A more serious soap.
Cook as the French do—and clean as the French do, too. This big block is a take on traditional soap from Marseille, made with olive oil plus a few other soothing ingredients. It's intended to be left on the counter by the sink, so it's ready to supply a few suds whenever the need arises (hands, dishes, spot removal...it's made for all of it). No need to pick it up, either: Just give it a rub to pick up a lil' soap, and you're good to go.
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Reviews for
Big Block French Kitchen Soap
Reviews for
Big Block French Kitchen Soap
All reviews come from Verified Purchases
Great Product - Replaced sponges for me
Very nice. My partner and I have been using these heavily for everything from eggy pans to baked on chili to delicate stemware for the past few weeks. They have completely replaced sponges for us.
The best part, for me, is how easy it is to clean the brushes themselves. Nothing really sticks to them. It's great.
gorgeous
Smells perfect, not that strong chemical lavendar odor, and gentle on the hands. Let it sit on a few stones in a soap dish (to aerate it) and rub your hand or a brush over the surface.
Love this soap!
Superb block of French Kitchen soap Truly wonderful!! Smells great.. long lasting a new "Must-Have" FOR MY KITCHEN
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