Seen a soap sponge and wondered what it actually does? This handy bath and shower product combines soap and a sponge in one, giving you a simple way to lather up without juggling a separate bar of soap and washcloth.
Here’s how to use one, how to care for it and our top tip for helping the soap inside last longer.
What is a soap sponge?
A soap sponge is a sponge infused with soap. Wet it with warm water and gently squeeze to create a lather, then use it to wash your skin. Our scented soap sponges combine a creamy lather with light exfoliation and a choice of fragrances.
How do you use a soap sponge?
- Wet the sponge with warm water.
- Give it a gentle squeeze to help create a lather.
- Gently massage over damp skin. There’s no need to scrub hard.
- Rinse your skin thoroughly after washing.
- After use, let excess water drain away rather than wringing the sponge out.
Use it in the bath or shower and follow any care and safety instructions supplied with your product. Avoid your eyes and broken or irritated skin, and stop using it if irritation occurs.
Do you need shower gel with a soap sponge?
You don’t need to add shower gel to get started: the soap is already in the sponge. Simply add warm water and work up a lather.
How can you make a soap sponge last longer?
Our top care tip is simple: don’t squeeze or wring it out after washing. A gentle squeeze to create lather at the start is different from repeatedly squeezing the soap out at the end.
Wringing it out can release soap you could use next time. Instead, let excess water drain away and avoid leaving it sitting in bathwater or under a running shower between uses.
How long does a soap sponge last?
There isn’t one lifespan that applies to everyone. It depends on how often you use it, how much lather you work up and how you look after it between washes. We’d rather share practical care tips than promise a fixed number of showers.
When the soap has been used up, it will no longer produce the same lather on its own. Keep an eye on the condition of the sponge, and replace it if it develops an unpleasant smell or shows signs of deterioration.
How should you store a soap sponge?
After excess water has drained away, give your sponge a chance to air-dry. Don’t seal it away soaking wet or leave it sitting in pooled water.
Our Soap Sponge Clamshell is a handy companion for keeping your sponge protected when stored or carried. Keep the case clean and dry, and let the sponge dry before closing it inside.
The clamshell is sold separately and does not include a soap sponge, so you can choose your favourite sponge and add its storage case alongside it.
Can you take a soap sponge away with you?
Yes, a soap sponge can be a convenient addition to your wash bag. Let it dry before packing it in its clamshell, and take it out again after your journey rather than leaving a damp sponge enclosed.
Find your next bath or shower favourite
If you like the idea of soap and a sponge together, explore our soap sponge fragrance range. Add a storage clamshell to keep it protected, and remember: a gentle squeeze to lather, not a wring-out after washing.