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Post# 1101494 , Reply# 1 12/21/2020 at 10:51 (1,214 days old) by DADoES  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 I haven't used bar soaps in probably a couple hundred years, except Lava for clean-up after working on something grungy/greasy. :-) Some body wash liquids are known for causing graying of wash cloths. I've been using Nivea Men Deep Active Clean with Natural Charcoal for several years. It's a gray color presumably from the charcoal but interestingly has not caused any graying of white wash cloths. I have hand-held showerheads and I sit on the floor of the shower stall with the showerhead hanging down to avoid spraying all over the walls of the stall. Stand up when done, dry myself with the wash cloth. Rinse the lower area of the walls and floor with cold water, squeege it dry, then step out and finish drying self with a towel.
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Post# 1101507 , Reply# 2 12/21/2020 at 12:19 (1,214 days old) by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA) |
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The spray-on daily shower cleaners seem to have some value, as does a squeegee. We notice a biiiiiig difference on the shower walls with a water softener on city water here in Michigan versus un-treated hard water in Palm Springs. I would think that body washes without lots of oils would be best; not sure whether there are any detergent bars left (maybe Vel?). Probably bar soap wise the least-oily Dove formulation would be best...IDK whether Lever2000 uses the Dove surfactant formulation.
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Post# 1101510 , Reply# 3 12/21/2020 at 12:51 (1,214 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.) |
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Lever 2000 was reformulated a few years ago and it's only a shadow of its former self. It's almost impossible to get it to lather. It's also made in Mexico. I wouldn't mind that much if it was as good as it used to be, but it isn't.
Over the past couple of years, I bought up a lot of vintage bars of Zest on Ebay. Sometimes you can get them for a reasonable price. Praise is an even older (and rarer) soap that is a syndet and doesn't leave a ring. As for a tub cleaning routine, I clean with a foaming cleaner after every use, without fail, even if using Zest. If you let things go, it becomes too difficult to get the accumulation off. | ||
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Post# 1101512 , Reply# 4 12/21/2020 at 13:25 (1,214 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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 I use Zest and David likes to use those new liquid body washes, either Dove or Old Spice brand. We thoroughly dry the tile walls of the tub/shower enclosure after each shower with a dry hand towel and rinse out the tub with cold water. We had a nice handheld shower head on a goose neck extension so the shower head is high enough for my 6”5” husband.
We use a cotton shower curtain with a with nylon liner that gets washed every other week. David does the cleaning and uses Ajax or Comet to clean the tub and tile weekly, which are both 40 years old now and still look like new.
I haven't noticed that Zest leaves anymore soap scum that it ever has and we have very hard water. I think that wiping down the tile after each shower makes a big difference and not having a glass shower door makes for less chance for soap scum build up.
I hate those glass shower doors, way too much maintenance for me, they just never look really clean unless you spend lots of time cleaning them every day. Throwing the nylon liner into the washer every two weeks is easy breezy, and its always nice and clean.
And since the drought a few years ago I’ve gotten used to taking “Navy Showers”, wetting down first, turning off the water, washing my beard first, then lathering my hair, then working my way down my body with the Zest from neck to feet. Then I rinse off and dry off with a bath towel. This takes only 10 mins, saves both water and electricity. I’ve gotten used to it and don’t miss letting all that hot water cascade down my body and the drain.
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Post# 1101527 , Reply# 5 12/21/2020 at 16:19 (1,214 days old) by mrboilwash (Munich,Germany) |
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Body wash in general doesn`t leave much soap scum because it hardly reacts with hard water minerals as regular bar soap does.
I think it doesn`t make much of a difference if a body wash contains more or less skin conditioning oils because the sebum that is washed off from your skin will leave a film on the shower walls and tub too. So the cleaning intervals will certainly be prolonged when switching from soap to body wash but you`ll still have to scrub the tub. If stained washcloths are a concern then it might be good advice to use a body wash that doesn`t list anything "Polyquaternium" in its INCI list. The stuff is known to make invisible hard to remove stains on fabrics which attract soil or dye from other fabrics of the washload and then those stains become visible after washing. This post was last edited 12/21/2020 at 16:38 | ||
| Post# 1101536 , Reply# 8 12/21/2020 at 18:28 (1,214 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
 Vitabath (the green stuff) is my all-time favorite. Not cheap but a little goes a long way. Neutrogena Rainbath is nice too. If I ever decide to take a bath, I like Palmolive dishwashing liquid. Madge thought it was perfectly fine. | ||
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Post# 1101541 , Reply# 9 12/21/2020 at 18:59 (1,214 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
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About 3 years ago, I was told about this trick for keeping the shower/bathtub clean and it works great for me. Fill a large spray bottle with water to within an inch or so of the top. Then add a few long squirts of your favourite dishwashing detergent (I use Dawn). Attach the sprayer but don't shake the bottle. Then after every shower, just give the walls and floor a quick spray down.
