[Clare~Bear]

I use one of these in the bath/shower and a flannel if I'm just having a wash in the sink.

[Fires]

(Original post by Clare~Bear)


I use one of these in the bath/shower and a flannel if I'm just having a wash in the sink.

Is that a photo of the actual one? Looks quite clean and well-maintained.

[Clare~Bear]

(Original post by Fires)
Is that a photo of the actual one? Looks quite clean and well-maintained.

No just a random one from the internet. I did replace mine a few weeks ago cos it was looking a bit grubby. But my mum does wash them in the washing machine every couple of weeks or so.

[whyumadtho]

(Original post by Dalek1099)
Washing with a flannel is less hygienic because the flannel/sponge is old and dirty and washing with hands,with your hands is very hygienic because your hands have been thoroughly cleaned,by your soap and you often miss part of the sponge out,when washing with soap.

I don't understand this. The overwhelming majority of people who use these items will thoroughly rinse it out afterwards. Nobody wants to rewash themselves with old soap, so they will ensure it is clean for next time.

[poyyo]

(Original post by hannahwhelan)
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I tend to use one of these bad boys

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(Original post by Palatial Veranda)
I use one of these

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Good exfoliator

that made me laugh +1

[Fires]

(Original post by Clare~Bear)
No just a random one from the internet. I did replace mine a few weeks ago cos it was looking a bit grubby. But my mum does wash them in the washing machine every couple of weeks or so.

You should always give your sponge a thorough soaking.

[Dalek1099]

(Original post by whyumadtho)
I don't understand this. The overwhelming majority of people who use these items will thoroughly rinse it out afterwards. Nobody wants to rewash themselves with old soap, so they will ensure it is clean for next time.

Rinsing with water doesn't clean things and what do you mean old soap?-the soap kills bacteria and the sponge might not be fully covered by soap.

[GeekyNick]

I tend to use one of those body puff things. Because they are mildly abrasive they leave your skin feeling cleaner in my opinion. Also they make shower gel go further.

IKEA do some nice ones in bright colours http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30171670/

I have never really considered whether they are more hygienic or not. You could rinse (or even wash) them after use if you really wanted to but I don't bother. Considering they're only 70p each from IKEA I throw them out quite often so they don't get a chance to get skanky.

[llessur123]

I didn't realise this many people used sponges. Seems like a bit of a hassle and I can't imagine it's any cleaner.

[+ polarity -]

(Original post by F Ellen)
What do you use when handwashing? Your hands, I expect. Just like medical professionals. It's perfectly adequate.

Hands are effective at cleaning on their own (with soap) without the aid of sponges or shower puffs. It is unnecessary to exfoliate every single day.

Nah, that ain't me. If I don't exfoliate daily I will look ashy no matter how much cream I use. It's something that affects many people of colour.

[Fires]

It would be good to see naked before and after photos, to demonstrate the comparative effects of cleaning with and without sponges.

[ROYP]

(Original post by Fires)
It would be good to see naked before and after photos, to demonstrate the comparative effects of cleaning with and without sponges.

I agree, would you like me to email you the photos or what?

[Fires]

(Original post by ROYP)
I agree, would you like me to email you the photos or what?

I was calling for test results, not offering to run tests myself.

[Georgiina_Tee]

I use the one the West African lady put up from the blog. I'm Nigerian but really some people only use theirs hands? Baffling.

When i shower I tend to use a very drying soap with my sponge to take off all the oil and sweat and then use a coat of moisterizing shower gel rinse off. Dry and then moisturize again. When I ask my white friends there normal routine they don't physically get in the bath in the morning :O or moisturize when they get out of the shower. Black person no creame = black ghost.

Even if im late to school id count creaming a necessity


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[ROYP]

(Original post by Fires)
I was calling for test results, not offering to run tests myself.

Oh... Well if you wanna give me your email anyway... just in case

[Herr]

I use one of these :-



For feet I use a puff as I find that brush type bristles too ticklish on the feet

For face I use a microfibre soft sponge.

[sliceofcake]

I've had to use my hands when staying in hotels before now and I really don't like it, I'm just too used to using a sponge.

[seasons of wither]

i've always used my hands! i feel dirty now D:

[katyness]

I use one of those exfoliator gloves. I luuuurve it

[geetar]

Come on, it can't just be me who thought of this: