The question of whether there is an odonizer in the kitchen leaves many housewives perplexed. But there are also advanced users who know that metal soap is hidden behind the sophisticated term. However, even deciphering the word does not bring clarity, since we are accustomed to bar, liquid soap, but not to the fact that a hygiene item familiar to everyone is made of iron.
Judging by the reviews, it is desirable to have steel soap in the kitchen. With its help it is easy to get rid of annoying unpleasant odors after cooking. It’s hard to believe, but our review, I think, will change their opinion, and someone will decide to buy a shiny block for kitchen experiments.
What it is
Externally, iron soap looks like a piece of ordinary toilet or household soap, that is, a rectangular or oval bar. But its surface is shiny, smooth, silver (steel) color.
On a note! Designer models can be of various shapes: curly, round, pyramid-shaped, polygonal.
It is believed that such a hand care product was invented in China, although there is no reliable information about this. Usually sold in online stores, the kit often includes a special stand.
What does metal soap look like?
In shape it resembles ordinary soap, but is made of stainless steel. The soap looks like a shiny metal thing, but its peculiarity is that it is only partially made of stainless steel. Soap comes in various geometric shapes, it can be in the form of an oval, triangle or rectangle.
Taking metal soap in your hands, it evokes a pleasant tactile sensation due to the fact that the soap is carefully polished, has invisible connecting seams on the outside, and there is emptiness inside.
What is it made of?
The main material is stainless steel, while the inside of the odonizer is hollow. The metal surface is carefully polished, all possible roughness is removed. The weight of the pieces is 60-70 grams.
The composition does not contain any impurities, chemical components, or flavorings. Stainless steel is an alloy steel that is resistant to corrosion and contains additives: chromium, nickel, titanium, and carbon. The percentage of components is determined by the grade of steel used by the manufacturer.
Principle of operation
What is the secret of the action of the steel product? The answer is simple - a chemical reaction, as a result of which certain components are destroyed, and the pungent odor disappears from the skin of the hands.
When preparing various dishes, housewives have to cut up fish, seafood, chop onions and garlic. And everyone knows that even after simply cutting these products with a knife, your hands immediately acquire a specific aroma.
The reason for its appearance is the remains of organic acids containing sulfur derivatives. They stay on the skin of your hands for a long time, and even thorough washing with soap does not help.
An odonizer will help speed up the process: the metal acts as a catalyst for the reaction with organic acids, as a result of which they are destroyed. The pungent odor disappears. Many people are distrustful of such experiments, but judging by the reviews, stainless steel soap really works.
Product advantages
According to the resource Mschistota.ru, high-quality soap made from a stainless alloy has several undeniable advantages.
- A plus when using is that some models have a special tip for removing dirt under the nails, which is quite practical.
- Metal soap has an unlimited shelf life and will never become limp, crumble or rust. It is also very convenient to store; for this you can use the stand that is included in the kit, or a regular soap dish, or simply store it where it is most convenient for you.
- Traditional detergents often cannot cope with unpleasant odors, no matter how much you soap your hands. In addition, it is known that the main component of ordinary soap is alkali, which dries out the skin, causing considerable harm to it. These problems can be avoided by using metal soap.
- High-tech imported steel, such as is used in making soap, is also used in the food and pharmaceutical industries, so you should not be afraid that it will cause any harm to the body.
Advice
Beware of counterfeits and pay attention to the quality of the goods you purchase.
Terms of use
Everyone knows how to handle ordinary toilet or laundry soap - there are no particular difficulties here. To achieve results with a metal analogue when eliminating odors, you will have to remember a few simple rules.
How to proceed (step by step instructions):
- Hands are washed with regular soap, removing dirt and grease.
- The iron bar is moistened with cold water. Keep under the tap for up to a minute.
- They carefully “soap” their hands.
- Wipe your palms with a clean napkin or towel.
The procedure is completed, the odors are gone!
Important! Do not use soap-based detergent and metal soap at the same time. It is necessary to strictly follow the sequence of stages, otherwise there will be no result.
Stainless soap - myth or reality
BEST-Fixtures
specialists regularly study the world of stainless alloys. We do this in order to help you select the right fasteners and rigging products from corrosion-resistant steels and alloys.
And of course, we could not ignore such a controversial phenomenon as “stainless soap”. What is this: an empty soap bubble inflated by advertising or a truly unique product that uses those properties of stainless steels that we fasteners do not pay attention to?
