Lava Bar
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Our explanation written by Grimy Hands
Lava is a pumice bar soap used like any hand soap: lather, rinse, repeat if necessary. The maker says its pumice breaks through grease, glue, oil, paint and other grime that collects on hands, and its caution says the pumice may be abrasive to sensitive skin, to stop using it if irritation develops, and to avoid contact with eyes. The full ingredient list sits on a file host our checker couldn't read, so this page shows the maker's description of pumice plus cleaning and moisturizing agents instead.
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Grime types the maker names
Grease and oil Paint Adhesives and glue
The maker's stated use, not a safety recommendation. Matches come from the maker's grime wording quoted below.
What the maker says it is
The Lava Bar is the original heavy-duty hand cleaner with pumice.
With the power of pumice particles, Lava Bar soap scrubs away dirt and grease while leaving your hands feeling smooth.
What the maker says it removes
Lava Soap's pumice cleaning power is used by mechanics , DIYers, professionals, hobbyists , gardeners , and more to quickly break through grease, grime, glue, goop, dirt, tar, oil, sap, paint, and anything that can collect on your hands while working on projects.
Directions
Use Lava just as you would any hand soap. Lather... Rinse... Repeat, if necessary.
Cautions
The natural pumice in Lava may be abrasive to sensitive skin. If irritation develops, discontinue use. Avoid any contact with eyes
Ingredients
pumice is used in combination with other cleaning and moisturizing agents to clean and soften even the dirtiest of hands.
Pumice is a by-product of volcanic activity that provides the mildly abrasive quality in the Lava Bar.
Sizes
The Lava Bar is available in a 5.75 oz. bar and 5.75 oz. twin-pack for heavy users.
Other details
It cleans away dirt, grime, grease, oil, paint, ink & adhesives.
leaving your hands clean and moisturized with a subtle scent.
It was originally developed in 1893 by the Waltke Co. in St. Louis, Missouri.
Official context
Provide mild skin cleaning cream that will do the job and washing facilities with hot and cold water.
More in the care guide. General information, not medical advice. HSE: Skin dryness and cracking are early signs of dermatitis and shouldn't be ignored – you should check with your GP or if available, your occupational health service if you notice these signs.
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Sources
- Lava® Bar Soap | Heavy-Duty Pumice Soap & Hand Cleaner, WD-40 Company. Our check: October 19, 2026 (ET).
- Lava Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaner Can Remove Grease, Grime, Dirt, Soil, Resin, Ink, Paint, Glue, and Other, WD-40 Company. Our check: October 19, 2026 (ET).
- Lava Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaning Products: Lava Bar Remove What Normal Soap Leaves Behind, WD-40 Company. Our check: October 19, 2026 (ET).
- Lava Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaning FAQ, WD-40 Company. Our check: October 19, 2026 (ET).
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