What's Normal? - Bar soap or body wash in the shower/bath? (1 Viewer)

[belljr]

This poll is way closer than I thought. FBG demographic in effect maybe. I can't believe the number from the bar soap side, shocked really

If I wasn't married I'd probably still be rocking a bar

 

[ChiefD]

I'm just one of those guys who can't use something called a loofah. I drink beer, own shovels, and move 210 bags of mulch every year by hand.

 

[belljr]

This poll is way closer than I thought. FBG demographic in effect maybe. I can't believe the number from the bar soap side, shocked really

Bar soap is way more efficient and doesn't pollute the world with more plastic waste.

more efficient? a blop the size of a quarter lathers up your entire body........ Plastic is a good point

 

[belljr]

I'm just one of those guys who can't use something called a loofah. I drink beer, own shovels, and move 210 bags of mulch every year by hand.

you're allowed to use a wash cloth

 

[Dwayne Hoover]

This poll is way closer than I thought. FBG demographic in effect maybe. I can't believe the number from the bar soap side, shocked really

If I wasn't married I'd probably still be rocking a bar

Just because it wouldn't have occurred to you to switch it up or do you actually prefer the bar soap?

 

[ChiefD]

I'm just one of those guys who can't use something called a loofah. I drink beer, own shovels, and move 210 bags of mulch every year by hand.

you're allowed to use a wash cloth

My hands are rough like a 80 grit sandpaper. I can exfoliate myself.

 

[General Malaise]

This poll is way closer than I thought. FBG demographic in effect maybe. I can't believe the number from the bar soap side, shocked really

Bar soap is way more efficient and doesn't pollute the world with more plastic waste.

more efficient? a blop the size of a quarter lathers up your entire body........ Plastic is a good point

Yes, more efficient. Grab bar of soap, lather up in hands and go to work. Toss that bar into the pooper like a VHS tape and then eject and WA LA, done. Who has the time in their day to incorporate a loofa??? I need that lifestyle.

 

[FatMax]

This poll is way closer than I thought. FBG demographic in effect maybe. I can't believe the number from the bar soap side, shocked really

Bar soap is way more efficient and doesn't pollute the world with more plastic waste.

more efficient? a blop the size of a quarter lathers up your entire body........ Plastic is a good point

IF .... you have a good one. That's why I asked about brands above. Some don't lather well at all.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

With my vote (bar soap), it's 57 (50%) vs. 57 (50%).

 

[belljr]

This poll is way closer than I thought. FBG demographic in effect maybe. I can't believe the number from the bar soap side, shocked really

If I wasn't married I'd probably still be rocking a bar

Just because it wouldn't have occurred to you to switch it up or do you actually prefer the bar soap?

probably wouldn't have occurred to me ... i like the liquid

 

[FatMax]

This poll is way closer than I thought. FBG demographic in effect maybe. I can't believe the number from the bar soap side, shocked really

Bar soap is way more efficient and doesn't pollute the world with more plastic waste.

more efficient? a blop the size of a quarter lathers up your entire body........ Plastic is a good point

Yes, more efficient. Grab bar of soap, lather up in hands and go to work. Toss that bar into the pooper like a VHS tape and then eject and WA LA, done. Who has the time in their day to incorporate a loofa??? I need that lifestyle.

You like scratching your nuts? I'm going to assume yes, because well, it's one of life's simple pleasures. Now, do that with an aggressive loofa and some shower gel. Scratch and clean at the same time. It's pretty great.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I'm just one of those guys who can't use something called a loofah. I drink beer, own shovels, and move 210 bags of mulch every year by hand.

In that case you probably stink more than most of us.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

My wife, my son and I all have sensitive skin, so we stick with something we know doesn't give us problems -- Dove Sensitive Skin bar soap.

In college I used Zest a few times and got rashes galore.

 

[Psychopav]

I just use the shampoo. Is "liquid" the correct answer?

Also, use my hands, no loofa or washcloth, but occasionally I employ the Japanese washcloth to bring the scrubbing power (it's basically a loofa before they assemble the loofa-ing).

 

[The Iguana]

At home I use a bar of soap. At the gym I use a liquid body wash.

 

[Da Guru]

Bar soap. As God intended.

Lever 2000 Original.

 

[belljr]

I just use the shampoo. Is "liquid" the correct answer?

