As soap makers, we have different needs than someone wanting to buy kitchen appliances for home cooking. We're looking for a simple stick blender that can be immersed in the soap batter. There is no need for any fancy food processors, countertop blenders, or high-end blenders.
So, here are our top 4 picks according to a poll we conducted among 100 soap makers!
Jump to:

Things to Consider when Buying a Stick Blender for Soap Making
- you can't use the immersion blender you're using to make soap for food preparation: when making soap, you're dealing with chemicals like sodium hydroxide (lye), scents, essential oils, colorants, etc - substances that have no business leaching into your food. Keep the two separate! The same goes for bowls, spatulas, and any other equipment.
- Budget: if you're a beginner, it's ok to go for the cheapest option. If you're a pro and make big batches, you might need a more powerful motor
- Length of shaft: Think about the container you're using for soaping and make sure the blender can reach to the bottom when filled with soap
- Ease of use: you want to make sure the attachment comes on and off easily so you can leave the part with the head in the batter
- Easy cleaning: shallow heads are easier
- Comfort: depending on your batch size, you might have to blend for several minutes at a time. You want to make sure you can operate the stick blender without straining
Now, let's look at the most recommended and best stick blenders for soap making voted by soap makers. Drumm roll, please:
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you will I earn a commission, if you decide to click through and make a purchase.
1. The Winner
This was the most recommended stick blender for soap making in our poll. More than half of the soap makers said they loved their Braun blender or were looking to replace their existing one with this one.
The Specs:
- Powerful 400-Watt motor
- High quality and durability
- Comfortable to hold and adjust speed
- Attachment comes off with the click of a button
- This particular bell-shaped head seams to reduce chance of air bubbles and splashing
- Easy to clean
2. Most Popular Budget
This stick blender is a great, affordable choice for beginning soap makers or as a backup for veteran soapers.
The Specs:
- High-speed, quiet 300-watt motor
- 2 one-touch speeds: HI & LO
- Sleek, ergonomic, easy-grip handheld design with soft-touch
- The long shaft allows for reach in deeper pots (15 Inches total)
3. My Pick
This is the blender I have been using for the last 9 years, and it hasn't missed a beat. I'm not the only one; many soapers have also told us they like Cuisinart.
The Specs:
- Quiet 300-Watt motor
- 2-Speed slide control
- 8-inch stainless steel blending shaft can reach into deeper pots
- Ergonomically designed grip
- Head shape is perfect (I've never had air bubble issues) and easy to clean
4. Honorary Mention
Hamilton Beach Immersion Hand Blender
This blender came in close after the ones mentioned above. It's a good, solid choice at an affordable price.
The Specs:
- 250-Watt motor
- 2-Speed Setting
- Attachments are easy to release by pressing a button
- It comes with a whisk attachment and chopping bowl, which could be used for food prep
How to Avoid Air Bubbles When Using a Stick Blender
One of the biggest challenges when using a stick blender is that the device tends to trap air inside the bell-shaped head when immersed in liquid. If the air isn't released, it can end up in the finished soap and create unsightly white poky specks. To avoid this from happening, here's what you can do:
- Look for a stick blender with a shallow or flat head
- Lower the head of the stick blender at an angle into the soap batter
- Once immersed, give it a little shake or tap it lightly against your container to release air bubbles
- Blend on low to medium speed
- Once immersed, don't take the blender head out and then plunge it in again
- Alternate blending and hand stirring or blend as little as possible and then finish by stirring
- Once the soap is poured into the mold, tap the mold against the countertop a few times to make any remaining air come up to the surface
Why is a Stick Blender Useful for Soap Making?
To make soap, a lye water solution must be thoroughly mixed with an oil mixture. The chemical reaction that results when the two bind together will produce soap.
In the old days, people would make soap by hand, stirring their oil lye mixture using a whisk. The soap-making process used to take a long time.
Nowadays, most soap makers use an immersion stick blender to mix up their soap batter. To make your own soap you need to blend sodium hydroxide lye dissolved in water with fat/oil until it reaches a thicker consistency known as "trace". The thicker consistency is a sign that every lye molecule has found a fat molecule to turn into soap.
The use of a wand blender has allowed soap makers to make big batches of soap much quicker and easier. Depending on the size of the batch the amount of time needed to blend ranges between 10 seconds and up to 5 or more minutes.
I hope you have found this review helpful.
Until next time. Happy Tinkering!
Leave a Reply