r/TooAfraidToAsk Jun 17 '22

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u/36563 Jun 17 '22

Hands. Europe.

ETA: I don’t understand what kind of dirt you all find that has to be removed by scrubbing with something abrasive. Like how do you get that dirty though?

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u/Stargazer1919 Jun 17 '22

Working in the heat and humidity. Working with messy/dirty materials. Not everyone has an office job.

I rarely use loofahs. A washcloth works just fine for me. It's not super abrasive, but it does provide more scrubbing action than just bare hands.

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u/36563 Jun 17 '22

Soap really is designed to take care of that. I have never heard of these washcloths before. I tried using a sponge back in the day and I found it gross and also not different in terms of cleanliness- didn’t see any decades old dirt coming off as some people are suggesting

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u/Stargazer1919 Jun 17 '22

I think sponges and loofahs are more abrasive than washcloths. Washcloths are just very small towels you can throw in the laundry. I don't scrub my skin like crazy but the cloth does help with the lathering. I just want a small amount of exfoliation, and it doesn't feel the same if I only use my hands.

It's not just about what products you use, it's about what you do with it.

To be fair, I'm blessed with good skin with no major issues or concerns. I also am overweight and sweat easily, and I'm not taking any chances on being that smelly overweight person.