Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 28
Like Tree31Likes

Thread: 'pre-owned' shave soaps,safe?

  1. #1
    evil brewer joeuke's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Posts
    78
    Thanked: 4

    Default 'pre-owned' shave soaps,safe?

    I sanitize all my newly acquired shave stuff (straights, DE, mugs etc) with Barbicide.

    Was wondering if 'pre-owned' shave soaps/creams are safe?
    Transmission of 'blood borne' illness comes to mind.

    Ya re-lather and you have a nick, now the soap is contaminated?
    Or does the soap de-activate bacteria/viruses??

  2. #2
    Kyle Redcane's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    San Diego
    Posts
    786
    Thanked: 153

    Default

    I am not doctor but nothing lives in blood outside of the body longer than 7ish days.

  3. #3
    Senior Member blabbermouth Haroldg48's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Clayton, NC USA
    Posts
    3,341
    Thanked: 866

    Default

    Got his by googling: One claim against bar soaps is the bacteria factor. Because people sometimes share the same bar of soap, fears concerning the transfer of bacteria have emerged. However, studies have shown that although bacteria levels on previously-used bar soaps are slightly higher than on unused soaps, there have been no detectable levels of bacteria left on the skin's surface after using the soap [source: Heinze].
    Just call me Harold
    ---------------------------
    A bad day at the beach is better than a good day at work!

  4. #4
    The Hurdy Gurdy Man thebigspendur's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    New Mexico
    Posts
    32,736
    Thanked: 5016
    Blog Entries
    4

    Default

    Personally I would never use used soap. You don't know the history of it plain and simple. I wouldn't use a used brush either.

    Most soap simply isn't that expensive anyway. Why even do it?
    No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero

  5. #5
    Senior Member JTmke's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Milwaukee
    Posts
    1,367
    Thanked: 176

    Default

    Lots of selling of soap that has been used once or twice. I would not buy it unless new but some like the slight discount or that rare soap
    "The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas." -Linus Pauling

  6. #6
    evil brewer joeuke's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Posts
    78
    Thanked: 4

    Default

    Yah, better off to pass. Considering all the health downsides.
    A used jar of MdC had popped up on the 'bay.... worth the extra 20 euros shipping not to have the worry.

  7. #7
    Senior Member blabbermouth Hirlau's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    South Florida
    Posts
    13,530
    Thanked: 3530

    Default 'pre-owned' shave soaps,safe?

    Quote Originally Posted by joeuke View Post
    I sanitize all my newly acquired shave stuff (straights, DE, mugs etc) with Barbicide.

    Was wondering if 'pre-owned' shave soaps/creams are safe?
    Transmission of 'blood borne' illness comes to mind.

    Ya re-lather and you have a nick, now the soap is contaminated?
    Or does the soap de-activate bacteria/viruses??

    No,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
    a brush is one thing, somebody elses used soap,,,,No
    rolodave likes this.

  8. #8
    Senior Member johnnypipe's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Wausau, WI
    Posts
    863
    Thanked: 20

    Default

    I guess I'm lucky that I'm not in the hospital bed ridden. I can't begin to tell you how many used soaps I've purchased and sold over the years. I guess I should knock on wood as I've never had any issues.
    Redcane likes this.
    Johnny

    "Younger than some, older than most" - Wet shaving for 50+ years

  9. #9
    Member TheMonk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Posts
    61
    Thanked: 6

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by johnnypipe View Post
    I guess I'm lucky that I'm not in the hospital bed ridden. I can't begin to tell you how many used soaps I've purchased and sold over the years. I guess I should knock on wood as I've never had any issues.
    Agree. I've used a few over the years, and I've had absolutely zero issues.
    “Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage

  10. #10
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Posts
    24
    Thanked: 2

    Default

    By all means, run! Don't go near those used tins of contagion! Pathogens will leap at the chance to colonize new skin. Probably not, but who knows?

    In all the years I've covered (as a reporter) infectious disease, I've never heard of bugs being passed this way--at least, in the time in would take a shaving soap to travel from seller to buyer. I do recall a study that found that a bar of soap in a dental clinic did in fact transmit germs--but I don't remember if it actually caused disease. I suppose a wet tin of shaving soap could provide a moist little home.

    There are so many things that are more likely to hurt us! Enjoy the soaps. Or, if it gives you peace of mind, leave them for me.
    rolodave likes this.

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •