Castile Soap Uses

My whole family just uses a thicker formulation of castile soap as body wash. I buy it by the gallon, use it in my laundry detergent too

"I added a bottle of Castile soap to get the free shipping." .... Maybe a few more. ;) 15 Castile Soap Uses You've Never Thought of Before ... products (cleaning products, homemade laundry soap, bake bread, make soft cheeses...

Hey yall! I’m a soon to be FTM and currently putting together my registry. My husband and I pretty much just use castile soap (mixed with water of course and other natural ingredients depending on the use of the soap) and tallow / coconut oil with beeswax for all soap / moisturizing products. We’ve had zero issues with this and prefer this soap to other non toxic products which are often just greenwashing and very expensive. Wondering if we can do the same thing with our baby or if there is any benefit in splurging on actual non toxic baby products? Any input is totally welcome! submitted by /u/gardenofchristinamae to r/Crunchymom [link] [comments]

Here is all of the context for you guys if you are able to help with insight on what next steps I should take: (I used Chat GPT to help me compile all the details) My Symptoms: Severe chronic bad breath since childhood Smells is fecal/sulfur Entire tongue gets coated / hairy sometimes Very thick, stringy saliva when brushing the tongue Mouth never feels clean Mouthwash and gum make it worse Tongue scraping irritates it What I’ve Already Ruled Out: Dental problems Tonsils (removed) ENT causes H. pylori SIBO Gastroparesis / major GI issues Important Clue: When you used Castile soap + baking soda, a thick coating came off my tongue and my bad breath disappeared temporarily for about 6 months. What This Possibly Suggests: Most likely cause is chronic tongue biofilm + keratin buildup, where bacteria (like Fusobacterium nucleatum) live deep in the tongue and produce sulfur compounds that smell fecal. Why It Keeps Coming Back Tongue papillae trap bacteria and keratin My saliva seems thick/mucin-heavy, which helps coating reform Oral bacteria communities can become stable from childhood Key Takeaway My bad breath is likely coming from the tongue ecosystem, not poor hygiene or stomach issues. The fact that it disappeared when the coating was removed means the source is local and potentially manageable, but the tongue environment keeps rebuilding the biofilm. Does anyone know what are next steps I can take here? I feel like the castille+baking soda discovery was a huge step in my journey as a 30+ sufferer BUT I am back to square one. Chat GPT also strongly suggested to STOP using that because it extremely harsh on my already sensitive oral ecosystem. submitted by /u/Comprehensive_Law393 to r/badbreath [link] [comments]

hello everyone, I've been breaking out really bad lately and I'm trying to find a good skin care regimen to use. I have this Natural sense plant based pure Castile soap and I was wondering if this is safe to use on my face. my skin is very different based on the season, right now it's been flaking around my nose. if this soap isn't good, I would appreciate recommendations! submitted by /u/Born_Bookkeeper_4608 to r/beauty [link] [comments]

I just realised that my hand wash is Castile soap, and it says biodegradable on the back. It's much more affordable than Dr Bronner's Castile soap and Sea to Summit (concentrated) Wilderness Wash. If you're not already using biodegradable soap at camp, then I recommend this. submitted by /u/formlesswendigo to r/OutdoorAus [link] [comments]

