tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post4278561095933505812..comments2024-02-16T08:40:54.943-06:00Comments on Mexico Bob: Do you Zote?Bob Mrotekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-90228184469518717562017-05-16T12:51:53.551-05:002017-05-16T12:51:53.551-05:00I think I'm going to try a little on my poodle...I think I'm going to try a little on my poodle, her coat was white but because of hard water, it left her with tan spots in some areas slowly over time. Zote is gentle and it might brighten her coat up a little. Thanks everyone for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-2973496688930476652017-05-03T22:41:20.421-05:002017-05-03T22:41:20.421-05:00I rubbed a moist cloth on the bar and wiped down m...I rubbed a moist cloth on the bar and wiped down my kitchen with it. I liked the smell so I ran hot water over the bar into a large bowl and poured the soapy water into my mop bucket. My mop water looked like I hadn't mopped in days, yet I had mopped this morning with pine sol DallasButterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328306387002533754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-14421085927107778312017-03-19T17:43:12.588-06:002017-03-19T17:43:12.588-06:00Not only good bathing soap but takes off all negat...Not only good bathing soap but takes off all negativity you accumulated through out the day <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-57048599280186263772016-08-11T18:26:33.281-05:002016-08-11T18:26:33.281-05:00Spell check goofed me up I was trying to say multi...Spell check goofed me up I was trying to say multi purpose cleaner. Anyway I love zoteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410448443043645664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-16647487596304679202016-08-11T13:26:28.470-05:002016-08-11T13:26:28.470-05:00I have used as a military- purpose cleaner, put a ...I have used as a military- purpose cleaner, put a slice in water. And use to clean. Works well on built up grease and has worked well to clean the tub/shower. Rinse. I was very pleased. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410448443043645664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-24456941558275171502016-06-25T14:03:49.278-05:002016-06-25T14:03:49.278-05:00I have very oily facial skin, and cystic acne. Aft...I have very oily facial skin, and cystic acne. After using pink zote for everyday showering, my oily face problem has been greatly reduced, and acne is clearing up dramatically. <br /> Even husbands athlete feet problem has been tamed. <br />I wish i had known how benificial Zote was years ago. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145458535807088856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-69465878204016204132015-12-18T13:08:47.078-06:002015-12-18T13:08:47.078-06:00If you have skin issues like acne and eczema. ..I ...If you have skin issues like acne and eczema. ..I suggest this Zote works amazing.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-81176576505009837702014-07-06T15:28:44.058-05:002014-07-06T15:28:44.058-05:00I saw this huge bar of soap on the shelf at my Wal...I saw this huge bar of soap on the shelf at my Walmart and when I got home I googled it. The next time I was in there I bought a bar to try in my laundry. It worked well but left a slight residue in my washer. With a half a bar left I moved it to the bath and showered with it. I just bought my second bar and my son bought one too. In a weeks time my skin has started to feel softer and more moisturized. I don't think I'll be going back to deodorant soap anytime soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404931568199318185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-75794803078987259182014-03-13T14:17:23.949-06:002014-03-13T14:17:23.949-06:00I like it,have seen it in stores for years and won...I like it,have seen it in stores for years and wondered what it was. After trying it,I'm amazed at how well it removes old stains I thought would never wash out. I just rub it on the spot lather and wash with the regular load,it also brightens clothes well. I wondered about bathing with it,but you answered that question. How about giving a dog a bath with it? Since its gentle on human skin,maybe it will be okay for my pet. It has a softening quality on laundry,so how about dog hair? Normally would use pet shampoo,but ran out. Another question is about doing my 92 year old grandmother's bedding,she has sensitive skin,what do you think ?<br />EXPERIMENTING IN MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-47223042707508426522013-11-10T15:36:15.647-06:002013-11-10T15:36:15.647-06:00Sedona Raven,