Studying available sources allows us to form two completely opposite opinions. Supporters of both views are engaged in serious debates, which, among other things, are not difficult to find on various forums and in comments to articles. Moreover, their theses sometimes more than exceed the boundaries of normative vocabulary.
Next, together with you, we will consider both points of view and arguments of opposing sides.
Stainless soap - a soap bubble inflated by advertising
Proponents of healthy skepticism argue that the so-called “stainless soap” is nothing more than a metal blank. Which is actually true: “stainless soap” is usually understood as a product made of corrosion-resistant steel in the form of an ordinary bar of soap. This is where the similarity with all known cosmetic products ends. To make stainless soap, special steels are used: most often martensitic grade C1 according to GOST R ISO 3506 (in particular 12Х13 according to GOST 5632 or AISI 410), less often - austenitic chromium-nickel alloys A2 (in particular 08Х18Н10 according to GOST 5632 or AISI 304). To improve their mechanical properties, A2 steels are additionally alloyed with nickel and a larger amount of chromium. And therefore, such stainless soap is significantly more expensive.
The effectiveness of soap made from a piece of steel, even very expensive stainless steel, rightly raises many doubts. Well, what benefits can it bring in terms of hygiene?
We quote verbatim a number of comments from the Internet:
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“..Actually scrap metal! I used it for a week to no avail. Regular soap cleans, but this does NOT!” “..And now on the downside, the smell remains and if your hands were very dirty after washing, your hands are a little more dirty.” “..after trying, I didn’t see any results. The hands still had an unpleasant odor. It’s much more effective to steam your hands in an aromatic oil, for example (lemon).”
“..ordinary stainless steel has this property. It’s easy to check, take an ordinary stainless steel spoon and rub your hands with water and the smell will disappear.” “Everything is much simpler: you soap your hands and rub them on a chrome tap. The effect is the same - the smell disappears (a slight smell of metal appears) and as a bonus - the chrome on the tap begins to shine.” “..soap still has one advantage. You can use it to mock guests by putting it in place of the real thing. I tried it, it’s fun.”
Similar opinions are not difficult to find on English-language sites:
“These soaps are simply soap-shaped lumps of stainless steel. You'd get the same results from rubbing a spoon on your hand, or rubbing your hands on the sink." (English: “This soap is a simple bar of stainless steel that looks like soap. You can just as easily rub a fork on your hands, or your hands on a sink”)
The obviousness of such opinions is in their simplicity. And this captivates the desire to agree with them. But first, it is necessary to get acquainted with the theses of the opponents’ camp, which explain the “miraculousness” of stainless soap by the laws of chemistry and the properties of corrosion-resistant steels.
Stainless soap is a unique product.
In various publications, in addition to skeptical ones, you can also find substantiated answers to the questions “what is stainless soap?” and “what is the use of it?”
Explanation 1
Many explain the effect of stainless soap by the presence of sulfur-containing elements (primarily sulfoxides) in complex chemical compounds in food products. Some of them can cause characteristically strong odors in foods such as onions, garlic, meat or fish, which remain on our hands after preparing and eating food. When they come into contact with metal and water at the same time, the following occurs: sulfur-containing substances interact with the metal and are removed along with the flow of water. This removes unpleasant odor from the skin.
The shape in the form of a bar of soap familiar to humans is not only decorative. Obviously, handling such a product is much more convenient than “..just rubbing your hands on a stainless nut or washer.”
You should use this soap in the same way as regular soap: just rub your hands with it under a stream of water.
Explanation 2
The base for classic soap is a mixture of soluble salts of higher fatty acids. Which can leave an insoluble film on the epidermis, i.e. surface layer of skin, washed clean hands. At the same time, ingrained water-insoluble fats, protected by such a film, sometimes continue to emit a sharp, unpleasant odor. When using stainless soap, they interact (dissolve) with nickel salts, which are sufficiently contained in austenitic steels. And then the solution is washed off with water.
The reaction requires at least 30 seconds to occur. All this time, you need to keep your hands under water, rubbing it with stainless soap.
Explanation 3
In addition to everything, there is an opinion that stainless soap only polishes the epidermis. At the same time, it removes stubborn food particles with strong odors.
It is important to note that stainless soap does not remove germs and dirt.
Therefore, do not forget to wash your hands with regular soap first.
The given explanations of the effect of using stainless soap are not confirmed by anything, but are based on the basics of chemistry and physics. And no less justified than the opinion of the skeptical camp of opponents.
