Best Stick Blender For Making Soap

Soap making is fun, and if you have the right tools, it’s pretty easy. What are those tools you might ask? Well, a glad you asked. In addition to lye, oil, and a scale, you’ll need the best stick blender for making soap.

What I’m going to do here is create a comprehensive list of what I consider to be the best stick blenders for making soap and explain to you what else you might want to have on hand.

At the end of the list of stick blender reviews I will also give you a brief summary of the soap making process if you want to brush up on it.

Can You Make Soap With A Blender?

I covered this once before, but felt that I should update that info. I took a look at my older article (which covered what sort of blender works best for cold process soap) and decided that rather than update that article, what I would do is create a whole new one that covered not only stick blenders, but also gave you some info as to why stick blenders are bettter for making soap.

Because, yes, you can make soap with a blender. You don’t have to have a stick blender. It’s not a must. But it might as well be.

Because frankly, you don’t even need a blender to make soap. Think about it, they were making soap for thousands of years before the invention of the blender. They used wooden or metal pots and wooden sticks.

Luckily you don’t have to do that anymore. The blender will speed up the process of soap making. It does this by whipping up the soap much faster than you could do by hand.

And yes, any blender will make soap. If you’re curious and have been looking at videos online then you’ve probably seen videos where someone makes soap in a regular ninja blender.

Now, that’s not my choice. I’d go so far as to say that’s not ideal at all. The design of the regular jar blender isn’t conducive to making soap. Too much of the soap will get stuck on the inside of the blender.

The stick blender works much better for making soap. That’s why I’ve only ever used a stick blender to make soap. In fact I went ahead and purchased an entire new stick blender just to handle this.

 

Do You Need A Stick Blender To Make Soap?

 

No, but it makes it a heck of a lot easier! I have never made soap without a stick blender. It would just be too problematic and troublesome.

The old timers used wooden churning spoons. If you’ve even been to a location that does historical reenactments, then you might have seen them using wood ash, wooden spoons, and even pots and cauldrons.

But nowadays that’s only done by hobbyists. If you are serious about making soap at home, then you’re going to need a stick blender.

FAQ on Stick Blenders for Making Soap

• Are Stick Blenders the Same As Hand Blenders?

Yes. Stick blenders are the same thing as hand blenders.

• Do You Need A Blender With A Certain Power

No. Slow blenders work fine. The reason you want a stick blender is because they are easier than mixing by hand.

• Can you use a hand mixer instead of a stick blender?

Yes, you certainly can, but I’m not that big a fan of hand mixers. They are normally used in baking, and while they would work in theory for mixing soap, I advocate using a stick blender.

• Which companies make the best stick blenders?

I’d give the best rankings to German, Poland, Japan, Korea, and the USA. Companies like Vitamix and Braun.

• Are Made in China Stick Blenders Any Good?

You’re going to see a lot of stick blenders coming out of China. That’s par for the course as China makes so much of the kitchen appliances on the market. While they aren’t on par with Korean or Japanese or German/Polish blenders, they get the job done. If you’re on a budget, then there are some good Chinese brands I’ve listed.

• Can You Use Your Blender to Make Soap and also Cook?

Yes, of of course. Just make sure to clean the stick blender properly after you’ve used it. You don’t want to get any little bits of food or soap-making materials cross contaminating.

Breaking Down The List:

The list I’ve created here is going to cover what I consider to be the best stick blenders for making soap at home.

They are going to have all of the features that i consider to be essential. Those are:

• Stainless Steel and Non-Reactive Materials
• Ease of Use
• Powerful
• Stick Design

I’ll go into a bit more for each review, but I wanted to give you a concise understanding of what is necessary in a soap making blender.

Best Stick Blender For Making Soap (Cold Process Soap)

#1 Pick- The Vitamix

It should come as no surprise to anyone who reads my blog that I’ve listed the Vitamix as the number one pick.

Basically, this is the benchmark upon which all other blenders should be judged. You can use it to make cold process soap, but it’s also going to handle a lot of other tasks.

The design is spectacular in that it’s never going to scratch your pots, pans, or blending jars. The blade (a super strong metal) is recessed and won’t come into contact with the surface of the metal/glass.

The one note that I wanted to add here is that it appears that this model is being made in China. While that doesn’t meant that it’s not a great blender, it does bear some consideration.

All said, this is going to be my number one choice. Even though the Vitamix listed here seems to be made in China, that’s not reason to write them off. (I do have German, Polish, Korean options later on). A good thing to remember is when you’re dealing with a well known brand, they have a lot more quality control than some no-name brand.

So, they get to pick the best factories in China and have excellent quality control on their product.