Ever thought about turning a little of your olive oil stash into something you can use outside the kitchen too? Here’s a simple, traditional look at how an olive oil (Castile‑style) soap bar comes together at home. This is just a friendly overview, so if you decide to try it, always use a trusted, detailed recipe and follow all lye‑safety instructions. The basic idea It all starts with just three ingredients: olive oil, water, and sodium hydroxide (lye). You carefully mix lye into water, let it cool, then blend it with olive oil until the mixture thickens, pour it into a mold, and let it cure for several weeks. Very high‑level steps Put on gloves and goggles, and work in a well‑ventilated space.​ Weigh everything with a scale for accuracy, no eyeballing here.​ Slowly add lye to cold water (never the other way around) and let the solution cool. Warm your olive oil slightly, then pour the cooled lye solution into the oil and blend until it reaches “trace” (it will look like thin pudding). Pour into a mold, cover, and let it sit 24–48 hours to firm up.​ Unmold, cut into bars, and let them cure in a cool, airy spot for about 4–6 weeks so they become mild and long‑lasting.​ The result is a simple, olive‑oil‑based bar that feels right at home in a Mediterranean‑inspired space, from the pan to the sink. If you’ve ever made soap with olive oil, what tips would you share with someone trying it for the first time? submitted by /u/Greedy_Adagio3235 to r/PompeianOliveOil [link] [comments]

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Did you know that you can use our Castile soaps as laundry detergent? Our Castile soaps are made with organic olive oil, coconut oil and cocoa butter and a safe, non-toxic alternative to the chemical based detergents. We recommend using 1/4 cup per load. Your clothes will not only be soft and clean, they will smell great too!! submitted by /u/MentionNo7738 to r/CarolinaCastile [link] [comments]

I like using Castile Soap on copper joints and propane tanks because it only bubbles when it needs to, but I'm curious if it is bad for a dope-tape-dope threaded joint, cured and un-cured. submitted by /u/justaliltoaster to r/Plumbing [link] [comments]

I use: glass cleaner, all purpose and toilet cleaner as well as a dish soap bar. These choices are because I’m one of those minimalist eco cost effective people, only issue I’ve encountered is you have to get these products ordered online and as someone who lives by themselves I obviously go through these things slowly and at very different rates. This means I have to order them online one at a time and with shipping this kinda defeats the while purpose of everything. I’ve been looking into Castile soap and apparently you can make all purpose cleaner, clean your dishes with it, glass, add baking soda and then you can clean your toilet etc. Is it really that good? I’m not one who has to have a massively clean home, just needs to look clean and keep hygienic. Can it work for this? submitted by /u/donn_12345678 to r/CleaningTips [link] [comments]

Hello Folks, It's dissapointing to say but it appears that Dr. Bronners is using AI for community outreach & support tickets. I recently asked [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) a simple question of "Can I mix two soaps together like Eucalyptus & Peppermint together or do some of the liquid soaps not mix together well?" The answer I got was weird and later an actual human responded apologizing for the email but it still doesn't make me feel right. AI is extremely destructive for the environment and for communities. It consumes a godly amount of water and energy that goes against what a Eco friendly company would be for. (Sorry for any grammar issues I don't have autocorrect when I typed this.) https://preview.redd.it/6mf2xdpd2u7g1.png?width=1008&format=png&auto=webp&s=e9ba9d7f9612e5bdf96bd36c02a874c078687065 https://preview.redd.it/1tj8wepd2u7g1.png?width=1008&format=png&auto=webp&s=9ff689c05e8f8282252665edc23dd6403fbf909d submitted by /u/BawxTheFur to r/ZeroWaste [link] [comments]