Also, use my hands, no loofa or washcloth, but occasionally I employ the Japanese washcloth to bring the scrubbing power (it's basically a loofa before they assemble the loofa-ing).

you use shampoo OR body wash....... what are you some kind of monster?

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Bar soap.

Liquid soap is annoying because half of it goes down the drain before it even makes contact with my body.

I’m not using a washcloth/loofa. Loofa feels gross and a washcloth is one more item I’d have to worry about/wash. Meh.

I’m with ChiefD on this, my hands are rough enough.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Bar soap. As God intended.

Lever 2000 Original.

I forgot all about that brand! The first year it came out somebody gave us like 10 cases for free. We didn’t have to buy soap for like two years.

 

[Ilov80s]

For liquid users, do you have your own loofa or use your significant others?

My own, sharing is gross. Even with your SO.

Really? The item is a soap a water vehicle how dirty do you think it is?

We don't share anymore more because we like different densities but when I was first trying it out we used the same one. It's probably the cleanest item in your bathroom

Warm and wet is a breeding ground for fungus and bacteria. Sure soap helps wash it away but it doesn’t necessarily kill it. I don’t share her toothbrush either. I mean I would if I had no other option but I wouldn’t plan it that way.

if one of you have fungus/bacteria on your loofa - its most likely already on the walls and floor ...........

I mean I understand using your own and everything but I'm not grossed out by it

Sure but the walls and floor get washed and rinsed every shower. The Loofa has so many crevices and folds. I get your point, it just doesn’t sit well with me.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I just use the shampoo. Is "liquid" the correct answer?

Also, use my hands, no loofa or washcloth, but occasionally I employ the Japanese washcloth to bring the scrubbing power (it's basically a loofa before they assemble the loofa-ing).

I’ve used shampoo in a pinch when I’m out of soap but naw.

 

[Psychopav]

I just use the shampoo. Is "liquid" the correct answer?

Also, use my hands, no loofa or washcloth, but occasionally I employ the Japanese washcloth to bring the scrubbing power (it's basically a loofa before they assemble the loofa-ing).

you use shampoo OR body wash....... what are you some kind of monster?

I'm what society has made me.

I am not an animal, I am a human being!

 

[Psychopav]

I just use the shampoo. Is "liquid" the correct answer?

Also, use my hands, no loofa or washcloth, but occasionally I employ the Japanese washcloth to bring the scrubbing power (it's basically a loofa before they assemble the loofa-ing).

I’ve used shampoo in a pinch when I’m out of soap but naw.

It can't be that abnormal. Lots of companies found a way to exploit it and market it as if there's a reason for these being different from just shampoo.

I just use shampoo though. I'm a Suave man.

 

[tymarsas]

I'm just one of those guys who can't use something called a loofah. I drink beer, own shovels, and move 210 bags of mulch every year by hand.

I make sure to get a blue one. Somehow that makes it ok in my head.

 

[dkp993]

Hate bar soap. Makes me feel sticky afterwards.

 

[dkp993]

I'm just one of those guys who can't use something called a loofah. I drink beer, own shovels, and move 210 bags of mulch every year by hand.

What’s a loofa?*


*thats the type of guy I am.

 

[The Gator]

What brand liquids are you guys using? I've tried most of the Nivea line, which are OK, now trying a oatmeal/shea butter one my wife got for me. It's pretty good, but I smell like a Hawaiian hooker when done.

I really like the Dove for dry skin one I started using recently.

 

[pollardsvision]

How do you wash your buttholes without bar soap?

I'd imagine most people just use the other person's loofa/poof thing.

Folks can pretend everybody is using their own personal loofa, but just know the other person is using yours for their stink eye.

 

[pollardsvision]

Once you go liquid, you never go back. I can't even remember when I made the conversion but probably 20 years ago at this point.

Bar soap seems so outdated now

I went liquid and went back. Grew up with bar. Went to liquid somewhere around college and did that for about 20 years.

Went back to bar a few years ago. I find it more convenient, cheaper, less wasteful, and I don't have to fool with a stupid ploof or loofa or whatever cluttering up the shower (along with all the stupid plastic bottles).

 

[pollardsvision]

And while I am a happy bar man, I do not fuse.

Going back about 15 years in the notebook, I believe it was @shuke that promoted fusing of bar soap, though I could definitely be wrong on that. I commend it, but do not have the patience for it.