Stainless soap - what is it really?
So what is “stainless soap”: a successful marketing product or previously unclaimed properties of corrosion-resistant steels?
In search of answers, we distributed samples of stainless soap among company employees. And even in this case, the results of our internal research were not clear-cut. The opinion of colleagues was also divided into two opposing camps.
Nevertheless, everyone agreed on the following facts:
— no one disputed the obvious effect in combating the smell of fish, onions, various marinades and spices with a pronounced odor (such as curry, senuli hops, etc.);
- getting rid of the strong smell of garlic and cigarettes - the issue remains controversial; Some claim that stainless soap helped with this problem, while others object to them that a slight odor still remains.
As you can see, the results obtained turned out to be ambiguous and are extremely subjective.
Therefore, the BEST-Fixtures invites you, our clients, to join the research and find your answer to the question “So what is “stainless soap”?”
It’s not difficult - take part in the autumn BK promotion : purchase products from 50,000 rubles and receive stainless steel BEST-Fixtures soap . Experience for yourself the yet unexplored properties of stainless steels.
Care
The odonizer does not require any special attention from the owner. Recommendations:
- Periodically, the soap must be washed, bringing the surfaces to a shine. There is no need to use abrasive cleaning powders or hard sponges, otherwise scratches will appear. Dishwasher permitted.
- Store on special stands or in ordinary soap dishes, previously wiped dry.
- Handle the product carefully, avoiding falls. The weight of the block is small, but if it is accidentally dropped into a sink or on a tiled floor, it can easily damage the surfaces (and even crack fragile materials).
In the kitchen, it is advisable to store it on a separate shelf, near the sink.
Reviews
How do housewives respond to the effects of the above-mentioned soap?
- “I read that soap from a Chinese manufacturer does not cope with unpleasant odors, while products from European and American manufacturers work much better. I decided to check it out myself. Perhaps I was lucky, but I didn’t feel any difference between Chinese and European soap.”
- “Be careful when using soap, after all, although it is a light piece of metal, if you let it into the sink, you can damage it, as I did.”
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So, metal soap is just a wonderful find and an irreplaceable thing in the household. The relatively low price makes it a necessary attribute in the kitchen of every home.
Advantages and disadvantages
Steel soap does not replace regular soap, it serves only as an addition to it and is intended for a specific purpose. You shouldn’t give it miraculous properties, although it has its advantages.
Advantages and disadvantages
Doesn't get wet.
It doesn't end. In fact, when used correctly, it is a timeless product.
Does not cause allergic reactions.
Does not contain harmful components, fragrances, or dyes.
Does not dry out the skin.
High price (branded models cost about 1100-1300 rubles, although inexpensive products costing 160-300 rubles are also available for sale);
Does not replace regular soap.
Requires careful handling when “soaping”, otherwise there is a risk of breaking fragile surfaces.
According to reviews, it quickly removes the odors of onions, fish, and garlic. It copes worse with complex aromas of tobacco, diesel fuel, and gasoline.
The product is not cheap, but given its endless shelf life, the costs are well worth it. In addition, you can choose affordable brands and, if you like them, later purchase a designer item.
Odorizer or steel soap
It turned out that steel soap has its own name - odorizer, odonizer, (according to various sources), I still didn’t understand what to call it correctly. I call it an odorizer because there is an advertisement on television with this name. On most sites, steel soap is called odonizer.
It is produced in China and invented there. And the names: steel, metal, stainless steel soap, iron - these are already ideas of the people.
An odorizer is an ordinary hollow piece of an alloy made of aluminum and anti-corrosion steel, which, when in contact with the skin, can remove the pungent and unpleasant odors of fish, garlic, onions, gasoline, and the smell of tobacco.
Online stores offer steel soap in different sizes and shapes (it can be a rounded triangle or an oval), but small in size, compact so that it fits comfortably in your hands, like a bar of soap.
To work effectively, the odorizer must be held for several seconds under running water, that is, wet it and your hands, and then rub your palms and fingers with the block.
Review of products from various brands
Odonizers are produced by companies specializing in kitchen utensils or hygiene products. In addition to domestic products, the market includes products from China, Italy, and Germany.
Russian housewives are familiar with the models manufactured by Faberlic. The base is a special patented alloy, the shape is oval, and the kit includes a small plastic stand. The cost of Faberlic steel soap is 320-350 rubles. (catalogues often offer promotions with good discounts).