It’s Time To Talk About An Unpleasant Subject: Scrud Scrud is a colloquial term for the residue that can build up in washing machines. While HE machines are most susceptible to Scrud, any machine is capable of developing it. It’s a combination of mineral, detergent, soap and fabric softener residues, along with fugitive dye, lint and soils. Scrud is not generally harmful to human health, but it’s disgusting AF and it can smell - both due to the contents and because Scrud supports bacterial growth including biofilms. Scrud often has a waxy, flaky texture that “feathers” when compressed. Other forms can include granules or sheets. Warning: Sensitive Readers May Be Terminally Grossed Out: Here are some images of Scrud posted here in r/Laundry by other Redditors. You may first notice Scrud on your textiles: lighter colored scrub on colored knits darker Scrud on white cotton blend Scrud on jersey knit Or in the wash basket: Scrud in rinse water Scrud wiped out of drum Particularly appalling Scrud from abused machine. Or around things like the tumble vanes: Scrud in tub Scrud behind impeller. What Causes Scrud? The biggest contributor to Scrud is naturally-occurring minerals in tap water. The higher the calcium and total alkalinity of wash water, the more Scrud forming potential. When minerals start to build up, it’s usually not in isolation, though, especially in North American machines without boost heaters. There’s usually a soap or detergent component. Soaps (made from alkali-treated fats and oils) are especially notorious for causing Scrud, and soaps are now found in many mainstream washing products such as All Free & Clear as well as “green” products and boutique fragranced products. Fabric softener can also contribute to Scrud formation. As the Scrud forms, it traps dye, soils and lint in the layers, and any oils or fats can turn rancid. Bacteria can feed on these trapped soils and oils. What Can I Do To Prevent Scrud? Wash on hot periodically. Scrud is more soluble in high wash temperatures. Avoid soapy products and ingredients - anything with cocoate/oleate/palmate/sunflowerate ingredients = bad news if you have water prone to Scrud formation. Same with liquid castile soaps. This rule especially pertains to homemade “detergent” hacks that use hard soaps like Fels-Naptha, Zote or Ivory - these are fine as spot treaters, but don’t rinse away in automatic laundry machines. Don’t use liquid fabric softener you can’t see through or scent beads that promise to soften Consider a citric acid rinse product as discussed at r/laundry/comments/1nhdr0r/ - these work to remove the minerals that are required for Scrud formation and help rinse away excess detergent. They also make your laundry feel and smell great. How to get rid of Scrud: Citric acid is the best way to clean Scrud from your machine, and various companies sell it to do just that, at a premium price. One has the audacity to tell you not to use citric acid for machine cleaning and descaling, and then literally has a link on the same page to sell you their $15/dose descaling product. Which is 85% citric acid. The brass ones on some marketing departments. 1/2 cup / 125 mL of cheap citric acid powder right in the drum, and either the machine clean cycle (preferred) or the hottest / longest possible wash cycle (with “Sanitize” enabled, if your machine has it) will get your machine clean and Scrud-free by dissolving mineral and soap/detergent buildup. If you have a top loader without a machine clean cycle, use a high-fill hot wash setting, and once agitation starts, pause the machine for an hour to allow the citrate to do the work, then allow the cycle to finish. Follow your machine’s instructions for filters and strainers that may need cleaning after this treatment. Check the drum for chunks after the clean cycle and wipe them out before repeating if they’re present. No sense trying to dissolve something you can wipe away. Machines that haven’t been cleaned regularly, have been exposed to the bullshit that is “homemade detergent” or have had other soap-containing products used in them may have a severe layer of Scrud buildup. The telltale sign is that they will foam during a cleaning cycle with citric acid. I cannot be emphatic enough - citric acid does not foam. You can shake and shake and shake a citric acid solution, and the bubbles disappear instantly. If there’s foam in the machine at any point in the cleaning cycle, there’s still retained Scrud getting removed. The absolute worst machines can take 8-12 cleaning cycles to get completely clean and suds-free. Be patient. The anti-Scrud chemistry works as inevitably as Jennifer Lopez ruins a feature film. Once your machine has achieved a clean, suds-free state, a final cleaning cycle with just household chlorine bleach, in the dose recommended by your machine’s manual will provide some additional disinfection coverage to those shiny clean parts. It’s a bonus round, but worthwhile. Starting from a new or cleaned machine, you should run a citric acid cleaning cycle somewhere between every 30-75 cycles, depending on your water hardness (harder, towards the more frequent softer to the less-frequent) There's more information about sourcing citric acid and discussion of the various price and purity options at r/laundry/comments/1nhdr0r/ submitted by /u/KismaiAesthetics to r/laundry [link] [comments]