Don't be afraid to shower with i...Sedona Raven,<br />Don't be afraid to shower with it. You'll come out smelling like a rose :)Bob Mrotekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-5753011446239201162013-11-10T15:31:33.618-06:002013-11-10T15:31:33.618-06:00I discovered Zote soap on a laundry blog and found...I discovered Zote soap on a laundry blog and found my local IGA in Sedona, AZ sells it. It is also available on eBay and Amazon. I grate a bar into a plastic container and add a small handful to my washer along with a tablespoon of washing soda and sometimes Borax. I use 1/4 cup white vinegar for the final rinse. I rinse three times. I love the smell.<br /><br />At the moment I am wanting to make some liquid to use for dishes. I might try it for showering as well after reading this blog. Sedona Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163738251975947379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-75691673956544463162013-09-16T17:10:49.019-05:002013-09-16T17:10:49.019-05:00Jabonzote is very big here in Estado de Mexico, we...Jabonzote is very big here in Estado de Mexico, we love it for bathing. The wife has a washing machine now, so no more using it for clothes.Toltepecenonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-8906072019435889552013-01-12T14:40:22.816-06:002013-01-12T14:40:22.816-06:00another zote fan!! a coworkers white scrubs and he...another zote fan!! a coworkers white scrubs and her fresh smell is what got me hooked! tried the paste on stains! all gone !! also great for cleaning carpet stains and dirty areas ! grate zote, add hot water and with very little scrubbing(of course the degree of dirtiness dictates how hard you will scrub) your carpet is left fresh, bright and fluffy ! my husband is always turning people onto zote, because he loves how fresh our towels smell no matter how long Ive washed them ..and they seem fluffier too !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-61278050189196027912012-08-04T07:16:40.797-05:002012-08-04T07:16:40.797-05:00I was wondering if I can make a liquid form of Zot...I was wondering if I can make a liquid form of Zotesoap for machine washing without using the soda and borax? Does anyone know what proportions I would use? I have a super large load top loader. I bought a case of Zote off of Amazon about a year ago and I have barely made a dent in it...I think that the soda and borax are causing residue to be left on my laundry which seems to hinder things like abosorption ability of towels. Since my water is not always hot here I do not want to just grate the soap and use it that way.<br />Thanks so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-70268046672739602612012-07-16T11:14:33.518-05:002012-07-16T11:14:33.518-05:00Thanks for your comment Angela. It may be interest...Thanks for your comment Angela. It may be interesting to note that I heard from the people who make Zote and they are very nice folks. I think that has something to do with their wonderful products and their success.Bob Mrotekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-2424321372105216012012-07-15T20:42:46.958-05:002012-07-15T20:42:46.958-05:00I lived in mexico for 2 years and the washing mach...I lived in mexico for 2 years and the washing machine we had didn't work very well. We washed most things by hand and ALWAYS used zote! My daughter spilled grape juice on a white shirt, I washed it with zote and hung it out in the sun...20 mins later the stain was gone. Now that I am back in the states I have found zote in many places I had never seen it before including walmart and family dollar. Love this stuff!Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-33504395531181722962012-02-11T10:25:39.126-06:002012-02-11T10:25:39.126-06:00Thanks Jen! You made my day. I am happy that you a...Thanks Jen! You made my day. I am happy that you are happy :)Bob Mrotekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-41253885316717043832012-02-10T23:34:40.375-06:002012-02-10T23:34:40.375-06:00I love this stuff!! Hard times can turn you to doi...I love this stuff!! Hard times can turn you to doing some creative stuff and I now make my own laundry soap and I use ZOTE for face wash now and I love it but I do have to use a moisturizer. I recommend this product to everyone! GREAT BLOG BOB!!!Jen.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13161407763098412637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-56822016714207838042012-02-09T08:44:00.464-06:002012-02-09T08:44:00.464-06:00Thanks for sharing that Amanda!Thanks for sharing that Amanda!Bob Mrotekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-65760772845704115222012-02-09T02:33:47.946-06:002012-02-09T02:33:47.946-06:00I use Zote for laundry detergent with this recipe