 

[Beef Ravioli Part 2]

Bar soap, old school Ivory Bar Soap.

Didn’t like the liquid when I tried it 20 plus years ago.

I use my drying off towel two consecutive showers but a new wash cloth every day. Wash the face first, rinse off and then work my way down and then end with the backside, hence why I use a fresh washcloth every day.

 

[nirad3]

I'm intrigued by Dr. Squatch soap. May try the bar for a bit.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Hate bar soap. Makes me feel sticky afterwards.

Dial soap does this. Whatever we use doesn not.

 

[Snoopy]

Soap on a rope?

 

[The General]

How is this not a runaway.

Liquid soap clearly better!!

 

[Mister CIA]

Bar soap, Kirkland brand. Creature of habit.

 

[Mister CIA]

Soap on a rope?

Those aren't pillows!

 

[Zow]

I do get the loofa concerns, here’s how I handle it:

1. Wash my face with my hands, not the loofa.
2. After I wash, I use more body wash to wash and rinse the loofa.
3. Replace the loofa pretty regularly- every 3 weeks maybe?

Yep.

 

[SoBeDad]

Bar soap. As God intended.

And with a cotton washcloth as my grandma taught me when I was a kid. There is no better combo for cleaning everywhere, especially on the bottom, grabbing 2 ends of the washcloth, pulling to and fro, front and back. When you're finished, rinse the cloth a little, wring it, pat down your body as a predry so as to not get your drying towel too wet, wring it again, hang it up, and it should be dry before the next shower. A $2 washcloth can last a year.

 

[The Gator]

Liquid soap is annoying because half of it goes down the drain before it even makes contact with my body.

I turn off the water while lathering. Hyper-efficient

 

[Keerock]

I'm just one of those guys who can't use something called a loofah. I drink beer, own shovels, and move 210 bags of mulch every year by hand.

What’s a loofa?*


*thats the type of guy I am.

I wish I was a loofa

 

[Snoopy]

Willy Wonka......Oompa Loofa

 

[mr. furley]

And while I am a happy bar man, I do not fuse.

Going back about 15 years in the notebook, I believe it was @shuke that promoted fusing of bar soap, though I could definitely be wrong on that. I commend it, but do not have the patience for it.

working on a fusion currently. we're about 6 slivers in so lots to go.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Liquid soap is annoying because half of it goes down the drain before it even makes contact with my body.

I turn off the water while lathering. Hyper-efficient

I do that sometimes with bar soap too, but yeah, you’re right. I HAVE to do it with liquid or it just washes off.

 

[Mister CIA]

I just use the shampoo. Is "liquid" the correct answer?

Also, use my hands, no loofa or washcloth, but occasionally I employ the Japanese washcloth to bring the scrubbing power (it's basically a loofa before they assemble the loofa-ing).

I’ve used shampoo in a pinch when I’m out of soap but naw.

It can't be that abnormal. Lots of companies found a way to exploit it and market it as if there's a reason for these being different from just shampoo.

I just use shampoo though. I'm a Suave man.

What in the Slim Pickens is going on here!?

 

[belljr]

Liquid soap is annoying because half of it goes down the drain before it even makes contact with my body.

I turn off the water while lathering. Hyper-efficient

My shower is big enough to not actually get wet when I need to lather....LOOk AT ME!;;;

 

[shuke]

And while I am a happy bar man, I do not fuse.

Going back about 15 years in the notebook, I believe it was @shuke that promoted fusing of bar soap, though I could definitely be wrong on that. I commend it, but do not have the patience for it.

It's super easy.

 

[Da Guru]

Hate bar soap. Makes me feel sticky afterwards.

That`s the way I feel about liquid soap, feels like it never rinses off completely.

 

[The Z Machine]

but I smell like a Hawaiian hooker when done.

Go on...

 

[CletiusMaximus]

This poll is way closer than I thought. FBG demographic in effect maybe. I can't believe the number from the bar soap side, shocked really

Bar soap is way more efficient and doesn't pollute the world with more plastic waste.

more efficient? a blop the size of a quarter lathers up your entire body........ Plastic is a good point

Yes, more efficient. Grab bar of soap, lather up in hands and go to work. Toss that bar into the pooper like a VHS tape and then eject and WA LA, done. Who has the time in their day to incorporate a loofa??? I need that lifestyle.

relevant discussion here https://v.redd.it/3md2w72u1gya1