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Understanding the Din of a Bosis (base for a forbidden item) in the laws of Muktza

Question: I want to place bars of sweet-smelling soap as a drawer freshener inside dresser drawers. Would I then have a problem opening those drawers on Shabbos? It's just a…

Is there a problem to use on Shabbos a soap dispenser which converts a very liquid soap into a foam?

No problem to use. In fact, this is preferred over “regular” liquid soaps - see here: https://asktherav.com/4116-do-i-need-to-dissolve-my-dish-soap-before-shabbos-or-is-it-already-watery-enough-to-use/ Sources: ע"פ קצות השולחן סימן קמו בבדי השולחן סוף סקל"ב שאין…

Because of a dental issue, I have been sleeping with a bite splint in my mouth. I will likely need to wear it also on Pesach. I think it is completely plastic and acrylic (transparent material). I usually only wear it at night after brushing my teeth, but there have been a few times that I put it on without brushing after eating. How I should clean this for Pesach? I am also wondering how to clean it on Pesach. I am supposed to use only antibacterial hand soap on it (no toothpaste, or mouthwash or the like). Is there a hand-soap that definitely is kosher for Pesach?

If there was never any hot food that came in contact with the bite splint you can suffice with cleaning it immaculately in all crevices. Use a brand new…

Does dish soap require a Hechsher?

One may use dish soap without a Hechsher. However, it is recommended to use only one with a Hechsher. Sources: ע״פ דין יש להתיר, שטעמו פגום, ונפסל מאכילת אדם…

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