Love Castile Soap? Get to know Figgy & Co. Soaps!

This is Back to Basics Cleaning that will Keep your Home Healthy!

Soap is the original non-toxic cleaner and this is what makes it the perfect cleaning ally in a chemically conscious home.

Soap has been made and used for literally thousands of years! With this long history of use, comes the knowledge that it is truly safe and non-toxic for everyday cleaning.

At Figgy & Co. we are proud soap makers; every soap or product containing soap under the Figgy & Co. label is made in house, from scratch, using traditional methods and our own formulations.

We make Castile soap, which is defined as plant-based soap, free from animal fats and synthetic ingredients. Traditionally Castile soap was made from Olive oil sourced from the Castile region of Spain, but today Castile soap is made from a range of plant oils. At Figgy HQ our oil of choice is fair trade coconut oil.

From the very beginning the first and easiest decision for Figgy & Co. was to use soap as our cleaning base rather than detergent.

The next decision we made was to use a New Zealand made soap rather than one imported from overseas. Alas, a soap meeting this brief couldn’t be found, but we weren’t deterred.

We set out formulating traditional soaps with a modern twist for home cleaning, made from scratch, by hand and with the best cleaning credentials.

The learning curve was steep, but with strong science backgrounds behind us, we dived headfirst into all the research and development with gusto!

The Result?

We have created two soaps that are unique in that they are specially formulated for home cleaning. Our soaps do a great job of removing grease and grime while being safe to use over and over in your home.

One is a liquid castile soap, we call it Home cleaning castile soap, and the other is a castile bar soap we call Figgy's bar soap.

Both perfectly match with our belief, that Kiwis are healthier with fewer chemicals in their lives, and that clean and fresh does not need to be traded off, with the use of complex toxic cleaning chemicals in your home.

Why Soap is Seriously Underrated When It Comes to Cleaning

When it comes to cleaning your home, there’s a lot of noise out there — sprays, foams, gels, and magic potions promising sparkling results. But at Figgy, we knew back to basics was the place to start when cleaning for good was a must. And we knew exactly what our cleaning base would be... a natural cleaner that’s been working hard for generations: soap. So, is soap good for cleaning? Absolutely. Soap is not only one of the most effective grime-busters out there, it’s also gentle on your skin, kind to your health, and easy on the planet.

We’ve formulated two exceptional soaps — our liquid Castile soap and our solid bar soap — that are proof you don’t need a cupboard full of complicated cleaners to get the job done right. These two are hardworking, low-tox legends. Let’s break them down...

Home cleaning Castile soap 

This liquid castile soap is made from coconut oil and contains no animal products; soaps made with coconut oil have long been known as the Queen of cleaning, which is exactly why we use it.

Our castile soap formulation focused on the requirement for a soap that would cut though the toughest grime and stains and also be a pleasure to use every day – a difficult balance, but one that we aced.

This liquid soap can both help clean the grimmest oven and make the most skin friendly foaming hand wash! Or dilute it with water for washing dishes, floors, ceilings and more!

It is this versatility that makes Figgy & Co. home cleaning liquid soap such a favourite with our customers!

Figgy's bar soap

This bar soap is not your standard bar of soap; it is formulated for tough home cleaning tasks! It’s your hand-held concentrated stain busting friend!

We know that our hands can often be worse off for cleaning up, so it was important that this soap be a serious stain fighter, and a pleasure to use without gloves!

You’ll want to use this bar soap where you need to concentrate on a spot for cleaning – it’s perfect in the laundry on everyday clothes, delicate items and nappies, but also for marks on carpet and soft furnishings.

In the kitchen, a splash under the tap for a sink of dishes or directly onto a brush for scrubbing bigger items will have your dishes clean in no time.

Feel-Good Cleaning with Fair-Trade Coconut Oil

The feel-good factor doesn’t end when the mess is gone. Both our Castile soap and bar soap are made using Blue Coconut oil — a food-grade, ultra-pure coconut oil that’s fairly traded and sustainably grown in the South Pacific.

Every batch we use is traceable, so we know exactly where the coconuts were grown and harvested. Choosing Figgy means you're choosing a product that supports Pacific communities with jobs and long-term sustainability — something we’re incredibly proud to be part of.

So next time you reach for your Figgy bottle or bar, know this: you’re cleaning with a product that works hard, keeps your family safe, and supports a fairer world.

Soap Is Simple. And That’s the Genius of It.

When it comes to creating a safe, healthy, and low-tox home, simple is smart. Figgy’s soaps prove that real soap — made with care and purpose — can do it all. It lifts dirt, busts grease, rinses clean, and leaves your home looking and smelling fresh without any harsh residues or synthetic fragrances.

So yep — soap is great for cleaning, and our Figgy soaps take it to the next level. Easy to use, safe for sensitive skin, and planet-friendly — this is back-to-basics brilliance for your modern home.

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We want you to have everything you need to clean your home healthier while avoiding unwanted chemicals – and looking out for the planet too! Take a browse through our blog and learn more about natural cleaning, safe ingredients and so much more!