Frequently Asked Questions

Look for medium-weight woven linen or ribbed cotton rather than plush loops. Thinner open weaves absorb water promptly and dry fully between morning and evening showers. They also take up much less space on the drying rack.

Traditional castile soap is made from saponified plant oils such as olive, coconut, or hemp. It leaves no heavy petroleum film on bathroom tiles and rinses clean under warm running water. It works best in soft to medium water.

With daily use and open air drying, an unbleached sea sponge lasts between three and five months. Rinse it in cool water after use and let it hang in a breezy spot rather than a closed shower stall.

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