How to make soap for Xiaomi soap: recipes, tips and rules of care

Xiaomi soaps are popular automatic dispensing devices for liquid soap, which are often used in bathrooms and kitchens. However, the right tool is not always at hand: factory cartridges can run out, cost expensive or simply do not fit in. In this article, we will discuss how to make soap for Xiaomi soap yourself, so that it works perfectly with the device, does not damage the mechanism and is safe for the skin.

Before you start manufacturing, it is important to understand the key requirements: soap should have optimal viscosity (not too thick and not too liquid), do not contain abrasive particles and harsh chemicals that could clog or spoil the dispenser. We will look at several proven recipes – from simply diluting the finished gel to creating soap from scratch, taking into account the features of Xiaomi devices.

You will also learn which ingredients you should not use, how to put homemade soap in the soapbox, and what to do if the dispenser starts to malfunction, and at the end of this article you will find answers to frequent questions and tips on extending the life of the device.

Why homemade soap is better than purchased soap for Xiaomi

Many users of Xiaomi Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser or similar models are faced with the fact that the original cartridges are quickly consumed and their replacement is expensive.

• 💰 Savings: the cost of ingredients for home soap is 5-10 times lower than the price of branded cartridges.
• 🧪 Composition control: You exclude allergens, perfumes and sulfates, which are often added to industrial products.
• 🔧 Compatibility with the device: you can choose a viscosity that is ideal for the mechanism of the dispenser.
• 🌿 Environmental friendliness: no plastic packaging and harmful preservatives.

In addition, homemade soap can be adapted to your needs: make antibacterial (for the kitchen), moisturizing (for dry skin), or even flavored essential oils.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use soda, salt or sugar in recipes - these ingredients crystallize and can block the dispenser mechanism. Also avoid products with a high alcohol content (more than 10%), as they corrode plastic parts.

What ingredients are suitable for Xiaomi soapbox

The basis for homemade soap can serve:

• 🧼 Liquid soap or shower gel (without solid particles) is the easiest option.
• 🧴 Glycerin soap – easily dissolves in water and gives the desired consistency.
• 🧪 Cocamidopropyl betaine (or Cocamidopropyl Betaine) is a mild surfactant that foams and does not dry the skin.
• 💧 Distilled water – prevents the formation of plaque in the tank.
• 🌸 Essential oils (lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus) - for aroma and antibacterial effect.

To thicken (if the soap is too liquid), you can add xanthan gum or guar gum, which are safe for mechanisms and do not clump, but carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is not recommended: it can settle on the walls of the tank.

If you are using Xiaomi MiJia Automatic Soap Dispenser (MJA01ZM), Avoid ingredients with a pH above 8.5, which can damage the device's sensor and pump.The optimal pH for homemade soap is 5.5-7.0.

Recipe 1: Simple soap made from finished gel (for beginners)

It's the fastest and safest way, and it's for people who have never made soap on their own, but want to save money on cartridges.

Ingredients:

• 🧴 200 ml of clear liquid soap (e.g., Dove or Nivea without fragrances)
• 💧 50 ml of distilled water
• 🌿 5 drops of essential oil (if desired)
• 🔬 1 g xanthan gum (if the soap is too liquid)

Instructions:

1. Mix liquid soap and water in a glass container. Stir slowly to avoid foaming.
2. Add the essential oil and mix again.
3. If the consistency is not thick enough, dissolve the xanthan gum in 10 ml of water separately, then add to the mixture.
4. Let the mixture stand for 1-2 hours so that the air bubbles come out.
5. Pour the soap tank through the funnel.

Benefits of the recipe:

Minimum time expenditure (10-15 minutes).

Suitable for all Xiaomi models (including Viomi and Mijia).

You can adjust the density by adding water or a thickener.

⚠️ Warning: If the soap is foaming after pouring, you've been stirring too much. To fix this, let the soap stand for 12 hours before using it.

