No more soggy soap!
The number of people switching back to using the humble bar of soap, over the past few years, has definitely increased. Influencing this has been the move away from single use plastic bottles and containers in the bathroom.
It’s not always an easy move to make! I really think once it’s done, there’s no going back, but, whilst you are loving your soapy suds, you need to know how to look after your bar of soap.
Correct storage of the soap is really important so that you get the most out of it. Customers often ask me how long their bar will last. I can’t answer that question as it depends how often and how vigorously it is used! Also correct storage is so important:
Do not store your soap in a closed container.
Soap needs to breathe and requires air circulation after each use. If you don’t allow it to dry between uses it will become a soggy mess and disintegrate.
Use a soap dish that allows drainage and don’t forget to wash it, cleaning away any residue.
If you don’t have room in the bathroom for a soap dish, a soap saver is ideal. *Place the soap in the pouch and pull the drawstring closed. After use hang the soap up to dry. The soap can remain in the pouch and when it’s wet it lathers up a treat. The ideal soap saver is a Ramie bag (I use one all the time) It’s made from an ancient, natural fibre crop and as you wash, it invigorates and massages the skin. Another great benefit of this is that you can store all those little scraps and slithers of soap, ensuring nothing is wasted!
Remember:
No drainage = soggy soap
Soap cares for our skin, so return the favour.