{"id":13155,"date":"2020-07-07T07:07:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T07:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=13155"},"modified":"2025-02-10T15:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T21:09:21","slug":"5-fun-facts-about-the-history-of-soap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/5-fun-facts-about-the-history-of-soap","title":{"rendered":"5 Fun Facts About the History of Soap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hygiene-cleaning-hands-washing-hands-with-soap_t20_pLN62d-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hygiene-cleaning-hands-washing-hands-with-soap_t20_pLN62d-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hygiene-cleaning-hands-washing-hands-with-soap_t20_pLN62d-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hygiene-cleaning-hands-washing-hands-with-soap_t20_pLN62d-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hygiene-cleaning-hands-washing-hands-with-soap_t20_pLN62d-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hygiene-cleaning-hands-washing-hands-with-soap_t20_pLN62d-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/how-to-practice-social-distancing-at-the-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">social distancing at the lake<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the infrequency of human interactions can make proper hand-washing feel unnecessary. However, being surrounded by nature rather than a congested city doesn\u2019t mean you should skip the soap. During the pandemic, lake and city dwellers alike should follow&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/handwashing\/when-how-handwashing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CDC guidelines<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which recommend washing your hands for at least 20 seconds. Although most people learned this skill at age two,&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/95-percent-of-people-wash-their-hands-improperly-are-you-one-of-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CBS News<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;reported that 94% of people are washing their hands incorrectly. The pandemic has shed more light on this issue, emphasizing the important role of soap in preventing the spread of infections. In honor of soap\u2019s spotlight during quarantine, we\u2019re diving deep into the timeline of this basic, yet a fascinating product. Here are five fun facts about the history of soap.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-soap-has-existed-since-2-800-bce\">1. Soap has Existed since 2,800 BCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-micheile-9985076-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25708\" style=\"width:577px;height:654px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-micheile-9985076-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-micheile-9985076-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-micheile-9985076-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-micheile-9985076-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-micheile-9985076.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Micheile Henderson via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/crafted-soaps-in-bowls-9985076\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleaninginstitute.org\/understanding-products\/why-clean\/soaps-detergents-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">American Cleaning Institute<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the history of soap begins in ancient times. Only two basic ingredients are involved in making soap: a fat (e.g., animal fats, olive oil) and an alkali (e.g., sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide). The earliest societies discovered this simple mixture\u2019s cleaning power. In ruins from Ancient Babylon, archaeologists found the formula for soap&#8211; cassia oil and wood ash&#8211; on a clay tablet. They used soap to clean textiles rather than for personal hygiene. Ancient Egyptians also created soaps by combining vegetable and animal oils with alkaline salts. Unlike Babylonians, they used soap for bathing and treating skin conditions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-its-name-is-tied-to-a-roman-legend\">2. Its Name is Tied to a Roman Legend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/soap-history-pakistan-business-directory-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/soap-history-pakistan-business-directory-003.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/soap-history-pakistan-business-directory-003-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/soap-history-pakistan-business-directory-003-768x597.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/lydianaturals.com\/soap-history-facts-and-folklore-from-ancient-days\/\">Lydian Naturals.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to legend, soap\u2019s name comes from Mount Sapo in Rome. When animal sacrifices happened on the mountaintop, wood ashes and animal fat flowed down, mixed with river water, and produced soap that women used to wash clothes. Although Mount Sapo is possibly fictitious, historians do know that Ancient Romans were familiar with soap. Historian Judith Ridner told&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/the-dirty-history-of-soap-136434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Conversation<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;that \u201csapo\u201d first appeared in Pliny the Elder\u2019s&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=nvBDAQAAMAAJ&amp;q=sapo#v=onepage&amp;q=sapo&amp;f=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Historia Naturalis<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. In<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;77 A.D., Pliny mocked the product as a frivolous styling substance that Roman enemies, the Gauls, used as hair dye. Further, Latin expert N.S. Gill told&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thoughtco.com\/hygiene-in-ancient-rome-and-baths-119136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thought Catalog<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;that although Romans are renowned for baths, they used soap for textile cleaning rather than bathing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-soap-was-once-a-luxury-item\">3. Soap was Once a Luxury Item<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-valeriya-10853727-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25702\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-valeriya-10853727-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-valeriya-10853727-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-valeriya-10853727-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-valeriya-10853727-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pexels-valeriya-10853727.