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THE NATURAL WASHING COMPANY
Yorkshire Natural Soap Flakes - Rapeseed, 500G
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
47 Reviews
Regular price
£11.50
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£11.50
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Unit price
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✔️ Septic Saft ✔️ Zero plastic & compostable packaging ✔️ EDTA, Palm & Fragrance Free ✔️ 100% biodegradable & vegan
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STANDARD DELIVERY - £3.95 (tracked 48hr)
NEXT DAY DELIVERY* Free over £50 or £4.95
ORDER BY 11AM SATURDAY FOR SUNDAY DELIVERY*
CLICK & COLLECT - Free
Order by phone: 01423 803080
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Yorkshire Soap Flakes are made from just five simple, natural ingredients: Yorkshire-grown rapeseed oil, coconut oil, water, glycerin, and a touch of salt.
Each plays a vital role — the rapeseed and coconut oils create a gentle, effective soap base; natural glycerin helps retain softness; and salt gives the flakes structure and stability.
All ingredients are plant-based, biodegradable, and palm oil free, ensuring a cleaner wash that’s kind to both your skin and the environment. Made locally in Yorkshire, these soap flakes offer full transparency and traditional craftsmanship you can trust.
Made in Yorkshire by The Natural Washing Company, these authentic Natural Soap Flakes are inspired by traditional French soapmaking and crafted using Yorkshire-grown rapeseed oil. An economical, biodegradable, and multi-purpose cleaner, they’re a gentle, planet-friendly choice for your laundry and home. Particularly good for outdoor and waterproof clothing.
Housed in a compostable resealable bag, Yorkshire Soap Flakes are free from palm oil, colourings, artificial fragrances, sulphates, and harsh chemicals — making them ideal for sensitive skin, delicate fabrics, and septic tank systems.
Each 500g bag yields up to 200 washes, meaning your laundry routine stays sustainable, affordable, and beautifully simple.
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Made in Yorkshire using locally grown rapeseed oil
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Inspired by traditional French Marseille soap making methods
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Free from parabens, phosphates, sulphates, optical brighteners & palm oil
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Biodegradable, vegan, and cruelty-free — safe for you and the planet
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Economical: around 4–6p per wash
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Compostable packaging with a plant-based inner film to keep flakes dry
| Ingredient | Source / Origin | Function / Role | Sustainability & Benefits |
| Sodium Rapeseedate | Derived from Yorkshire-grown rapeseed oil | The main cleansing and softening agent. Rapeseed oil is saponified (turned into soap) to create a gentle yet effective cleaner that’s kind to fabrics and skin. | Locally sourced and renewable; rapeseed is a low-impact crop that supports pollinators and reduces carbon footprint through regional farming. |
| Sodium Cocoate | Derived from coconut oil | A natural soap compound that boosts cleansing power and creates a mild lather. | Renewable and biodegradable; coconut oil adds excellent cleaning performance without harshness. Palm-free and vegan. |
| Aqua (Water) | Natural | Used in the saponification process to turn oils into soap and glycerin. | Neutral and non-toxic; part of the traditional soapmaking process. |
| Glycerin | Naturally produced during saponification | Acts as a natural humectant, helping retain moisture in fabrics and keeping soap mild on skin. | 100% natural and biodegradable; protects skin and improves softness without synthetic additives. |
| Sodium Chloride (Salt) | Natural mineral | Used to harden soap and improve its texture. It also helps soap dissolve evenly in water during washing. | Naturally abundant, biodegradable, and completely safe for waterways and septic systems. |
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If you have any questions about our products or your order, please call us T.01423 803080 or email bonjour@frenchsoaps.co.uk.
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DELIVERY
All orders are sent from North Yorkshire without any additional taxes or charges.
ORDERS OVER £50
FREE Priority Delivery with Royal Mail 24hr* or DHL Next Working Day.
Order by 1pm Mon - Fri for DHL.
