Pointless Poll #542: Soap [Archive]

GrimOswald

21 Dec 2008, 15:03

Akuryou13

21 Dec 2008, 16:13

liquid. not much a fan of the idea of lathering myself with the same bar everyone else in my family has been rubbing all over their hairy bits.

even now being married I prefer the liquid version. it's just plain simpler.

and for the record, I've used bars most of my life. I just found the wonders of liquid a couple years ago and boy am I glad.

also, reported the thread as it really isn't an appropriate use of OO. nothing against ya, xinos, but hey, I report all the others...

MrBunsy

21 Dec 2008, 16:26

also, reported the thread as it really isn't an appropriate use of OO. nothing against ya, xinos, but hey, I report all the others...

Boo hiss.

I have a bar of soap, at halls I carry it backwards and forwards between the shower and my sink, that way only I can use it :p

thomasp

21 Dec 2008, 16:28

I voted soap bars, but not because of any inherent preference, but because it is all I have ever known (We also have a really nice coconut one. It smells gorgeous). It is like...it is like it is a part of me now, you know? I cannot toss aside such a long and carefully crafted relationship at this point. For better and for worse, we will be together until the bitter end.

In fact, I am trying to recall if I have ever even HEARD of liquid soap, let alone seen or used it.
Soap in a bottle, sometimes with a little plungery thing on the top?

I prefer liquid soap, as it doesn't slip out of my hands so easily when using it :p

And also shifted this thread to a more appropriate location.

Paul.Power

21 Dec 2008, 16:41

Liquid soap is fine in principle, but I tend to use bars more.

Xinos

21 Dec 2008, 17:10

I figured I'd get better statistics if more people could see the poll. But alright.

I prefer liquid. Mostly due to it's ease of usage. Though I like bars right out of the packet.

FutureWorm

21 Dec 2008, 19:28

bars of irish spring. been rollin' that way for years

MtlAngelus

21 Dec 2008, 19:36

Bars. Shun the non-believers! >: (

bonz

21 Dec 2008, 20:44

Liquid.
In my job at a biotech lab only liquid soap is feasible.
I have carried that over for home use a few years ago for the sink, and recently I bought one for the kitchen too.
You know, washing-up liquid isn't good for your skin.

I've been using shower gels for hair and body for the last 8 years now.
I use Palmolive Aroma Therapy:
http://www.britsuperstore.com/acatalog/Palmolive_Aromatherapy_Therapy_Shower.jpg
Lavender, ylang-ylang and patchouli. Gorgeous! :D

bloopy

21 Dec 2008, 22:25

Bars.

Because liquid soap is less likely to be allergy friendly. I know there's a few out there, but most seem to think they have to have strong fragrances, and some liquid soaps are quite harsh on the skin. Makes hands dry and horrible.

Also, soap bars make it easier to clean a particular spot. Liquid soap tends to ooze around, which just makes it worse if it's harsh on the skin.

In fact, I am trying to recall if I have ever even HEARD of liquid soap, let alone seen or used it.Soap in a bottle, sometimes with a little plungery thing on the top?

Sometimes mounted on the wall so that you can hold your hand under and press. As you would find in just about every airport, concert venue, shopping centre, etc.

GrimOswald

22 Dec 2008, 00:24

Sometimes mounted on the wall so that you can hold your hand under and press. As you would find in just about every airport, concert venue, shopping centre, etc.

I have not seen them at ANY of those things. :-/ I do not doubt this mythical "liquid soap" exists, but in any case, I see no reason to investigate or try switching, in the same way I would see no reason to switch to BARS if I had been brought up with liquid.

liquid. not much a fan of the idea of lathering myself with the same bar everyone else in my family has been rubbing all over their hairy bits.

ur doin it wrong

Xinos

22 Dec 2008, 01:01

How can soap bars be dirty? Aren't they of a self cleaning nature? Do you really get dirty by using a dirty soap bar?

So many questions unanswered by science!

bloopy

22 Dec 2008, 01:13

How can soap bars be dirty? Aren't they of a self cleaning nature? Do you really get dirty by using a dirty soap bar?

So many questions unanswered by science!

Nobody claimed they were dirty. It's more of an irrational 'ewww' factor, especially in regards to inconsiderate people who leave hairs on the soap. Although, unless you have an anti-bacterial soap, I guess it could have germs on it.

Akuryou13

22 Dec 2008, 03:03

Boo hiss.yes, yes, but I report all the others. favoritism is bad and all that :p

ur doin it wronglol. I realize there's nothing to worry about, but it's still odd to think about :p I've used bars happily for years, but hey. I have a choice now :p

Paul.Power

22 Dec 2008, 07:54

I don't understand how someone can have never heard of liquid soap.

Do you just never leave the house or something, Grim?

GrimOswald

22 Dec 2008, 08:34

Having done a quick search, I see what you guys mean now. I would never have thought to call THAT "liquid soap," which in hindsight was probably silly of me. Regardless, still never used it.

Do you just never leave the house or something, Grim?

SHHHHHHHH.

bonz

22 Dec 2008, 08:58

Although, unless you have an anti-bacterial soap, I guess it could have germs on it.
Soap (and detergents, which are actually used in most products today) is anti-bacterial by default. In fact, anti-a lot of micro organisms.
Their ability to dissolve fats easily disrupts the cell membranes of many micro organisms.

Muzer

22 Dec 2008, 09:22

liquid. Not much a fan of the idea of lathering myself with the same bar everyone else in my family has been rubbing all over their hairy bits.
^ ^

Alien King

22 Dec 2008, 19:31

Bars - because I'm cheap and use what my parents buy. :D

SupSuper

22 Dec 2008, 20:50

Ditto. :p

Pickleworm

22 Dec 2008, 22:06

bars of irish spring. been rollin' that way for years

Irish spring is for dads

KRD

23 Dec 2008, 00:09

As in many areas, I'm a traditionalist when it comes to soap. I prefer bars, possibly of French origin and taste, although good old Fa works nicely too. But I must admit I'm quite happy I have my own bathroom after reading some of the hairier stuff in this thread. Harharahar.

I've nothing against liquid soap, of course. It's the only form that works in public places and we even buy it sometimes for the bathrooms, but its usage has always remained limited to washing hands... as far as I know. :(

Plutonic

31 Dec 2008, 11:37

Liquid, partly because of all the reasons above, and partly because i got fed up of soap bars trying to merge themselves with whatever I put them on - usually the sink. Liquid is just so much less hastle all round.