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Swedish linseed oil soap

FALUSÅPA

Traditional linseed oil soap made from Swedish linseed oil

A pure natural product for clean homes

For centuries, we have produced our paint, with linseed oil as a natural ingredient. We can now also offer FALUSÅPA as the result of a more sustainable production process in which a greater proportion of the flaxseed is put to good use. FALUSÅPA is a traditional linseed oil soap with natural cleaning power and caring properties. It cleans effectively in both cold and warm water and is gentle on surfaces as well as the environment. A pure natural product that is biodegradable.

FALUSÅPA

Soap for cleaning wooden decking – and much more

Cleaning decking and patios is a natural application for FALUSÅPA, but this versatile soap can be used on many different surfaces and for a wide range of purposes. You can use it for everything from floor treatment/scrubbed wooden floors, brush cleaning and stain removal to cleaning tiles, ceramic flooring, kitchen worktops and most other surfaces around the home. Its mild yet effective cleaning ability makes it suitable for both everyday cleaning and more thorough cleaning, depending on the dilution used. Use with care on surfaces painted with linseed oil paint.

FALUSÅPA Spray

Quick and easy everyday cleaning

FALUSÅPA Spray is a lightly fragranced all-purpose cleaner that dissolves grease and dirt on most surfaces – from kitchen worktops and tables to tiles, walls and doors. The ready-to-use formula makes it easy to clean surfaces quickly in everyday life, while also being suitable for more thorough cleaning. Use with care on surfaces painted with linseed oil paint.

Technical information

Contents

15–30% saponified linseed oil (anionic surfactants)

pH value

Approx. 11

Dilution

Lightly soiled surfaces
Mix 50–100 ml of soap with 10 litres of water.
Heavily soiled surfaces
Mix 500–1,000 ml of soap with 10 litres of water and apply. Leave to work, scrub with a brush and rinse with water. When cleaning decking or wooden floors, always scrub in the direction of the wood grain.
Brush cleaning
Coat the brush with soap and work it into the bristles. Rinse with water. Repeat until the soap no longer becomes thin or diluted. If the paint has started to dry in the brush, leave it standing in soap overnight.

Technical information

Contents

<5% saponified linseed oil (anionic surfactants), <0.01% fragrance

pH value

Approx. 10

Directions for use

For cleaning kitchen worktops, hobs, extractor hoods, tiles, washbasins, toilets, etc.

  • Spray FALUSÅPA onto the dirty surface.
  • Leave to work for a minute or two.
  • Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
  • Polish with a dry cloth afterwards for an extra-fine finish.

Tips for cleaning with FALUSÅPA

Deck cleaning

  • Sweep the decking clean and rinse with cold water.
  • Lightly soiled surfaces: Mix 50–100 ml of soap with 10 litres of water.
  • Heavily soiled surfaces: Mix 500–1,000 ml of soap with 10 litres of water. Apply and leave to work.
  • Scrub with a brush in the direction of the wood grain and finally rinse with water.
  • Do not use a pressure washer, as it may damage the wood fibres.

Oven cleaning

  • Apply concentrated soap and leave to work.
  • Wipe clean with lukewarm water.

Baking trays

  • Pour on a mixture of half soap and half water and leave overnight.
  • Wash as usual.

Ceramic floor tiles

  • Mix 50 ml of soap with 10 litres of water.
  • Scrub the floor with the soap solution.
  • Then mop with lukewarm water and allow to dry.

Stain removal from textiles

  • Rub soap and water into the stain.
  • Leave to work for approximately 30 minutes.

Rag rugs

  • Mix 100 ml of soap with 10 litres of water. Soak the rug.
  • Scrub and then rinse with lukewarm water.

Heavy-duty laundry

  • Mix 100 ml of soap with 10 litres of water.
  • Soak heavily soiled workwear in the mixture for a few hours.
  • Rinse with lukewarm water or machine wash.

Brush cleaning

  • Coat the brush with soap and work it into the bristles. Rinse with water.
  • Repeat until the soap no longer becomes thin or discoloured.
  • If the paint has started to dry, leave the brush in soap overnight and then rinse with water.

Floor cleaning

  • Mix 50–100 ml of soap (use more if the floor is heavily soiled) with 10 litres of cold water.
  • Moisten the floor with cold water and scrub it with the soap solution using a soft brush or mop, board by board, in the direction of the wood grain.
  • Remove the dirty water with a mop or cleaning cloth.
  • Then wash the soap-scrubbed floor with clean water and allow it to dry.

