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    07/02/17 50 Comments 72,816

    This Is The Only Homemade Hand Scrub You’ll Ever Need

    Gardener's Hand Scrub

    I’ve noticed that some of my very favorite ideas that I’ve posted on this blog over the years have two qualities in common. One, it’s something practical that I would actually use, and two, it would make a great gift! And the idea that I’ll be sharing with you today has both qualities in spades. :-)

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    We like to refer to this hand scrub as the “Gardener’s Hand Scrub,” because it’s so effective at cleaning and softening dirt-caked, post-yard-work hands. However, there are plenty of other people besides gardeners who could benefit from having a jar of this stuff on their countertops! This hand scrub would be great for chefs, mechanics, construction workers, plumbers, painters, artists, crafters, etc. Pretty much anyone who gets their hands dirty on a regular basis would benefit from owning a jar of this scrub. So when I make a jar for myself, I always make a few extras to give away as gifts!

    I would personally recommend this hand scrub to just about anyone, for several reasons. First, it’s effective. Not only does it get your hands clean, but it makes them feel so soft, too! Second, it’s almost laughable how easy it is to make. You’ll only need two ingredients! And lastly, it’s quite affordable as well. The ingredients are inexpensive, and a little goes a long way! Here’s how to make it.

    Gardener's Hand Scrub

    Gardener’s Hand Scrub

    You’ll need:

    • Dawn Hand Renewal dishwashing soap*
    • White sugar
    • A jar

    *Note: This product used to be called Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay, but it’s now just called Dawn Hand Renewal. It comes in several scents now, too! You can find it in Pomegranate Splash (which was the original scent/color, I believe), as well as Lavender Silk, Cucumber & Melon, Tropical Shea Butter, and Peach & Almond. You can see the whole product line at Dawn’s website here.

    Related: 28 Ways To Use Dawn Dish Soap That Will Make Your Life Easier

    Gardener's Hand Scrub

    Directions:

    Fill your jar about 2/3 of the way to the top with white sugar.

    Gardener's Hand Scrub

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    Next, fill the rest of the jar with your soap. Stop when the soap is about 1/2″ from the top of the jar.

    Gardener's Hand Scrub

    Finally, stir the sugar and soap together. (I find that a bamboo skewer works well here. I seem to make less of a mess that way!) Stir the soap into the sugar until the whole thing reaches a paste-like consistency. I love the pale pink color it turns. So pretty!

    (If you’re planning on giving the scrub as a gift, you can skip the mixing step. The sugar will start dissolving once it’s combined with the soap, so you can lengthen the shelf-life a bit by not mixing until you’re ready to use it.)

    Gardener's Hand Scrub

    Using Your Hand Scrub

    To wash dirt, grease, or grime off your hands, scoop a small amount of the soap and sugar mixture into your hands and scrub. The sugar works like an abrasive to remove dirt and dead skin, and the Dawn soap helps to wash it all away. :-)

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    Debbie
    Debbie

    I’ve made this for years but lately it seems to separate. Do you have any suggestions?
    Thanks

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    1 year ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    Most homemade remedies separate – I just give it a quick stir before using. :-) You could try mixing it with a KitchenAid!

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    1 year ago
    Amir Najam Sethit
    Amir Najam Sethit

    Thank you for posting this blog. Interesting Post I like it.I can try this.Thank you for posting this blog. Interesting Post I like it.I can try this.

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    1 year ago
    Dana van Heerden
    Dana van Heerden

    I live in South Africa and that brand of dishwashing soap is not available in my country. All our dishwashing liquid soap contain grease removers and are very harsh on hands. Also very difficult to get hold of liquid Castille soap ! so I don’t know what else to use for your scrub. Dana

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    1 year ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    To replace the soap, you can use equal parts of you favorite dishwashing soap mixed with equal parts of olive oil. The olive oil will add some healing/moisturizing properties :-)

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    1 year ago
    maggie
    maggie

    This is a great recipe! Though I gave a jar to a friend as a hostess gift and when she had company they grabbed the jar and used it all over their body!!!! They thought it was the best product they had every used.

    I wondered if it wouldn’t be too harsh for an overall product but there you have it!

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    1 year ago
    Laurie
    Laurie

    Is this very drying. I live in the mountains of Az where we have 4 seasons

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    1 year ago
    Karen
    Karen

    Hi Jillee, Can I get more specifics? I’m one of those people that need exact instructions (LOL). What size jar and how long is shelf life would give me enough (I think!). Thanks. Love your stuff.

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    1 year ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    The size of the jar doesn’t matter – I used three different sizes for this post. Whatever the size of the jar, just fill it 2/3 with sugar and top it off with soap! :-) It will last a few months, depending on how you store it.

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    1 year ago
    Grace
    Grace

    Is this just regular white sugar?

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    1 year ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    Yes! :-)

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    1 year ago
    Jo
    Jo

    Thanks Jillee, unfortunately in the UK this brand of dishsoap would cost me $39! Eeeeeek!

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    1 year ago
    Abdrea
    Abdrea

    Maybe try the chamomile ecover

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    1 year ago
    Elaine Guenther
    Elaine Guenther

    Jillee, thanks again for the great tip. I use it all the time now. I have it in my potting shed ready to go. I use it on my legs, feet, arms and wash off with the hose, then go in for a shower……e

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    1 year ago
    jauhari
    jauhari

    could use fine sand in place of sugar. This may not dissolve but an effective mixture can be created.

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    1 year ago
    Christine DeWeaver
    Christine DeWeaver

    Is this scrub suitable for all over use? Great Blog Posts. Thank you.

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    1 year ago
    Jillee
    Jillee

    It is, but I would probably use one of these for my face instead: http://jillee.co/2cRkACL

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    1 year ago
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