Consistency like kefir (does not flow too fast)

No visible lumps or undissolved particles

pH within 5.5-7.0 (can be checked with litmus paper)

The mixture stood at least 1 hour-->

Recipe 2: Soap from scratch (glycerin base)

This recipe is suitable for those who want to fully control the composition and avoid industrial surfactants.

Ingredients:

• 🧼 100 g g of glycerin soap (transparent, without additives)
• 💧 150 ml of distilled water
• 🧪 20 ml of cocamidopropylbetaine (for foaming)
• 🌸 10 drops of tea tree essential oil (antibacterial effect)
• 🔬 0.3 g xanthan gum

Instructions:

1. Grate the glycerin soap on the grate or cut into small pieces.
2. Melt it in a water bath with 50 ml of water. Don't boil it!
3. Remove from the fire, add cocamidopropyl betaine and stir until homogeneous.
4. In a separate container, mix xanthan gum with 50 ml of water, then pour into a soap base.
5. Add the essential oil and add the remaining water (50 ml).
6. Let the mixture cool and thicken (2-3 hours). Dilute with water if necessary.

This soap is suitable for Xiaomi Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser and other models with infrared sensors, it is less aggressive to the skin than industrial gels, and does not contain sulfates.

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If the soap is too thick, do not dilute it with water directly - it is better to add 10-15 ml of glycerol, this will preserve the consistency and prevent stratification.

Recipe 3: Antibacterial soap for the kitchen

For Xiaomi kitchen soaps (like the Viomi Smart Soap Dispenser), it is important that the soap not only washes away fat, but also kills bacteria.

Ingredients:

• 🧴 150 ml of liquid dish soap (e.g. Fairy or AOS)
• 💧 50 ml of distilled water
• 🧪 10 ml of chlorhexidine solution 0.05% (antibacterial component)
• 🌿 5 drops of eucalyptus oil (increases antiseptic effect)
• 🍋 1 tsp lemon juice (to dissolve fat)

Instructions:

1. Mix liquid soap and water.
2. Add chlorhexidine and lemon juice, mix.
3. Enter the essential oil and let the mixture stand for 30 minutes.
4. Check the viscosity: If the soap is too liquid, add 0.2g of xanthan gum.

Important: Chlorhexidine in high concentrations (more than 0.1%) can damage plastic. Do not exceed the indicated dosage! For children, it is better to replace chlorhexidine with a solution of silver water (10 ml).

How to put soap in the soap Xiaomi

Even perfectly cooked soap can cause problems if poured in the wrong way.

1. Clean the tank: Wash the container with warm water and dry. Do not use alcohol or aggressive detergents!
2. Use the funnel: This will prevent soap from spilling and getting onto the sensor.
3. Do not fill to the edges: Leave 5-10 mm of free space to avoid overflow when the pump is running.
4. Check viscosity: Soap should flow out in a thin stream when the container is tilted at an angle of 45°. If it flows too fast, add a thickener.
5. Remove air bubbles: Knock on the tank after pouring to make the bubbles rise up.

After pouring, turn on the soapbox in test mode (press the dosage button 2-3 times) to make sure that the mechanism works smoothly. If the soap comes out in jerks or with a delay, then the consistency does not fit - you need to dilute or thicken the mixture.

⚠️ Warning: Never mix different types of soap (e.g. homemade and purchased) in the soap tank, which can cause a chemical reaction that produces flakes that clog the pump.

What to do if Xiaomi soap does not work with homemade soap

If after pouring homemade soap, the dispenser stopped working or gives an error, check the following:

How to wash the pump soap:

1. Remove the tank and drain the residues of soap.

2.Pour warm distilled water into the container (without soap!).

3. Turn on the dispenser manually (press the button) 5-6 times so that the water passes through the pump.

4. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times.

5. Dry the tank before the new pour.

If the flushing didn’t help, the pump may have failed, in which case, contact Xiaomi’s service center or consider replacing the device.

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Use only distilled water to dilute soap – tap water contains minerals that form a plaque on the pump parts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about homemade soap for Xiaomi