Poll: What do you do with your soap at the end of a shave?
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Dry - let the soap dry out before screwing on the lid
83.93% of votes
83.93% Complete
Wet - put the lid on immediately after using
16.07% of votes
16.07% Complete

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#1

Dazed and Confused
Ireland
Came across an old thread which mentioned leaving the lid off to let the soap dry for a day.  I never ever do this.  I use it, dump out any extra water, screw on the lid, and might not use that soap again for a week or so.  Never noticed the soap getting soft or any negative effects.  In a way I figure I'm trying to keep the EOs for evaporating.

For those who let it dry out before putting the lid on, what benefits do you reckon you're getting (other than a nice smelling bathroom)?

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#2

Member
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Even though I live in the desert, I let my soaps dry 4–12 hours before putting the lid back on. I just don’t like the idea of storing something that is damp — especially since it could be anywhere from three to twelve months before I use it again.

Lately, though, I’ve been cutting the drying time a little shorter, the thought being that it’ll perhaps keep the scent from dissipating too much.

It would be interesting to see some scientific research about dampness & soap quality degradation versus drying time & soap scent degradation.

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#3
I usually just let it dry for 3-6 hours and that's it.

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#4

Restitutor Orbis
I let it dry overnight, same reason as Matt

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#5

Member
Woodstock, VT
At least 24 hours but ideally 2 full days. The idea of putting the lid on a damp/wet soap is a no no for me!

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#6

Restitutor Orbis
(06-16-2017, 11:11 AM)vtmax Wrote: At least 24 hours but ideally 2 full days. The idea of putting the lid on a damp/wet soap is a no no for me!

Interesting, Max. How come 2 days is ideal? Do you bloom your soaps?

I'm paranoid about leaving any trace of dampness on my soaps hence I leave the lid off, overnight.

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#7

Member
Woodstock, VT
(This post was last modified: 06-16-2017, 12:31 PM by vtmax.)
Not a Mike's Natural or an OSP but some of the newer (and really good) soaps are really soft imo. Too soft. They can take over a full day to dry.

I don't put water on a soap before lathering. That 'bloom' word is like 'residual slickness.' Those hobbyist words that are pretty silly imo!

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#8

Restitutor Orbis
(06-16-2017, 12:27 PM)vtmax Wrote: Not a Mike's Natural or an OSP but some of the newer (and really good) soaps are really soft imo. Too soft. They can take over a full day to dry.

I don't put water on a soap before lathering. That 'bloom' word is like 'residual slickness.' Those hobbyist words that are pretty silly imo!


Yeah I don't bloom. I always thought it's a way to waste soaps so you'll buy more.

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#9

Super Moderator
I leave the lid off for about 24 hours. Probably the only reason i do so is because I've heard of others getting brown spots on their soap...which they thought was due to moisture being trapped. But I will say, being able to smell the soap when enter the bath room every time is a huge bonus Smile

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#10

Member
Woodstock, VT
I know that a couple of our well known (artisan) soap makers with really nice packaging and lids actually leave their soaps always uncovered after use with one only placing the lid on after a week.

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