Outdoor Tips – Ash instead of soap

Out of Soap? Try some Ashes.

Wood ashes are a great way to clean your mess kit and cooking gear and they are almost as effective as dish soap. In a pinch they are a great way to clean up your dirty gear and can even be used as an alternative to hand soap.

To clean your dirty camping utensils:

1. Place your ashes into whatever needs cleaning
2. Add some water and mix the ashes into a paste.
3. Scrub your dishes well with the ash paste.
4. Rinse with boiled or treated water. (Make sure that the water you are using from a containment free source)