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Valeria Boltneva via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/bars-of-soap-and-flowers-10853727\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the 1500s-1700s, soap was revered among the rich. The switch from animal fats to vegetable oils was vital in the history of soap. It produced a better smell, and the Silk Road globalized Syrian Aleppo soap and Spanish Castile soap. These factors made soap a coveted item. According to&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmaceutical-journal.com\/news-and-analysis\/opinion\/comment\/a-short-history-of-soap\/20066753.article?firstPass=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Pharmaceutical Journal<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, England\u2019s 1712 soap tax reinforced its luxury status and drove many soapmakers out of the country. Soap\u2019s exclusivity began to shift when French chemist Nicholas LeBlanc discovered how to make soda ash from salt. This \u201c<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saltassociation.co.uk\/education\/salt-history\/salt-the-chemical-revolution\/leblanc-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LeBlanc Process<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d sped up production and played a key role in the eventual mass production of soap. Propelling this shift, manufacturers like William Gossage created low-priced, high-quality soaps in the mid-1800s.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-people-used-to-think-soap-was-unclean\">4. People Used to Think Soap was Unclean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/a\/ad\/1800s_Blue_Ivory.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:1800s_Blue_Ivory.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When the American colonies began, most people avoided bathing and the use of soap. According to the&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/americanhistory.si.edu\/collections\/object-groups\/health-hygiene-and-beauty\/bathing-body-soaps-and-cleansers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Smithsonian Institute<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, it was a common belief that water spread diseases, and a layer of dirt was good and protective. Americans\u2019 misinformed public attitudes changed in the mid-1800s during the Civil War. The Union War effort disseminated information about the benefits of soap, and the demand for affordable soap increased. Around the same time,&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/us.pg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Procter and Gamble<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;created the first perfumed ivory soap. P&amp;G was also the first to sponsor radio dramas and advertise during their shows, thus coining the term \u201csoap operas\u201d to describe these dramatic programs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-most-modern-soaps-are-detergents\">5. Most Modern Soaps are Detergents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dan-smedley-hbD2-Db0zLs-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dan-smedley-hbD2-Db0zLs-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dan-smedley-hbD2-Db0zLs-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dan-smedley-hbD2-Db0zLs-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dan-smedley-hbD2-Db0zLs-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dan-smedley-hbD2-Db0zLs-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dan-smedley-hbD2-Db0zLs-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the 21st century, soap is commonplace, and its benefits are well-documented. However, you may not realize that the soap in your home is probably not soap. After discovering a synthetic cleaning product, German chemists created detergents as a soap alternative in the early 20th century. Compared to true soaps that have a gummy deposit, detergents are smoother and easily create suds. According to the U.S.&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/cosmetics\/cosmetic-products\/frequently-asked-questions-soap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Food and Drug Administration<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, there are very few \u201ctrue soaps\u201d on the market. If you find one, you\u2019re likely to notice a difference between its texture and that of a detergent.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The next time you wash your hands at your lake home, take a moment during the 20-second lather to appreciate this product\u2019s history. We\u2019ve come a long way since 2,800 BCE, so let\u2019s continue taking part in its future. Stay safe, and enjoy the lake!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enjoy-trivia-be-sure-to-join-our-newsletter-for-weekly-article-updates-sign-up\">Enjoy trivia? Be sure to join our newsletter for weekly article updates! <a href=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.activehosted.com\/f\/41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SIGN UP<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While&nbsp;social distancing at the lake, the infrequency of human interactions can make proper hand-washing feel unnecessary. However, being surrounded by nature rather than a congested city doesn\u2019t mean you should skip the soap. During the pandemic, lake and city dwellers alike should follow&nbsp;CDC guidelines, which recommend washing your hands for at least 20 seconds. Although most people learned this skill at age two,&nbsp;CBS News&nbsp;reported that 94% of people are washing their hands incorrectly. The pandemic has shed more light on this issue, emphasizing the important role of soap in preventing the spread of infections. In honor of soap\u2019s spotlight during&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":13157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16384,15978,12053],"tags":[15976,15971,15973,5955,15970,15972,15975,15974],"class_list":["post-13155","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-healthy-living","category-lake-trivia","category-lifestyle","tag-ancient-rome","tag-detergent","tag-handwashing","tag-health","tag-history-of-soap","tag-hygiene","tag-science","tag-trivia"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Fun Facts About the History of Soap<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Soap is a vital part of our everyday lives -- and it&#039;s been that way since ancient times! 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