Don t keep it on a ledge in your shower where it s exposed to a stream of water or excessive steam.
How to store shampoo bars in shower.
I use a silicone soap dish from amazon which keeps it dry on the shower shelf.
I take any shampoo bar lye based soap out of the shower and place it on a metal rack to dry fully.
If multiple people use the same bar of soap the chances of it becoming completely dry are slim to none.
This is a cheap and efficient way to quickly get all the clutter off the floor of the shower.
Cut the 2 pieces in half again so you have 4 pieces that are the same size.
Give your soap bars plenty of air in between washes.
The mango bar has been so wonderful for my dyed hair.
Here s how to store your shampoo bars with one simple diy recipe to make your shampoo bar lasts as long as possible.
The only thing i suggest is try putting it on your bathroom windowsill to let it dry out a little during your shower after you use it.
Cut the shampoo bar into quarters so you can cycle between dry pieces.
How to use shampoo bars step by step guide.
Use a soap dish or container to drain your shampoo bars after every use.
Set the shampoo bar on a cutting board and use a sharp chef s knife to cut the piece in half.
Storage and drying methods.
If your bar ever gets waterlogged and slimy simply set it on a draining soap dish for a few days and let it dry out thoroughly.
I can t find the post but someone showed that they store their shampoo bar in an old fresh face mask pot or any other small pot.
Corner shelf that blends right in.
To keep your shampoo bar dry store it in a soap dish that drains water.
The best way to store items in shower is to make it look as though the storage unit has been there all along.
Here s to a long shampoo bar life.
Add pieces of soap bars too small to use and melt them in a pot or bowl with 8 cups 1 900 ml to 9 cups 2 100 ml of water for every 4 ounces 110 g of soap.
If you want to be really diligent about keeping it dry consider the methods below.
Keep 3 of the pieces on a shelf or in a cabinet so they stay dry.
Hop in the shower and wet hair as usual.
I ve found in my experience overnight guests family tend to move it into a puddle otherwise and it melts away.
Heat the pot until the soap dissolves and let the mixture cool and thicken at room temperature overnight.
Instead put it in a soap dish that drains water and put the dish on a ledge away from water.
I haven t had any problems.
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I decided to try it and it s been the best.
The wetter the better.
It s worth the extra 10sec to have a bar last months instead of weeks.
It has the added benefit of keeping all your shampoo or shower gel at the top of your bottle.