Tips for floor treatment with FALUSÅPA

Traditional scrubbed wooden floors

When installing a new untreated wooden floor, soap scrubbing can be an alternative treatment. It is an effective way to speed up the process of creating a durable, easy-to-maintain floor. Over time, the floor develops into a light-coloured, hard-wearing and comfortable surface. The result does not come overnight, but after a couple of years of regular scrubbing you will have a classic scrubbed floor that ages beautifully and requires minimal maintenance.

Treatment – “Selder Method”

  • Apply FALUSÅPA with a wide brush to a dry floor.
  • Continue until the entire surface is saturated, then remove excess soap with a mop or cloth.
  • Mop the floor with cold water 3–6 times, changing the water frequently.
  • Allow the floor to surface-dry between moppings.
    Check the floor by hand; if it still feels sticky, repeat the process.
  • Allow the floor to dry.
  • One treatment using this method normally lasts approximately 3–5 years.

Treatment – Traditional Method

  • Mix 500–700 ml of FALUSÅPA with 10 litres of cold water.
  • Scrub the floor with the solution in the direction of the wood grain.
  • Treat a few boards at a time and wipe up the soap water before continuing.
  • Allow the floor to dry.
  • For new floors, repeat the treatment several times.
  • With this method, treatment is recommended 1–2 times per year.

Linseed oil soap leaves a dirt-repellent and protective surface that becomes stronger after repeated treatments. It also adds saponified oils to the treated material. The floor gradually lightens over time as it is cleaned.

Good to know

  • Linseed oil soap dissolves linseed oil paint and can attack aluminium.
  • Avoid scrubbing brushes with hard bristles, as they may damage the wood.
  • Do not allow the soap solution to dry on the floor, as this may cause staining.
  • Soap-scrubbed floors gradually lighten over time. Oak lightens particularly strongly because the oxalic acid in the wood reacts with the soap, creating a dark brown to black surface that is subsequently washed away with water.
  • The final result of both treatment and cleaning may vary depending on the type of wooden flooring and sanding finish.

Questions and answers

Where can you buy FALUSÅPA?

FALUSÅPA is available from many of our regular retailers. Please contact the store in advance to ensure that it is in stock. In addition to physical stores, FALUSÅPA can also be ordered online in our webshop (within Sweden only).

You can use the soap for cleaning all types of floors. Vinyl floors and click-lock floors that do not absorb moisture require less soap.

If too much is used, a film may remain, which can be removed with water.

Concentrated FALUSÅPA has a balanced fatty acid content, reducing the risk of excess grease remaining on the surface.

With the spray version, overdosing is difficult.

Recommendation for FALUSÅPA Spray: “Wipe dry afterwards for an extra-fine finish.”

Yes. The soap is alkaline and does not damage natural stone in the way acidic cleaners can.

Yes. Soap is alkaline and dissolves grease and biological dirt (soap residue and skin deposits). Concentrated soap and a stiff brush work excellently for cleaning grout.

Soap does not dissolve limescale deposits.

Yes, absolutely. Your decking will become pleasant to walk on, with a smooth surface that is easier to keep clean. Pollen and dust will not stick as easily as they can on oily or greasy surfaces.

Yes, absolutely.

The surface will become smoother and easier to keep clean.

It depends on the wood species, condition and degree of soiling. Porous, dried-out boards absorb more soap than new pressure-treated boards.

One litre of soap is usually enough to clean approximately 30 m² of decking. Dilute according to the label instructions.

Yes. Soap is a soap product, not an oil, impregnation or paint. If you wish to oil the decking, make sure any soap residue is rinsed away first.

FALUSÅPA is not superfatted. Superfatted soap contains excess unsaponified fat. This means that treated surfaces receive an excess of non-drying fat.

While this may be beneficial for skin, it can attract dirt and pollen on treated surfaces, encouraging biological growth.

No, as long as the soap is absorbed into the wood.

If the soap remains on the surface instead of being absorbed, the wood is saturated and any excess should be removed with water.

No. Thanks to its high pH value, the soap has no best-before date.

If stored for a long period it may separate, but simply turn or shake the container a few times to restore a homogeneous consistency.

Yes.

Soap that has frozen may separate. To restore a homogeneous consistency, place the container in warm water and then shake it thoroughly.