pic 1: taken AFTER my accutane course. my acne here is still much better in this then it used to be. Apologies for the low quality, I hated pictures because I was super insecure hence why I don’t have ones from before accutane either. pic 2: makeup only on my eyes and lips, nothing on my skin except sunscreen and moisturizer. My eyebrows are microbladed. FULL DISCLOSURE #1: I am not a dermatologist nor a licensed esthetician. I am a registered nurse with a basic understanding of microbiology and human anatomy who has spent way too many hours on skincare YouTube. What I’ve detailed below is what worked for me, and by no means what works for everyone else. FULL DISCLOSURE #2: I’ve had pico laser done once in office to help with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation as well as laser removal of my flat facial moles. FULL DISCLOSURE #3: I am not sponsored by, nor do I have any conflict of interest with any of these brands I list. Things I’ve tried that didn’t work (before y’all come for me please remember that I started this journey when I was like 10 😂) - benzoyl peroxide (I am allergic 😭) - spironolactone - clay masks - scrubs/ physical exfoliation (St. Ives 😱) - peel off masks - salicylic acid acne clearing pads - proactiv (the entire set) - pore strips - Mario badescu drying lotion - witch hazel - Clinique clarifying lotion - 10 step Korean skin care routine (I didn’t curate it, I just bought blindly based off of what had good reviews 🤦‍♀️) - snail mucin - essence and/ or toner - Chinese medicine (I don’t even know what I was taking tbh.) - not moisturizing “because I was too oily” - any type of DIY mask (lemon juice, egg, honey, olive oil, yogurt, rice water, u name it) - topical clindamycin Things that worked but don’t currently use: - Accutane (I did a 6 month course; acne came back eventually but SO much improvement in severity) - CeraVe SA cleanser - rx Sodium Sulfacetamide cleanser (cleansing with sulfur is one of the things I truly believe saved my skin. I still break out when I go without my sulfur for too long. I think it’s bullshit when people say your face wash doesn’t matter - sulfur absolutely matters for me) - oral doxycycline (worked only while I was actively using, but was worried about antimicrobial resistance) - ZitSticka Skin Discipline multivitamin capsules (genuinely helped my skin but was too expensive and was able to wean off of them over the course of trial and error x 1 year) Current Regimen AM: - cleanse CeraVe hydrating cream to foam cleanser - serum: glossier super pure (niacinamide and zinc - been repurchasing this for over 6 years now) - moisturizer: glossier after baume (my HG moisturizer: super thick and luxurious but doesn’t break me out) - sunscreen + vit c: melano CC sunscreen spf 50++++ PM - first cleanse: glossier milky jelly cleansing balm (doesn’t really matter what first step cleanser I use tbh. I’ve used banila co, the inkey list, CeraVe makeup balm, etc. as long as it removes makeup and sunscreen well I’m good) - second cleanse: Dermaharmony 5% Sulfur and 2% Salicylic Acid Liquid Castile Soap (I switched to this from using CeraVe SA + rx Sulfur cleanser because I was tired to carrying around 2 bottles as well as having to get an rx for my sulfur wash. I absolutely still need Salicylic acid AND sulfur in my regimen. - moisturizer: glossier after baume - agency skincare formula for hyperpigmentation: tretinoin 0.035% + tranexamic acid 5% + dexpanthenol 1% + niacinamide 4% - when I’m super dry, esp in the winter: Elizabeth Arden advanced ceramide capsule (I usually just use like 1/3 of a capsule and leave the rest in the clean spot for later. Glossier future dew works okay too, just doesn’t spread as nicely) + I skip my retinol for a night General rules (these are also critically important) 1. Don’t touch your face unless you’ve just washed your hands. 2. Dedicate a towel for your face and treat it like it’s sterile. Don’t use it for anything else but your face. Don’t hang it near the toilet (invisible fecal particles erupt from your toilet when u flush). 3. Change your face towel and your pillowcases at LEAST every 4ish days. I like to do every 2. I have a million old T-shirts that can be used as pillowcases. When a side gets “old”, flip it to the other side and you’re gucci. 4. Pat when you’re drying with a towel. Be gentle. Don’t rub your face ever. I also prefer to lather my face wash with a foaming net until I have a thick, dense cloud. You don’t want to be tugging or manually scrubbing at your skin. Let the micro bubbles do the work. 5. Please wash that damn makeup sponge/ brush with soap and water after every use 😩 and deep clean with boiling water if it’s safe to do so every couple of uses. I just throw my wet beauty blender in the microwave with some water in a bowl for 3 minutes every 6-7 uses (the manufacturer does not recommend this as it may cause the blender to deform or lose integrity. I’ve never had an issue. Move forward at your own discretion) Treat your makeup like it’s sterile too - only a clean brush/ clean finger is allowed to touch it. Sorry it’s so long! I hope this helps someone :) submitted by /u/plaesma to r/SkincareAddiction [link] [comments]

