Entries by Victoria Soap Exchange

Difference Between Sanitizing, Cleaning & Disinfecting

How to Stay Clean and Safe in Strange Times There’s no doubt about it: this year has gotten off to a weird start. We’ve all experienced nasty viruses that seem to drag on and on and leave us hoping and praying for a quick recovery, but this year’s flu season morphed into something nobody was […]

Hand Sanitizer Now in Store!!!

We are very pleased to announce we now have 60 ml (perfect purse or pocket size) hand sanitizer in stock.  Made in Vancouver, the Alpha Handrub contains 75% Ethanol and is both scent free and dye free.  Alpha Handrub also has Health Canada approval.  Along with the Ethanol, Alpha Handrub contains Glycerol, Hydrogen Peroxide and Distilled Water. Over the next few months, we […]

Product Deliveries Now Available!!

In an effort to assist those of you that are self isolating or that have mobility/transportation issues, we are now offering a delivery/re-fill service. We are happy to offer this service until  our health authorities are convinced we are safe to return to normal social activities. We will not be charging customers for this service however […]

Hand’s a Little Dry these days?

With all the hand washing you are no doubt doing these days, it is more than likely taking it’s toll.  We have many moisturizing options in store to help heal your dry chapped hands.  From Salt Spring Island’s award winning “Dream Cream” to Lantzville’s line of “Simple Luxuries” moisturizers to North Saanich’s “Millstone Farm & Organics” shea butter to our […]

A few reminders (and a little bit of good news)

Over the coming weeks, we would like to offer a gentle reminder that the best thing you can to do for you and your family is stay home as much as possible (this includes your backyard).  The more we do this, the shorter the time period we will have to isolate ourselves from one another.  […]

Updated Store Policy Update During The Covid-19 Outbreak

During these highly unusual times, The Soap Exchange will be enforcing the following personal safety measures until further notice. We would also like to thank all of our customers (new and old) for your support over the past few busy weeks. It is our intent to remain open for business and we will be keeping […]

Christmas Store Hours

The Soap Exchange will be closed December 25 & 26.  We will re-pen normal hours on Friday, December 27 (9:30 – 6:00).  Thank you to all our customers and supporters over the past year.  It has been a great pleasure serving you and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.  Merry […]

Labour Day Weekend Hours

In recognition of Labour Day, The Soap Exchange will be closed on Monday, September 2nd.   We will be open our normal hours over the weekend.  Thank you and we hope you have a fun and safe long weekend.

Happy Canada Day

In celebration and recognition of Canada Day 2018, we will be closed Sunday July 1 and will re-open regular hours July 2 (9:30-6:00).  Enjoy the festivities and have a great and safe Canada Day long weekend.