Carbolic Soap (3 Pack)

Carbolic soap, a mild disinfectant soap containing carbolic acid, a natural compound extracted from coal tar, was once widely available in the United States and was the most common disinfectant cleaner used in hospitals. However, real carbolic soap has now almost disappeared from stores. Many older Americans remember carbolic soap as the household soap of their childhood, and it is often sought after by people for its nostalgic natural scent.

Carbolic soap is known for its ability to kill bacteria, making it a great body soap that acts as a mild deodorant. Many people report that it is effective in clearing up acne. The author personally loves this soap and has been using it for years, finding that most of the bar soaps available in stores today have a perfumed, "girlie" scent, while carbolic soap has a more rugged, leathery or medicated fragrance that smells clean.

Besides bathing, carbolic soap has been reported to have various other uses. Many people claim that bathing with carbolic soap can help repel mosquitos and other biting insects, making it a popular choice for missionaries and travelers to remote jungle areas. Dissolving carbolic soap shavings in hot water and spraying the solution on the lawn is said to help get rid of root-eating grubs. Hanging bars of carbolic soap from fruit trees or placing them at intervals around vegetable gardens is reported to discourage rabbits, deer, and other pesky varmints. Carbolic soap is also considered a great soap for washing or pre-treating laundry, and bathing pets with it is believed to help repel fleas and other biting insects.

In summary, carbolic soap is a versatile and effective product that offers a range of benefits beyond just being a mild disinfectant soap. Its natural scent and ability to kill germs while keeping users feeling clean and fresh have made it a beloved choice for many, despite its declining availability in modern times.

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