My buddy "Chef" as he calls himself on this site, let me get a taste of an awesome way to wash your dreads, he conjured up a mixture of rosemary oil, lavender oils, and, baking soda, oh and don't forget some Dr.Bronners, into a gallon bucket. I dipped my dreads in it, let it sit for 10 minutes and repeated. My head feels amazing, my dreads smell, feel, and taste great! (You know I'm kidding about tasting them...Hopefully, even though they smell delicious) You should all try this sometime, its swell! Dread on.