How to Stop Soap From Dissolving: 7 Easy Tips

Nothing is sadder than a beautiful bar of soap turning into a mushy puddle. The good news is it's almost always an easy fix. Here are the tips I give every customer.

1. Use a Soap Dish That Drains

This is the big one. If your soap sits in water, it melts. Pick a dish with slats or holes so water can run off.

2. Keep It Out of the Spray

Put your soap somewhere the shower water won't hit it. A high shelf or corner works great.

3. Let It Dry Between Uses

Soap needs air. A bar that dries out between showers will last much longer.

4. Try Soap on a Rope

Hang it on the shower head and it drips dry every time. Our Eucalyptus Mint & Sea Moss Soap on a Rope is a customer favorite.

5. Cut Your Bar in Half

Use one half at a time and keep the other half dry. The half you're not using stays fresh.

6. Use a Washcloth or Pouf

Rub the soap on a washcloth a few times to make a lather. You'll use less soap than rubbing it all over your body.

7. Store Extra Bars Somewhere Dry

Keep your extra bars in a closet or drawer, not in the steamy bathroom. A bar that's had more time to cure gets harder and lasts even longer.

Why Handmade Soap Can Last a Long Time

We make our soap by hand using the cold-process method, and every bar cures for weeks before it's ready. That's what makes it firm. Every bar has shea butter, coconut milk and kaolin clay, which also help make a bar that holds up well.

Our Tip

If a bar does get soft, just let it sit out in the air for a day or two. It will firm right back up.

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A little about us: I'm Gracie, a third-generation soap maker. My grandmother started our family's soap making, and I'm proud to carry it on. We're a small, faith-centered family business in Waddell, Arizona, and we make everything by hand in small batches.