Taking care of the exterior of your home can seem like a monumental task. From sidings to decks to windows, there’s a lot to scrub, scour, and polish. The good news? You’re not in this alone. Charlie’s Soap has got your back. With a little elbow grease, time, and some...
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How (And How Often) to Clean a Lunch Box
School is back in session, and for many parents, that means preparing a bagged lunch. From planning out your student’s meals to adding a sweet note for a finishing touch, we know that you put the effort into your kid’s lunch. However, few parents think about cleaning...
Are Traditional Cleaners Dangerous?
Today, thousands of cleaners are available to the average shopper. From window cleaners to detergents, it’s easier than ever to peruse through hundreds of products and weigh the pros and cons of each. If you’re like most shoppers, you find yourself stuck on the common...
Maintaining A Back-To-School Clean Car Schedule
It’s back-to-school season; for parents and students everywhere, that means busy schedules. When you’re managing a heavy workload, whether it’s an extra 8 AM class or after-school soccer practice, it’s easy to let things slip through the cracks—and, if you’re not...
What Makes Charlie’s Soap Truly Biodegradable?
Biodegradable has become a big green buzz word. While not everything that’s biodegradable is good for the planet, it’s definitely a good place to start. By breaking down into non-harmful substances, biodegradable materials minimize their long-term effect on the...
How to Clean a Car Seat
There’s one warning every parent should receive before taking their child on a road trip; sticky toddler hands can do untold damage. Unsurprisingly, car seats often bear the brunt of the blow. Car seats are supposed to keep your kids safe, but, over time, they can...
Ultimate Guide to Summer Cleaning Fun
Summer has a lot to offer: camping, swimming, hiking, and general adventuring. Unfortunately, many of these summer activities come with a side service of spills, stains, and residue—all of which can present their own unique cleaning challenges. Your friends at...
Tips for Getting Your Ride Sparkling Clean
For some people, their car is their baby. For others, their car is their baby that they annually unbury from a healthy layer of crumbs, grime, and road residue. No matter how you feel about your car, getting it in tip-top shape shouldn’t take hours of scrubbing. To...
Outdoor Spring Cleaning: Decks, Patio Furniture, Lawn Mowers, and More
As you take to the outdoors this spring, you may find that your yard is in need of some serious TLC. Once you’ve compiled your outdoor spring cleaning checklist, it might seem like an endless number of chores. From maintaining the exterior of your home to keeping your...
Cleaning Guide: How to Get Your RV in Tip-Top Camping Shape
As you prep for that special summer camping trip, you may feel tempted to put off cleaning your RV. After a long season of disuse, restoring your RV back to its former glory can seem like a lot of work. Between specialized areas like the kitchen, the intimidating...
7 Laundry Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Between stains, spills, grime, and gunk, the laundry struggle is real. Good news—today, everyone is sharing helpful laundry tips that lighten your load come laundry day. DIY solutions, quick tips, and expert advice, all rolled into one. These hacks are perfect for...
Designing a Laundry Schedule that Works for You
Death, taxes, and laundry. It’s one of the constants of life. Sometimes, finding the perfect balance between running out of socks a day early and spending hours in the laundry room can feel impossible. To keep up with your work, personal life, and other housekeeping,...
Clean Boats and Waterways: An Ideal Pairing
Spring breezes, clear skies, and blue waters are calling. As boating fanatics prepare to take to the water this summer, there’s one crucial caveat to keep in mind—boat maintenance. Regularly cleaning your boat isn’t just about keeping it tidy. Without regular...
How to Clean Grills with Baked-On Gunk
Summer is on the way. It’s a time of sunshine, sports, and, of course, barbecues. The flip side? It’s also the time for grill maintenance. If you pop open the hood to find blackened residue covering the grates, you’re not alone. Between greasy residue and baked-on...
Exploring the Negative Impact of Traditional Laundry Detergent (and What You Can Use Instead!)
The green movement is making waves. As millions of people commit to living a more eco-friendly life, many common household products are being scrutinized. Laundry products are no exception. Today, the green community has spread the word: traditional laundry detergents...
Greenwashing: How to See Past the Green-Tinted Glasses
As the environmental movement has grown, so has its evil twin: greenwashed marketing. Today, greenwashing is everywhere, from fashion to food to cleaning products. In North America, 72% of business executives agree that their company has “overstated their...
Readers Digest Names Charlie’s Soap the Safest Powdered Laundry Detergent of 2023
Charlie's Soap Laundry Powder has been featured in the article "The 10 Safest Laundry Detergents You Can Use" by Marisa Hillman on RD.com. The article emphasizes the importance of using safe laundry detergents that are free from harmful chemicals and artificial...
How to clean baseboards: The most overlooked part of your cleaning routine
Few people have baseboards on their routine cleaning checklist. They’re easy enough to ignore—but clean baseboards can give your entire house a facelift. Baseboard cleaning is a great way to kickstart your spring cleaning projects. If it’s been a while since you’ve...
How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Your Toilet, Sink and Bathtub
If you’re without a water softener, you know that build-up is one big hazard of hard water. Over time, the calcium and magnesium in hard water leaves residue on your sink, bathtub, and toilet.
Characteristics of a Green Cleaner
These days, everyone is going green. As more people realize the benefits of eco-friendly living, they’ve been changing the way they travel, the way they shop, and the way they clean. Green cleaners are all about helping you clean in the most environmentally-friendly...
How to Celebrate National Cleaning Week 2023
Springtime is right around the corner. There is no better way to celebrate the change in seasons than by partaking in National Cleaning Week. Starting on Sunday, March 26th 2023, National Cleaning Week offers a great way to uplift your spirits after a long winter...
How to Remove Wax from a Tablecloth
A nice, candlelit dinner party. Your best white tablecloths. What could go wrong? The short answer—everything. Long-time cleaning veterans know that tablecloths bear the brunt of wear and tear, and candle wax is no exception. Cleaning wax from fabric can be a painful...
How to Get Pet Urine Out of Hardwood Floors
Stains are a common hazard with furry friends. Pet urine is a cleaning hassle no matter where it ends up, but hardwood floors are a particularly bad place for your pets to miss the litter box. Urine is acidic, so it can break down the finish of hardwood surfaces. It...
How to Get Laundry Detergent Stains Out of Clothes
If your laundry came out of the washer looking worse for wear, you’re not alone. It’s paradoxical, but many laundry detergents can leave a stain on your clothes. Full of added dyes, optical brighteners, and other fillers, subpar detergents can leave lots of residues...



















