tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post4048446651896008931..comments2024-03-04T00:00:29.618-08:00Comments on Sensible Survival: Make Soap from Yucca LeavesSensible Survivalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01783624792201899315noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-91838460755163987102021-11-07T18:09:25.578-08:002021-11-07T18:09:25.578-08:00Do not use the leaves for laundry! They will stsi...Do not use the leaves for laundry! They will stsin your clothes green! The leaves are great for bath soap and shampoo, and their lather is rich and creamy if you simply rub the fibers directly in yours hands with a little water. Kind of luxurious, in fact. And moisturizing. And the fibers are great for scrubbing the feet. Ghost Orchidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440057451812223567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-73417707689112640032021-11-07T17:19:09.504-08:002021-11-07T17:19:09.504-08:00Only needed one leaf for my shower. Only needed one leaf for my shower. Ghost Orchidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440057451812223567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-6704475996314030402021-11-07T17:17:23.807-08:002021-11-07T17:17:23.807-08:00Hi, if you don’t need to save the fibers for corda...Hi, if you don’t need to save the fibers for cordage, then an easy way is just to strip/peel the fibers with your hands. Then you can just rub the bundle with a little water and get a nice lather. Use the bundle of fibers to scrub your feet!Ghost Orchidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440057451812223567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-19301776477013773252021-07-01T01:25:50.080-07:002021-07-01T01:25:50.080-07:00I read your article very carefully. I think you sh...I read your article very carefully. I think you should also write article about <a href="https://ynntechnology.com/product/soap-making-machine/" rel="nofollow">soap making machine manufacturer</a>. This will be beneficial for others i guess thank you.Elmer Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865419615593724789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-86445726979026349842021-06-17T20:09:13.146-07:002021-06-17T20:09:13.146-07:00I'm Lorene from Arizona. If I understand corre...I'm Lorene from Arizona. If I understand correctly, I can take yucca leaves, put them in the blender and then add water and I'll have shampoo? Will the leaves grow back and keep the plant healthy? We have a bunch of them on our property on a hill. I would love to harvest them for shampoo but keep them alive at the same time.Lorenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968569617949655863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-82106389600926191182020-07-18T15:34:47.304-07:002020-07-18T15:34:47.304-07:00Was wondering how much water to shavings you add?
...Was wondering how much water to shavings you add?<br />Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582506770453063132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-38987984664581813482018-04-09T15:33:59.117-07:002018-04-09T15:33:59.117-07:00Did you ever try to see how long it lasts? I'm...Did you ever try to see how long it lasts? I'm not in a place where they grow wild so interested to know Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06742563883004099759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-34742278923809753012018-04-09T15:33:47.427-07:002018-04-09T15:33:47.427-07:00Did you ever try to see how long it lasts? I'm...Did you ever try to see how long it lasts? I'm not in a place where they grow wild so interested to know Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06742563883004099759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-30778312835848785992018-02-12T23:37:22.979-08:002018-02-12T23:37:22.979-08:00Thank you for this useful, interesting article!
I...Thank you for this useful, interesting article! <br />I'm just switching to no chemicals. <br />& I have 2 huge yucca plants i the field.<br />Brilliant idea! <br />Can any yucca variety be used for soap?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701107901957972782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-18126633134668178232017-07-31T09:04:57.785-07:002017-07-31T09:04:57.785-07:00Not sure how long it will store. Would be interest...Not sure how long it will store. Would be interesting to find out. I may mix up a batch and see how long it lasts. I will put the results on my blog if I do, or if you give it a try post a comment letting us know.<br />Hank Sensible Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783624792201899315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-40165660457559690872017-07-31T07:18:44.307-07:002017-07-31T07:18:44.307-07:00How long can this be stored? A few days? A month? ...How long can this be stored? A few days? A month? Longer? Buehrle Family Blog (BFB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08204269188382977506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-81379679666504828422017-06-30T16:27:50.769-07:002017-06-30T16:27:50.769-07:00Thank you Hank! I have a whole acre field full of ...Thank you Hank! I have a whole acre field full of them. I plan to harvest some of the roots & let the rest go to seed so the supply stays replenished.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12315966497509059902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-68108252829156023522017-06-30T05:51:21.073-07:002017-06-30T05:51:21.073-07:00Jessica,
