Solid soap and body care products are an essential part of a sustainable everyday life. However, it often happens that the soap becomes mushy if it is not stored properly. Unfortunately, this means that the product does not last as long as it should. This is not only bad for the environment, but also for your wallet.
With our tips and products, you can put an end to muddy care products and also beautify your bathroom and kitchen.
The classic - the soap dish
Not every soap dish is ideal for soaps. This may sound contradictory, as the name implies what the dish is made for. Many soap dishes do not have a raised surface or adequate ventilation for the soap. These are important to allow the soap to dry between uses. This way it lasts longer and does not turn into a mushy lump.
Advantages
Lasts a lifetime. Reuses plastic that otherwise couldn't be recycled. Allows the soap to breathe.
Disadvantages
Requires storage space. Must be emptied with frequent use.
The must-have of the zero wasters - the soap bag
If you have been thinking about sustainability for a while, you cannot ignore the ubiquitous soap bag. The small, often highly praised bag can be incredibly practical (I really like using it), but of course, like every product, it has its flaws.
Advantages
Also ideal for small soap residues. 100% natural thanks to organic cotton. Gentle peeling effect. Can be easily hung up.
Disadvantages
Must be hung up so that the soap can dry properly. More suitable for shower and hair soap than for hand soap (the fabric means the soap doesn't dry as quickly and can lead to mushy soap if used continuously).
Soap to-go - the soap box & the Stasher Bag
If you're traveling or want to take your solid care products to the gym, you need a safe way to store them.
Tip: Only take as much as you need and cut your care products into travel sizes.
The soap box is practical because nothing can get crushed. But be careful: the soap cannot dry in it and should definitely be aired out from time to time. Our soap box has a hole insert; this allows the water to drain and prevents the soap from squashing too quickly ;)
Advantages
Also offers space for larger soaps. Thanks to the hole insert, the soap does not float in the water. Stable & durable.
Disadvantages
Soap cannot breathe. Inflexible.
Especially if you are flying or backpacking, a soap box is not ideal as it takes up a lot of space. An alternative is silicone bags. They are hardly bigger than their contents and come in many sizes. For solid body care products, we recommend the pocket size.
Advantages
Small & lightweight. Multifunctional. Leak-proof. Can be taken on the plane.
Disadvantages
Soap cannot breathe. Practical for transport, but not for daily use of care products.
Multifunctional - the loofah disc
The loofah disc is more than just a soap dish: you can also use it to wash dishes or clean your sink. The airy structure allows the soap to dry optimally.
The loofah disc can be boiled at up to 120°C and machine washed at up to 60°C. This will prevent the formation of germs.
The loofah disc is ideal for solid dishwashing detergent.
Advantages
Soap dries optimally. Multifunctional. Easy to clean. Compostable.
Disadvantages
No drainage for excess water. Not as durable as other products because they are compostable.
Floating soap - the magnetic soap holder
If you like minimalistic things, then you will love the magnetic soap holder: It is easily "hidden" behind the soap.
We offer two different magnetic soap holders.
The magnetic soap holder from Savont consists of two parts: a suction cup with a magnet and a small metal crown. You simply press the crown into the soap and then place it on the suction cup.
The magnetic soap holder from Soapi is simply glued to a smooth surface. A bottle cap is pressed into the soap as a counterpart.
The very small contact surface allows the soap to dry optimally.
You can attach the suction cup next to or in your sink or in the shower. The important thing is that the surface should be as smooth as possible.
Advantages
Soap dries optimally. Can be used horizontally and vertically. Durable.
Disadvantages
Not usable on all surfaces. Not all solid care products will stay in the soap holder (traditional soap stays in place without any problem. Solid shampoos & conditioners may not stay in place due to the oil content/the crown falls off).
Tips
Make sure that the soap can dry well between uses and does not remain in the water.
If possible, never seal a wet soap in an airtight container.
You can use up small soap residues in a soap bag or you can simply "stick" them onto a new piece of soap. To do this, moisten the soap residue and press it onto the new soap. Massage the edges together with a wet finger and leave to dry for a few hours or overnight.
If you don't want to spend money on soap storage, you can also fill an old glass with glass marbles or stones.
We hope that with these tips & products your soap will never be mushy again ;)
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