBEZ just launched a new podcast on soap operas called "Stories ...

So often, it’s the simplest things that stand the test of time. Castile soap, an organic and versatile cleaner formulated with vegetable fats, is the perfect example. Even with its minimalist formula, ...

Enjoy the chewy goodness of homemade sourdough soft pretzels without the need for lye. This easy and delicious recipe results in perfectly golden-brown pretzels with a delightful tangy flavor, perfect ...

It’s been seven years since we first wrote about status hand soap. At the time, our now–lead editor Lauren Levy identified it as Aesop: “A soap must be recognizable to be status-y,” she argued.

The coated lye bar soap peels away in smooth, satisfying layers, revealing its pristine surface beneath. The crisp sounds and effortless peeling create a mesmerizing experience that’s both relaxing ...