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Westminster
05-11-2011, 19:38
Does anyone know where I can buy sugar soap anywhere near Adeje?

cainaries
05-11-2011, 22:40
Oh dear .. I asked this about four years ago on the old Forum .... and no-one knew! May be times have changed, hope so! Don't even know what it is in Spanish to ask for it. I'm sure they would love it if only they could get it.

karinagal
05-11-2011, 23:42
Does anyone know where I can buy sugar soap anywhere near Adeje?

What is it used for?

obs
06-11-2011, 00:42
What is it used for?

Washing walls and ceilings before you paint them, especially if they are greasy or coated in nicotine.

karinagal
06-11-2011, 00:45
Washing walls and ceilings before you paint them, especially if they are greasy or coated in nicotine.

I see.......

julia44
06-11-2011, 07:25
From the ferreteria sosa caustica perlas dont know if it is sugar soap but it does work just the same

cainaries
06-11-2011, 12:23
From the ferreteria sosa caustica perlas dont know if it is sugar soap but it does work just the same
Hmm. Think that sounds more like caustic soda which is far harsher than sugar soap.

Suej
06-11-2011, 12:24
Washing walls and ceilings before you paint them, especially if they are greasy or coated in nicotine.

Can you use it as a general cleaner or is it too caustic?:thanx:

cainaries
06-11-2011, 12:26
Can you use it as a general cleaner or is it too caustic?:thanx:

That's why I wanted it, Suej, just to wash down walls and woodwork, didn't even want to repaint them, just clean them without dissolving the existing paint and varnish.

Suej
06-11-2011, 12:29
Maybe someone will let us know before we do any damage!:wow:

cainaries
06-11-2011, 12:38
Just checked on Amazon and a packet cost a fiver but the postage was 20 quid! So not going that route. Have to try to persuade someone to bring some out but problem is it's quite heavy and bulky.

Suej
06-11-2011, 12:42
Iceland sell White Spirit I wonder if we could put a request in for Sugar soap? ;)

andyb
06-11-2011, 14:00
Iceland sell White Spirit....... ;)

But they label it 'Chardonney':whistle:

Tojack
06-11-2011, 14:05
From the ferreteria sosa caustica perlas dont know if it is sugar soap but it does work just the sameThat is caustic soda and unless you know what your doing.It can be very HARMFUL to you or what your trying to clean.

Suej
06-11-2011, 14:56
That is caustic soda and unless you know what your doing.It can be very HARMFUL to you or what your trying to clean.

I thought caustic soda was for clearing drains etc...:confused:

Tojack
06-11-2011, 15:51
That's one of it's use's Sue.

julia44
06-11-2011, 15:57
That is caustic soda and unless you know what your doing.It can be very HARMFUL to you or what your trying to clean.
I told the man in the ferreterias I wanted to clean the painted walls before repainting and this is what I got, you only use a spoonful of the perlas to quite a lot of warm water and the side of the bottle mentions cleaning paintwork.
It is very good because my little dog Oscar runs the side of his face along the walls and I end up with a dirty greasy stain

cainaries
06-11-2011, 16:29
I have been on a huge virtual journey today via all sorts of websites trying to find sugar soap. Found some 'green' sites suggesting alternatives to all chemical cleaners. They mainly seemed to advise white vinegar and/or lemons. Better get planting lemon trees then. I've abandoned the cleaning project for now and am putting my feet up with my kindle. I found a British expat forum - worldwide - but still no-one could find sugar soap in Spain.