Adopt the loofah soap dish

If you've started using solid soaps to say goodbye to plastic and harmful substances in liquid soaps, you'll need a soap dish. However, you shouldn't just use any model; the sustainable, eco-friendly, and effective solution is the loofah soap dish . It holds your soap, bar of soap, or solid shampoo well. It's a great alternative to limit waste in the home.

What is loofah?

The luffa or loofah is a climbing plant from the Curcubitaceae group. It produces yellow flowers and fruits resembling those of cucumbers and zucchini. In Africa and Asia, its fruits are eaten as vegetables. But there is a species of luffa that produces a ripe fruit with a rough texture, and its exfoliating and resistant fibers are used as a vegetable sponge. It is the dried pulp of tropical squash. With its dense and tight fibers, this sponge offers a gentle and energetic scrub of the skin. As a reminder, the luffa was already prized for body care and cleaning in ancient Egypt, and it was from the ^16th century that it arrived in Europe. It is then available in different objects, in addition to the luffa sponge, we now also find the luffa soap dish .

The advantages of the loofah soap dish

A soap dish is essential for storing solid soap in the bathroom or kitchen. It fits perfectly on the edge of the sink, basin, or bathtub. Whether oval or round, the loofah soap dish is 100% natural and biodegradable. At the end of its life, it can be composted in the garden. Choosing this product means embarking on a zero-waste journey. Like other soap dishes, it keeps your solid soap dry by drying it quickly without softening it, thus keeping the soap fresher for longer. It drains excess water and prevents the soap from melting prematurely. It also keeps it away from bacteria that thrive in a humid environment. You don't need to buy solid soaps or shampoos; you'll find different recipes on Caliquo. This French brand also offers various alternatives for healthier consumption.

How to use the loofah soap dish properly?

Thanks to the loofah soap dish , the soap always stays dry, because the loofah has the ability to absorb water without sticking the soap. The latter rests at the bottom of the pad, and when the latter is soaked with soapy water, you can use it to clean the sink, bathtub or sink and to do the dishes. It has a rough texture, and that is why it can be used like a classic sponge. However, to make the loofah soap dish last as long as possible, it must be cleaned regularly and air dried, this is to be done between two uses. The ideal is to immerse it for a few minutes in a mixture of water and white vinegar. Afterwards, you can wash it by hand or put it in the washing machine at 40 ° C. It should be noted that the loofah is a natural sponge, and it can promote the development of mold, and therefore, bacteria. With too much humidity, it can mold.

How to make a loofah sponge?

It's possible to grow your own loofah sponge in your vegetable garden, if you have one. Growing loofah is a breeze:

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• During the month of April, plant them in pots in a fairly bright location with a cool temperature of around 12°C.
  
  
• During the month of May, you can plant luffa in the ground or in a planter, either outdoors or on your sunny patio. To ensure luffa thrives, remember to separate the seeds, planting rows 2 meters apart.

Loofah: harvesting and drying

Loofahs are usually harvested in October/November. Once harvested, the skin should be removed by soaking it in a basin of cold water for a few minutes. The skin will easily peel off, allowing the desired part of the loofah to dry.

This can be used as a shower flower , it is an ecological alternative allowing you to no longer use your plastic shower flower.

To learn a little more about the various uses of natural sponges, we invite you to take a look at our page on natural sea sponges: sea sponge

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