I’ve Recently Re-Discovered The Frugality of Using a Washrag With Soap

washrag-soapI know this may sound super simple but, as the title points out, I’ve recently re-discovered the frugality of using a washrag with soap in the shower. Now, I may occasionally use a washrag to wash my face outside of the shower but rarely do I use one while showering or bathing.

You see, I’ve ALWAYS choosen to lather up by getting the bar wet and using the bar to lather up, later rinsing off.

Sure, that may be a bit too much information for you but I figured I should be thorough in my explanation. 😉

Recently, however, I’ve been choosing to lather up a single washrag one time only and then using that to lather my face, head, and body… in that order.

Why does it matter?

Well, if you’re trying to be frugal then it should because I swear this method (of soaping the washrag only) is guaranteed to save quite a bit of the bar soap over time. When not using the washrag it seems to me that the bar soap is continually being exposed to running water thereby eroding the bar faster. It happens slowly enough, however, that it’s imperceptible at that time.

Obviously, I haven’t tried to verify this with some sort of controlled study but my subjective opinion is that this is the case.

During an emergency then this is a wise idea (to save both soap and water) but if you’re trying to save money too then consider adding a simple washrag to your showering routine if you’ve never done so.


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3 responses to “I’ve Recently Re-Discovered The Frugality of Using a Washrag With Soap”

  1. Maya

    I have always used a washrag or a loofah sponge and bars of soap, never liquid soap. My daughter went to the store for me one day to buy bars of soap for me, among other things, and was surprised that the bars cost a bit more. I had to explain that the bars last a lot longer than the liquid soap, plus using a washrag extents the time even more so. So thanks for this article to back up my way of washing. 🙂

  2. Hey Damian – I can add another data point…my bar of soap lasts a really long time. Prevent soap erosion!
    Cheers.

  3. Methane

    Wonder if this will work for deodorant too…..

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