HOW TO PRODUCE LIQUID SOAP 

 

The liquid soap production business is one of the business ventures you can start today and generate a lifetime income from it. While some people call it liquid soap, others know it as liquid detergent. But irrespective of the different perceptions or names given to the product, Liquid soap is one of the widely used and consumed household products all over the world. Each day, the

billions upon trillions of the aggregate global. Communication buys and consume liquid soap for our washing and laundry needs. Items and equipments like kitchen utensils, cutleries, clothes and even the body can be washed with liquid soaps.

One interesting thing that makes the demand for liquid soap to be on a very high side is the fact that it is easier to use than other washing substances and agents like the tablet soaps and the powdered detergents. In Nigeria for instance, the Mama Lemon is a very popular liquid soap used in many households, restaurants, hotels, banks, offices, hospitals, companies, small business and many other consumer spots.

You can start a business of your own and specialize in the production and marketing of liquid soaps to make a lot of money for yourself. For the sake of this article, I will carefully walk you through the steps involved in the production of liquid soap without having any need for complex industrial machines and techniques. You can simply do this in your house or shop or anywhere you can find space. It is very simple only if you follow the due procedures and processes. The ingredients required to produce liquid soaps are not far-fetched and are not costly. Thus, you do not need to have millions of money to start this business. With a relatively little amount of money in your hands, you can setup a liquid soap production business and start earning your living from it.

Now, the basic ingredients and chemicals (in their standard quantities and mixture ratios)you will need to produce liquid soaps and detergents includes the following:

• 1/3 Kilogram of Anisole

• 2 Litres of Sulphuric Acid

• 1/4 Kilograms of Soda Ash

• 1/ Kilograms of Caustic Soda

• 1/3 Kilogram of Sodium L.S

• Sufficient quantity of Industrial perfume to serve as fragrance.

• 2 Tablespoonfuls of Preservative

• 20 Litres of Water Solution

Moreover, let me highlight on the functions of these aforementioned chemical inputs in the liquid soap-making process.

The Anisole acts as a base and also a thickening agent during the production process.

The Sulphuric acid is added as a catalyst to boost the Sodium L.S and also, to work as a minor foaming agent.

The caustic soda serves the purpose of removing dirt. However, the usually high acidic concentration of the caustic soda which can burn the skin when it gets in contact with it is neutralized and diluted by the Soda Ash.   

The Sodium L.S is the main active foaming agent in liquid soaps. While the industrial perfume gives the soap the desired fragrance, the colorants adds color to the product.

Also, water is used for the dissolution, mixture and fermentation of the various ingredients.

As soon as you procure these inputs insufficient proportions as stated above, proceed to your production floor. However, take a very good note that liquid soap passes 2 main production processes before it is ready for consumption. Let me vividly explain the 2 stages and the processes involved in each of them below:

(1). THE FERMENTATION PHASE:

The name of this process describes what it is all about at a first glance. Here, the respective inputs are fermented separately so as to get them ready for injection into the main production process. Thus, it involves the following activities:

• Soak your Anisole for a period of 2 days inside a 15 litres container of fresh water.

• Also, soak your soda ash for 24 complete hours.

• Soak the caustic soda solution for a complete day as well.

• Soak the Sodium L.S for a day too.

The implication of these instructions is that you have to soak your anisole in water a day before you soak other chemicals as stated above so as to get the fermentation durations for each of the ingredients right. If you fail to comply to these steps, you may end up with a bad output or even expose your health as well as those of the people around you to sever dangers and environmental hazards. So be warned.

(2). THE MIXING STAGE:

At this point, you have to get together all your ingredients for the liquid soap production and blend them together following the due processes. This is done on the actual production date. Get a big basin or an open container and also a turning stick for the mixing activity. Safeguard yourself properly by putting on your hand gloves. It is also advisable to mask your mouth and nose and also, the entire face with a suitable transparent mask if possible so as to secure your body and health from the reactions of the soap-making ingredients and chemicals.

Once you are ready, proceed with the following steps one after the other:

• Firstly, mix the soda ash solution and the sulphuric acid together in a big container. Stir it properly.

• Get your caustic soda. Add it into the container and turn them together inside the basin.

• Add the Sodium L.S solution into the container too and stir the mixture again.

• Pour your Anisole which you have already fermented into the container and stir it properly so as to make sure that all the chemical components are properly mixed and distributed.

• Now, check the thickness of the mixture and consider adding more water or not depending on your observation or according to the specification or the quality of the liquid soap that you want to produce.

• Add any industrial perfume of your choice to your taste into the mixture to give it fragrance. Do so gradually and stir the mixture until you are okay with it.

• Choose a color for your soap, dissolve it inside water and add it little by little to the mixture until you get the desired color for your soap.

• Wow, you now have your liquid soap / detergent at this point.

• Package your products in well-designed containers. Brand your products. If you are producing on a large scale commercial basis, it will be good if you register a business name with the appropriate institution in your country and get your licenses and certificates.

In Nigeria, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is in charge of incorporating new businesses and companies. Also, register your products (if necessary) with any cosmetic and healthcare product in your location. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) are the two agencies that have

jurisdiction in these areas with whom you can get approvals, numbers, certificates and licenses where necessary.

• Market your products at profitable prices and make your money easily. Your potential customers and hot selling spots includes hotels, restaurants, streets, car parks, offices, government establishments, schools, shops, supermarkets, events, ceremonies, social gatherings, households, canteens and many other retail outlets where you can find your target consumers.

Infact, everybody is your customer. Also, you can employ sales representatives to market your products and pay the fixed salaries or commissions and incentives.

If you can, rent a shop for your business or install a plant for your manufacturing activities in a strategic area where you can easily reach your customers. Advertise your business through newspapers, radio and television broadcasts, magazines, posters, billboards, banners, handbills and through other cost-effective promotional channels. As your patronage grows to fetch you more profits and maximize the returns on your investments, expand your business tentacles and enjoy more business gains. Provide high quality products for your customers and they will tell their friends about you and enlarge your consumer reach. Grant periodic incentives to your customers in order to keep them forever and also, develop your production techniques to always offer them the best.

Interestingly, you can make more money from the liquid soap production business by organizing entrepreneurial classes, sessions, workshops and seminars where you will teach people

how to make liquid soaps, charge them moderate participation fees and sell your entrepreneurial manuals and materials to them to make more money.

For more information on this business plan, consult an expert for more helpful tips on how to set up this business successfully and start making a lot of money from it into the far-away future your questions.

I hope with this few tips YOU would become the next big thing in The Liquid Soap Biz.

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