Green Soap

Green soap, also known as surgical soap or tattoo soap, is a specialised cleaning solution commonly used by tattoo artists throughout various stages of the tattooing process.

Before starting a tattoo, tattoo artists often use green soap to clean the client's skin thoroughly. This helps remove oils, dirt, and bacteria from the skin, ensuring a clean surface for the tattoo application.

Green soap is commonly diluted with water to create a cleaning solution for tattooing equipment. Tattoo artists soak their instruments, such as tattoo machines, grips, and tubes, in a mixture of green soap and water to effectively sanitize and remove any residue or ink build-up.

After completing a tattoo, tattoo artists use green soap to clean the tattooed area. They dampen a fresh disposable paper towel or sponge with diluted green soap and gently cleanse the tattoo, removing excess ink, blood, and any remaining green soap residue.