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Post# 1101551 , Reply# 10 12/21/2020 at 19:42 (1,214 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI) |
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I use Nivia for men the Cool version and i do get a moderate amount of build up on the glass doors, but a quick rub down with a knock off Mr. Clean magic eraser seems to do the trick. I'll try the Dawn and water method and see if that works to keep it in check. | ||
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Post# 1101570 , Reply# 12 12/21/2020 at 21:57 (1,214 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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If you want to know the truth, I use Dawn or VO5 shampoo as body wash. I have other shampoo for my hair. | ||
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Post# 1101582 , Reply# 14 12/21/2020 at 22:48 (1,214 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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I use Pears body wash And the only kind of cleaning routine I use Is simply just rinsing all surfaces with hot water and there’s no soap scum | ||
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Post# 1101586 , Reply# 15 12/22/2020 at 00:00 (1,214 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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| Post# 1101970 , Reply# 19 12/25/2020 at 15:34 (1,210 days old) by seedub (South Texas Hill Country) | ||
Dr. Squatch
Sooo...I finally was coaxed by the creative, clever commercials on YouTube and Facebook (and there are very few three minute ads I will sit through without clicking Skip), and got me some Squatch. These ads make it appear that all products can be had only with a subscription. But, when I got ready to check out, I was happy to see that their products are available for one-time, "a la carte" purchase.
I bought a pat of the bar soap in Bay Rum "flavor" for $7 USD which I felt was reasonable for a specialty, boutique soap. I liked the concept of all-organic ingredients. I wanted to test their claim that their soap does not dry out the skin. Mated with my mechanically softened household water supply, this meant that I could ditch the store brand lotion I have been using for my chronically dry skin. I was disappointed. My skin was actually *DRIER* after using it...much drier. The commercials tout the scent as being something like a replacement of cologne or other scents; but, it has a very faint scent that's barely noticeable. I don't wear cologne as it makes me sick to the stomach after smelling it for several hours so that might be a good thing. But, the Old Spice Red Zone hair and body wash I'd been using for three years has a bolder smell that lasts eight hours according to the bottle, without getting cloying like cologne does. I can recommend Old Spice because it rinses freely and easily away. Considering toilet soap in general, I have no favorite brand and buy what's cheapest or has a good sale or coupon. I like the scent ("Swagger" is my favorite "flavor"), and Procter and Gamble regularly offers aggressive discounts which make it competitive with less expensive brands. **TLDR**, and back to Dr Squatch: I wish to make clear that my results may not be what others experience - it dried out my skin; it may do as advertised for others. I've not made a decision about whether I will buy more. I'd like to try both the Pine Tar and the Spearmint Basil Scrub. Again: I like that everything is organic. I am looking at picking up their deodorant offering seeing as I have a reaction that makes it impossible for me to use anything but Arm & Hammer or Tom's Of Maine. But, I was...a taste disappointed. | ||
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Post# 1102131 , Reply# 22 12/27/2020 at 04:56 (1,208 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
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Warmsecondrinse, that thing is awesome. Best of all, it doesn't leave that greasy feel behind. It disappears co.mpletely in a couple of minutes. | ||
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Post# 1102133 , Reply# 23 12/27/2020 at 05:43 (1,208 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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Dr. Squatch
I, too, was taken in by the Dr. Squatch videos so I tried their shampoo, conditioner and tar bar soap. The bar soap was OK but the shampoo and conditioner sent my psoriasis and/or allergies to overdrive. It is really highly scented with something minty. My head was literally burning which normally doesn't happen to me and never has on my scalp. I am also allergic to some essential oils so whatever was going on with it, I couldn't continue using it.