...I use Zote for laundry detergent with this recipe<br />1/3 bar Zote<br />1/2 cup Super washing soda<br />1/2 cup Borax<br />2 gallons Hot water<br />Melt soap in hot water and mix in the rest. Use 1/4 cup per load laundry. I buy all my ingredients at Walmart in Florida.Amandahttp://www.manderzcrochet.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-90410015875285649122012-01-29T20:28:22.813-06:002012-01-29T20:28:22.813-06:00Ok so it's safe for dish soap? YESSS!! Been wo...Ok so it's safe for dish soap? YESSS!! Been wondering this for a few days I LOVE ZOTE!! I found it at walmart for 97 cents! I plan to go by a TON more now that I know what all you can use it for! Thank you so much for this post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-87524314084887785392011-12-07T23:53:14.180-06:002011-12-07T23:53:14.180-06:00You are very welcome! And thanks for the complime...You are very welcome! And thanks for the compliment....must learn to proofread...doh! Thanks for the laundry tips!Laura McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857667958632407525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-44956888361010849712011-12-07T20:00:17.710-06:002011-12-07T20:00:17.710-06:00Wow Laura! Thanks for the soap lesson. I didn'...Wow Laura! Thanks for the soap lesson. I didn't know all that before but now that I do I will appreciate my Zote more when I shower with it in the morning. By the way, you are a super writer :)Bob Mrotekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-35428251103695528362011-12-07T17:00:27.530-06:002011-12-07T17:00:27.530-06:00Great info, Thanks Bob! I recently learned from a...Great info, Thanks Bob! I recently learned from a fellow baseball mom that Zote is great for removing the 'orange' baseball dirt from baseball pants. Especially the WHITE ones! Where were the fashion police when someone decided that white is good choice for baseball uniforms? Anyway, I finally found it yesterday at BIG LOTS and I can't wait to try it! Did I really just say that? I can't wait to do laundry? Yep! It's the little things that make us Moms happy. <br /><br />The main reason I want to respond was to share my knowledge of soapmaking with you. I am a soapmaker and I make it from scratch. That means I take the oils and/or fats and mix it with the 'caustic soda'. Caustic soda is more commonly known as Lye. Caustic Soda, Lye and Sodium Hydroxide are all the same thing. 'Caustic' soda sounds so horrible doesn't it? Well, before it's mixed with oils and/or fats and turned into soap, it is an extremely dangerous substance. But, that's how soap is made. The resulting soap is not harmful at all. I can't speak for all soapmakers because it is possible for ingredients to be off and pH levels not being where they should be, but obviously the Zote people are professionals, eh?<br /><br />The oils and fats all have different uses and good for different things. I have actually rendered my own beef fat or 'suet' to make tallow and then use the tallow in the soapmaking process. In case you're wondering, I ordered the suet online. You can get almost anything these days. Awesome. <br /><br />Yes, citronella is a natural bug repellent. It sounds like a chemical, but is an essential oil. All natural. <br /><br />The only things to worry about in using Zote as a bath soap would be an allergic reaction to a natural ingredient OR a reaction to the dye or optical brightener (whatever that is!). Zote also contains perfume, probably a synthetic. Glycerin is a natural ingredient as well, actually a by product of the soapmaking process. Sodium Chloride is used in a purification process, which I'm not familiar with. <br /><br />Well, that's probably more than you wanted to know, but I put it in anyway!Laura McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857667958632407525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-43256438679019919172011-08-28T23:00:52.357-05:002011-08-28T23:00:52.357-05:00I finally found zote at a Mexican store. Can't...I finally found zote at a Mexican store. Can't wait to try it out. It is less expensive than either Octagon or Fels Naptha here. If it does what it says on the stains I will be hooked. Thanks!Anniehttp://annienygma.comnoreply@blogger.com