Thread: Soaps Dishes - To Cover or Not to Cover...That is the question??

I dont usually cover mine, I like to let them dry out so nothing grows in there with the soap. Moist dark places can grow strange things.

i only have 3 diff soaps and 2 creams , so none of the soaps really sit to long
all my soaps are in wood bowls with lids , i usually keep the lids off though even after they dry ..

Originally Posted by Galaxy51

I have been collecting several different types and styles of soap dishes. Each container has its own character. It just adds a bit more to hobby.
If I think I might forget the identity of a particular soap I just tape the soap's label to the bottom of the dish.

I actually tried that with the Wool Fat but ended up taking it off because it got wet and didn't work out too good. I have to find a way to label the soap dish because I can tell the collection is going to get big pretty fast LOL

Originally Posted by Ryan82

All my soaps are covered, it helps to preserve scent and prevent excessive drying/cracking. I should note that, after use, they only get covered after a drying-out period.

As for a cheap container & lid, sugar bowls work really well, are very inexpensive and look good in the shave den.

Ryan, after I read your post about drying/cracking I went and looked at the Wool Fat and did notice some cracking. I also took a look at my AOS soap (which has a wooden bowl) and sure enough, no cracking.

I am going to take a look at other containers and possibly get some with covers.

Thank you for all the responses! I guess I will play it by ear but it looks like I will probably get my next couple of dishes with covers.

Thanks!!!

With shaving mugs that dont have tops, I use on old CD-R disc with some tape covering the hole and just set it on top. Easy Peezey. Its good because you can stack another soap/cream on top of it as well.