#2 Pick -Braun MultiQuick

The Braun would normally hit the top spot on my list, it’s just that Vitamix has such as resounding positive history and is well known to make some of the best blenders in the world.

But this Braun Multiquick really comes on strong. In fact, if you want a blender that can handle baking needs (whipping cream, for instance) then I would recommend using this blender.

I previously wrote an article that discussed whether or not you can whip cream in a blender.

My thoughts on this blender are as follows:

If you’re on a bit of a tight budget, and can’t afford the Vitamix, and you would like a blender that can also function as a balloon whisker for making whipped cream, meringue, and other baking recipes, then this would be my go to choice.

It’s also perfect for making cold process soap. The stainless steel design and the easy to use handle make it perfect for mixing soap.

 

#3 Pick- KitchenAid Stick Blender in Red (or other colors)

 

This blender is a great all around blending choice for anyone looking for an affordable yet versititle blending stick.

I like it because it’s from KitchenAid.  As anyone who has purchased kitchen appliances in the past few years will know, KitchenAid is one of the most popular and well liked kitchen brands. And that’s for some really good reasons.

In particular, this blender is really good because it’s got a great variety of accessories to use and it’s also got a detachable arm. That makes it very easy to store away if you have a small kitchen.

This blender also has a pan guard which is great if you want to use it with teflon dishes. The pan guard will prevent  any damage to the non-stick surface of your pans.

Now, this is not a concern when making cold process soap (you should be using a heavy duty plastic container when making soap, never a metal pot). But it is good to have nonetheless.

 

Pick #4 The Cuisinart Smart Stick Blender

Everyone who cooks knows the Cuisinart brand of appliances. They are well known, especially in the food processing realm, and have a long history of making some of the best built products.

I’ve used my Cuisinart food processor for years and it’s a great addition to my kitchen. I think that if you’re in the mood for a mid priced stick blender, then Cuisinart is a great pick.

There are whole selection of Cuisinart Stick Blenders ( the 80, the 77, the 79, and on and on). But this model is really quite moderately priced and is one of the best, if not the best.

The reason that I like this particular model is that it’s not only useful for making soap, but it’s a Cuisinart, so you know it can handle other things such as soups, blended shakes, and purees.

All in all, it’s a classic kitchen standby to be proud of.

 

 

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Pick #5 KitchAid Cordless Stick Blender

This blender is a strong choice for people who want a bledner that doesn’t need to be plugged into the wall. Some blenders function on batteries or charges and are weak, but this KitchenAid model is really strong.

I’ve never had an issue making soap with a corded blender. But I do know that there are some people out there who do want the freedom and flexibility that a cordless blender affords you.

If you’re in that camp, then this blender is a great. It allows you to blender your soap in whatever enviroment you want to.

This is especially good for people who might want to make soap outside or in their garage.

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Crash Course- How To Make Homemade Soap

So, this article was written speciically to answer a very unique question. That question was which are the best stick blenders to use for making soap. And i’ve given you some great ones to consider.

The idea is that you already have an understanding on how to make soap. But if you haven’t and are landing on my page because you are intersted in making homemade soap, then I’m going to give you a brief crash course or review.

This is not a complete guide (I will draw up one and post it in a few weeks) but this will help you get started.

For now, I’m going to quickly review the following:

• What You Need To Make Homemade Soap
• The Difference Between Homemade Cold Process Soap and Melt and Pour
• A Safety Guide

What You Need To Make Homemade Soap

In order to make homemade soap at home you need to either get a melt and pour soap kit, or you need to get the ingredients for making cold process soap.

Melt and Pour Kits

These kits allow you to make “homemade soap” without having to worry about lye or even blenders.

Here’s a great one you can order online. Most of the time these are given as gifts to people who are new to soap making and have never made soap before. They include everything you need to make melt and pour homemade soap.

 

Cold Process Soap Making

Ok, so here’s the real deal. When people talk about making homemade soap, this is what they mean. Here, you’re taking fat, water, and lye and magically turning it into soap.

You need to have a stick blender (that’s what the main bulk of this article covered).

Then you will need to get lye. Make sure you only get lye for soap making. Some companies you can look into include BrambleBerry (they are more popular than Amazon for buying Lye).

You also need soap molds (I like Amazon for the variety and shipping discount). There are lots to choose from. Here are some of my favoriates:

I would reccomend that you watch a few tutorials on Youtube as well. Plus you will need a good soap recipe book and a Lye Calculator. My favoriate soap and lye calculator is this one.

And definately have a book on hand. You can have the book out with you when you are making soap and not need to keep looking at your computer for soap directons.