If you have a critical mind, you'll wonder if the claims about Miracle II Soap and products are bogus. For instance, the Miracle II soap is said to be both be fine for taking baths as well as cleaning your oven. I wondered when I read this how something can be gentle on your skin, yet strong enough to remove caked on dirt. Can it be fine for cleaning your floor as well as your body? Also I read that some people use it in their washing machine to save money on detergent. Wouldn't something abrasive be essential for tough cleaning jobs and something gentle be required for a delicate facial wash?

The same questions came to my mind about the miracle II gel. Some testimonials claimed it gave them fine dental checkups when used on their teeth. Others said that was useful to stop mosquito bites from itching.

In my own experience, I've found that the miracle II soap would remove some clothes stains I had but it didn't fix old carpet stains that were very deep. I found that the baths were very rejuvenating and that it does work to wash clothing in the washing machine. The founder, Clayton Tedeton,who lately passed away, explained that the different degrees of dilution is what makes it skilled for different applications. He said you would never wish to use the product full strength on your face (though some do use it that way as a facial peel).

The product is based on raising the body's ph. Normally we are very acidic. By using the miracle II soap for bathing, we help the pores release toxins and this raises the body's ph. He recommended scrubbing with a wash cloth to facilitate this process. I did find that after the bath, as he claimed, putting the bath water down my drains helped them move faster. It works as a de-greaser as well.

I am not sure if it would work for removing crazy glue, as a wax stripper or for cleaning garage oil stains, but for most household uses, it does the work and it's nice to not use chemicals but use an eco friendly product and save on the budget. We are seeing more research about the lymph system absorbing products practical to the skin so this is an area of interest for many now about personal care routines.

Dee Cohen is a social worker and yoga teacher. She incorporates chemical free products into her practice to enhance her clients' health. Chemical Free Products