Hubby uses the Nivea for men and I use a Philosophy product called "Amen". I like the scent and it doesn't bother me. We have a glass door on the shower and the combination of these products and our soft water don't seem to leave much on the shower door. We keep a squeegee in the shower and I run it down the door when I'm finished and that helps too. I don't clean the shower so I don't know exactly what we use to clean it. | ||
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Post# 1102134 , Reply# 24 12/27/2020 at 06:10 (1,208 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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 I usually stock up with several bottles when we're near a TJ's. I've been using it for about 5 years now, and still love it. This description is from Trader Joe's website: "All for One and One for all! Multitaskers unite! Presenting Trader Joe's new 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash all-in-one-bottle. This unique and versatile product was created for deep cleaning, while maintaining a soft, hydrated feel for your hair and body. It has a fresh scent with notes of bergamot, lemon, sage, clary, ginger and jasmine. It was designed for the whole family pH balanced, color safe, hypoallergenic and no harsh chemicals. Now all you have to decide is what to do with the time you save!"
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| Post# 1102225 , Reply# 25 12/27/2020 at 17:45 (1,208 days old) by seedub (South Texas Hill Country) | ||
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Thanks for the tip on face cream. I need to read back through and see whether there are any other suggestions. For an anti-wrinkle treatment, I've been using Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair cream. But, I don't know if that's the best, and have been looking around.
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Post# 1102229 , Reply# 26 12/27/2020 at 18:15 (1,208 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN) |
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All my soap scum issues when away when I eliminated bar soap from the house. Even a detergent bar like Zest left some film. In the shower I use a shampoo conditioner as my only bodywash. Only one product to buy this way and if its safe on my head it is on the rest of me too. I get it in bulk from the local Coop so I don't even waste the plastic bottles!
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Post# 1102301 , Reply# 28 12/28/2020 at 12:39 (1,207 days old) by mrboilwash (Munich,Germany) |
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So I'm spending longer in the shower. Skin feels drier.
Some shower gels will leave a slippery feel from the skin conditioning agents left on the skin which cannot be removed by rinsing, others will give the impression to "rinse clean".
No matter which type someone prefers you shouldn`t stay longer in the shower, because you`d only dry out your skin. Just rinse as thoroughly as you`d do with soap and you`re good. | ||
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Post# 1102307 , Reply# 29 12/28/2020 at 13:52 (1,207 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Skin feels a bit slippery if the natural oils/sebum aren't stripped completely off and no soap-scum residue remains. why does softened water feel slimy? | ||
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Post# 1102345 , Reply# 30 12/28/2020 at 21:49 (1,207 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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I tried Dr. Squatch early on when they were bombarding FB with their commercials. I tried the Pine Tar and Bay Rum bars. First thing I noticed was how SMALL those damned things are! Not a good value for the price. Bay Rum was OK but the Pine Tar left me feeling pretty clean and I loved the smell. Problem was the damned bar lasted 2 weeks tops. And if I left it on the shelf where the shower stream hit it I noticed the water running down the side of the stall was black from the bar eroding and it lasted only a week! I switched to Shea Moisture African black soap with shea butter because my skin gets drier than the Sahara in winter and this is the only thing that prevents that soap wise. I still have to slather on moisturizing cream head to toe after a shower though. Out of all the soaps mentioned here which ones are best for severe dry skin?
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Post# 1102355 , Reply# 31 12/29/2020 at 01:11 (1,207 days old) by SudsMaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Easy Peasy
I have a detachable shower head on a hose. For regular washing, it stays in place where a fixed shower head normally is. But to wash certain body areas (use your imagination there) I detach it and set it anywhere from gentle to massage stream. That handles the body cleaning very well.
But I've also discovered it's very important at the end of the shower to use the gentle spray to rinse down all the shower stall interior surfaces. This pretty much prevents soap scum and body soils from building up inside the stall. About once a year I have to get in there with a scrub brush, but it's minimal. Before that the shower stall was hard to keep clean. I've forgotten the brand shower massage head I have in the master bath. It's very simple, just a gentle spray and a more focused massaging central spray. All I need. The handle says "Sansu" on it, but I've not been able to find that on Google. Any brand really would do, I think. I like this one because it's simple and doesn't seem to wear out like some more complicated ones I've had. I recall I got it at Orchard Supply Hardware, it was discounted for some reason. Simple is better, I think. | ||
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