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improving a brush Cleaner
Hi there,
I am currently working
on improving my brush cleaner. I want it to clean, disinfect and condition
natural and synthetic brush bristles.The formula I am using
is:79.5% water
20% pure castile soap
.5% Xanthan gum
Makes about 5 cups
A tea is made with the
water (chamomile, and Sapindus.)After the tea is cooled
I add the soap.For scent I use essential
oils, 1 tablespoon per cup, mixed with the Xanthan gum.My concern is that I am
diluting the soap with too much water and losing the disinfectant strength.I do know from reading
another post that the oils do leave residue, which defeats the purpose of
stripping the bristles clean. I plan on reducing the essential oils and adding fragrance
oils. I am being hopeful it will still condition the brushes.What do suggest boosting
the disinfectant strength back or is this even necessary?PH is 8.8
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1 Reply
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Soap has NO disinfectant strength at all in a dilute form. You will need to add an actual disinfectant, or use the soap at full strength. Even then, actual disinfection will be minimal.
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