Soap Trivia

Over the years as we've made soap and researched soap we've come across lots of interesting facts about soap.  We thought we would share some of them with you.  Who knows, if you're ever on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" or find yourself in "Cash Cab" one of these bits of information could come in very handy! 

The first patent issued in the United States was for a soapmaking ingredient.  In 1790, Samuel Hopkins was issued a patent for "making pot(ash) and pearlashes".  Potash and pearlash were combined with lard or tallow to make soap in those early days.  The patent was signed by George Washington.

The washcloth was invented by Cannon in 1900. 

The Palmolive soap company was named after their most popular soap, made with palm and olive oil. 

In the 1920s and 1930s soap manufacturers sponsored 15 minute radio dramas to help advertise their  products. As a result, these programs became know as "Soap Operas."

"Soap" is not found in the Bible. 
 What would Jesus do?  
He would not have bathed with soap!