Order by 4pm Mon- Fri or 11am Saturday for Royal Mail
Royal Mail: Saturday is a standard working day. Sunday delivery: They deliver in most areas on a Sunday for orders collected Saturday lunchtime and sent on 24hr tracked.
DHL deliver Monday - Friday, at peak seasonal times and in some areas they deliver Saturday, this is not something in our control and do not advise you to rely on this. Use Royal Mail for weekend delivery.
Signed for - this is the same as Royal Mail tracked 24hr with the inclusion of a signature on delivery. These parcels will not be left if you are out.
ORDERS UNDER £50
STANDARD DELIVERY Royal Mail, 3-5 working days: £3.95
PRIORITY DELIVERY Royal Mail tracked 24hr or DHL Next Working Day: £4.95
LOCAL DELIVERY
FREE - We delivery locally on a Thursday. Order value above £15 for free delivery. If you shipping postcode is within our catchment this will be offered to you at the checkout.
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*ISLANDS & HIGHLANDS & NI Tracked Royal Mail 24hr or 48hr: Deliveries may take longer, this is beyond our control.
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COLLECTION
FREE from our warehouse in North Yorskhire.
Monday - Friday 8:30- 4:30pm and Saturday morning 8:30 - 11:30am.
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Yorkshire Natural Soap Flakes - Rapeseed, 500G
Regular price
£11.50
Sale price
£11.50
Regular price
Unit price
Total 5 star reviews: 46 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
47 reviews
- JJennyReviewingYorkshire Natural Soap Flakes - Rapeseed, 500GI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoAmazing
Used for hiking woollen socks and added in bra and two tee shirts. Everything is like new - especially the cotton tee shirts feel like they have never been washed because they are so soft - and everything is like they have NEVER been near detergent. Why will I need anything else. Fantastic!
- MBMargaret B.Verified BuyerReviewingYorkshire Natural Soap Flakes - Rapeseed, 500GI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars5 months agoYorkshire Soap Flakes
I have been using Yorkshire Soap Flakes for a couple of years now. It works well both for hand washing and for machine washing. I have not had any problems with it.
- SWSally W.Verified BuyerReviewingYorkshire Natural Soap Flakes - Rapeseed, 500GI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoNaturally clean laundry
I have sensitive skin so I find this product to be knder to my skin than the laundry products available in the supermarkets
- JWJanice W.Verified BuyerReviewingYorkshire Natural Soap Flakes - Rapeseed, 500GI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoExcellent for waterproofed clothing.
Bought Natural Soap Flakes to wash my waterproof coats in the washing machine. Flakes diluted easily & excess has been saved for next wash. Very happy with the result & happy to recommend this product.
- MCMichael C.Verified BuyerReviewingYorkshire Natural Soap Flakes - Rapeseed, 500GI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoIt's perfect for all my
It's perfect for all my breathable walking gear because there is no detergent to block the breather vents just pure soap. Also I don't need as much per wash so it is more economical.
- PSPhilip S.Verified BuyerReviewingYorkshire Natural Soap Flakes - Rapeseed, 500GI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoFlakes for soap finish
Needed soap flakes for a (Danish) soap finish on a table I had made. With water 1 to 2 to 1 flakes the soap has made a lovely paste which I tried out on a couple of trays to excellent effect
- DWDawn W.Verified BuyerReviewingYorkshire Natural Soap Flakes - Rapeseed, 500GI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoEconomical cleaning
Great value product seems to clean everything fine. It mixes up to give a lot of washing 'goop' - it mixes into a satisfyingly gloopy gel and you get a lot of it. I add some lavender oil to make the washing smell nice and some white vinegar to the rinse and it works a treat.
- SCSonya C.Verified BuyerReviewingYorkshire Natural Soap Flakes - Rapeseed, 500GI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoNice product
Have enjoyed using the flakes. Made up a solution and am storing in 2 plastic lidded tubs (takeaway boxes). First use was on towelling dressing gown. It came out clean and very soft without fabric conditioner.