There’s nothing quite like the beauty and joy of using Kleensoaps’ soap on a rope — the feel of natural, plant-powered lather, the scent, the ritual. But to keep that feeling going, it’s worth giving your soap a little TLC between uses. Here’s how to store your Kleensoaps bar so it stays fresh, firm, and mess-free — no slimy puddles, no wasted soap.
Why Proper Storage Matters
Kleensoaps’ bars are handmade and naturally formulated: cold-pressed, with luxurious oils, botanical butters, and pure essential oils. Because there’s no plastic, synthetic fillers, or heavy preservatives, your bar benefits a lot from staying dry and well-cared for. A wet bar doesn’t just feel yucky — it shortens the life of the soap, makes it soft, leads to waste.
1. Hang It Out to Dry
The rope isn’t just cute — it’s functional. Hang your soap on the rope whenever possible. It keeps the bar off wet surfaces, lets water drip away, helps air circulate all around it. That means faster drying and a firmer, longer-lasting bar.
If your shower doesn’t have a hook, try installing one (even a small suction hook or a loop on a caddy) so the rope can hang freely.
2. Use a Draining or Elevated Soap Rest
If you can’t hang every time, use a soap dish or rest that drains well or keeps the soap elevated. Look for dishes with slats, ridges, or holes — anything that lets excess water flow away, not pool around the bar.
Make sure the rest is tilted slightly or so angled that water doesn’t settle under the rope or bar. Even better, position it so water naturally drains into the sink or away from where the bar sits.
3. Keep Away From Constant Splash & Steam
Humidity is a soap’s nemesis. If your soap sits right under a shower spray or in direct steam, it stays damp all the time, which makes it go soft.
Try to place it somewhere slightly out of the direct line of water — off to one side, maybe behind a shampoo bottle, or on a shelf just high enough. Let the steam hit it gently but not inundate it.
4. Rotate & Give It Breathers
If you have more than one bar, rotate them. Let the one you’re not using dry out fully before using it again. This gives each bar time to firm up.
After you finish, hang it somewhere dry (rope helps!) or place it on a dry surface, so it drains and dries between uses.
5. Travel & Spare Bars
When you’re away from home, use the rope to hang in showers at gyms, hotels, etc. Keep spare or backup bars stored in breathable packaging (like paper or cloth) rather than in plastic bags. This keeps them from trapping moisture or getting soft before use.
Kleensoaps’ Tips for Making It Last
- Keep your bar dry between uses — this is the single most effective trick for preserving hardness, lather quality, and scent.
- Use the rope — it’s central to the design and incredibly helpful for mess-free storage.
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Look after the bar, treat it as a beautiful ritual: hanging it, storing it with care, enjoying it. It’s more than soap — it’s self-care, plastic-free goodness, craftsmanship.
