testing soap for Ph

[brandnew]

do you always test for the Ph level in your soaps? I think I'll have to get a family member to send some strips as the pharmacies (in France), so far as the ones I've tried, haven't got them!

 

[Hazel]

I don't test mine. As long as it doesn't zap, then I figure it's all right. Then I let mine cure for at least 4 weeks but normally I let soap cure for 6 weeks.

edited to correct typo

 

[Genny]

I'm the same as Hazel. If it doesn't zap, then it's all good to go on the curing rack.

 

[brandnew]

testing for ph

how do you test for the zap? Just put your tongue on the soap? (btw, I have done that but wasn't sure?....) it hasn't zapped so we've been using it

 

[Genny]

I run a little water over my finger, rub it on the soap and then put my finger to my tongue.

 

[brandnew]

will do thanks!

 

[bonnyny]

Wine making suppliers carry ph strips ~

here's one:
http://www.eckraus.com/search?q=ph+strips

 

[brandnew]

ph testing

thank you bonnyny

 

[IrishLass]

No all pH strips are made equal: Comparison of pH Test Strips Used for Testing Soap

I use the zap test.


IrishLass