The root will produce a stronger soap, a ...Jessica,<br />The root will produce a stronger soap, a little more lather, and no green color. Of course digging the root means killing the plant, but if you are over-run with them I guess this is not a problem for you.<br />HankSensible Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783624792201899315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-44788183177639977772017-06-20T09:49:03.663-07:002017-06-20T09:49:03.663-07:00My field is going crazy with yucca! I wanted to tr...My field is going crazy with yucca! I wanted to try making soap and thanks to you, I believe I can! I did have a question. You said there is higher concentration of saponin in the root than in the leaf. Is the root more suitable for laundry & dishes? Or does it really make a difference?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12315966497509059902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-80219261604692751482017-02-09T17:56:41.008-08:002017-02-09T17:56:41.008-08:00Hi I found your blog, and I would like to use the ...Hi I found your blog, and I would like to use the photos of you making Yucca Soap, but I don't see a contact email here to email you directly. Can you email me at outfoxmagazine@gmail.com? I run a small publication for children and I think they would find this really interesting! <br /><br />Jackie<br />Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119599180604784344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-11990491130839736002016-12-10T19:03:51.482-08:002016-12-10T19:03:51.482-08:00Joshua, I have never stored it long-term, don'...Joshua, I have never stored it long-term, don't know what the shelf life would be. Not sure if it has enough saponin to overcome muldew. Would be an interesting experiment.Sensible Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783624792201899315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-28884519356352088662016-11-14T14:17:11.149-08:002016-11-14T14:17:11.149-08:00How do you store it and what is the shelf life?How do you store it and what is the shelf life?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028729206594839519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-52067840223100257772016-10-11T17:22:18.718-07:002016-10-11T17:22:18.718-07:00Thanks for your response. Thanks for your response. Yvette's Ponderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518785190124787392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-56045065225226777232016-10-10T18:26:32.296-07:002016-10-10T18:26:32.296-07:00Yvette,
Not sure. Never tried it. Don't see wh...Yvette,<br />Not sure. Never tried it. Don't see why it wouldn't work, but I'd try it with some old clothes first to see how it works.<br />HankSensible Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783624792201899315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-62159503475080076252016-10-06T05:37:51.864-07:002016-10-06T05:37:51.864-07:00I just came across your great article. I wonder if...I just came across your great article. I wonder if I can put this in my washing machine for doing laundry. Thanks. Yvette's Ponderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518785190124787392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-91549811954225856402016-09-01T07:19:41.310-07:002016-09-01T07:19:41.310-07:00Also pleased to find this info. It may be a somew...Also pleased to find this info. It may be a somewhat different variety I have here in New Hampshire, but there are several growing behind my house, and one that's always been in the cemetery plot where my parents and grandparents are. On the latter, I hack away about half of it every year or two so it doesn't overpower the stone--still doing fine!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08356497408999554645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-47230515615751890262016-08-01T15:57:30.884-07:002016-08-01T15:57:30.884-07:00I know this is an old post but I just stumbled acr...I know this is an old post but I just stumbled across it. If you're still trying to get one started you might try my "method." Got frustrated after years of trying to get one started so asked my husband to till the area and I'd plant flowers. Next year - yuccas. Now they're everywhere. Good luck.Nana in the westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101745118917640097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-61469527020072949132016-08-01T15:56:47.888-07:002016-08-01T15:56:47.888-07:00I know this is an old post but I just stumbled acr...I know this is an old post but I just stumbled across it. If you're still trying to get one started you might try my "method." Got frustrated after years of trying to get one started so asked my husband to till the area and I'd plant flowers. Next year - yuccas. Now they're everywhere. Good luck.Nana in the westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101745118917640097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-79283360843477427102016-05-07T09:30:18.849-07:002016-05-07T09:30:18.849-07:00Yay! Thank you so much! Finally! Gah! I have been ...Yay! Thank you so much! Finally! Gah! I have been searching for way too long. Everyone just says that it can work. Love your pictures and your work is appreciated.AprilHolmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07538537486075258258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024181205545465340.post-89067906519155152632016-04-19T10:47:54.535-07:002016-04-19T10:47:54.535-07:00Thank you for the info! Now I finally know how to...Thank you for the info! Now I finally know how to kill my yucca! LOL. Its taking over my garden in front of my house AND on the side. Maybe now I can put the plant to use! (I also have one in the backyard which I will keep since it is growing slow in the shade.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703882527793131794noreply@blogger.com