I'm planning on using Castile soap for my laundry because I want to try and be a bit more environmentally conscious. I'm using Dr. Bronners peppermint Castile soap. On their website it says to add vinegar to the rinse cycle. Do I really need to do this or would my clothes be fine if I don't? Would also be open to any other environmentally conscious suggestions too! submitted by /u/WozzyBoi3 to r/laundry [link] [comments]

Hey, I have a bunch of really weird allergies and I can't use a lot of different products. The biggest thing right now is that I keep having a reaction to soap -- including stuff like castile soap. I mean like, itching and rashes kind of reactions. It's just all gotten a lot worse recently and I gotta find something. I've tried every store bought product under the sun. I'm at the point where I'm just using a mixture of balsamic vinegar (I'm allergic to apples, so I can't use apple cider vinegar), honey, pineapple juice, and coconut oil. However, that's not really safe for me to use on my hair more than one a week, so most days I'm just having to rinse it really well and pray. Occasionally, I'll use an egg to wash it. The way my hair curls at least hide most of the issue, but... ugh. It's so frustrating. Does anyone have any recommendations for a better DIY shampoo? EDIT: Added note about apples NOTE: Yeah, I've talked to many doctors. Been to allergists and dermatologists and specialists. I have like thirty allergies. Even the bland stuff has stuff I'm allergic to. I'm allergic to things like eucalyptus and aloe vera and various preservatives. Plus a bunch of plants. Doctor can't help me, because my immune system sucks and it's not safe to try and build an immunity to it. I'm kind of on my own here. At this point, I kind of just need to be able to select what ingredients is put in my shampoo. submitted by /u/IceySk83r to r/Indiemakeupandmore [link] [comments]

I just showered with my dog fully butt ass naked. We were playing outside and she was hot and so was I, I needed to shower anyways so I put a cold shower on for the both of us. She had a rad time laying in the bath water as I proceeded to take my normal shower (i only use dr bronners pure castile soap so i believe it’s no biggie if she got some soap on her.) I washed her paws with the removable shower head and she was just chillin. I got out to get towels and told her to stay in the bathtub and i came back and dried myself off and then dried her off. I got another dry towel and put it on the floor for her to rub herself on as i got dressed. This is not conventional but I fully enjoyed my time and I think she did too. I am quite a strange person, but I am proud to be as it allows me for some unconventional moments such as these. 10/10 Probably will shower with her again (not regularly tho) submitted by /u/belleshiet to r/offmychest [link] [comments]

My 48F daughter 21F has an unconventional haircare routine. She just came home from college for the summer and at some point this spring ditched her shampoo and conditioner for Castile soap and diluted apple cider vinegar. The problem I have with it is that I have a pretty strong sense of smell and her hair smells like the vinegar while it’s wet. I can’t stand the smell and I want her to go back to using shampoo and conditioner. WIBTAH if I tell her to use shampoo and conditioner because the soap and vinegar is weird and smells bad? UPDATE: I talked to my daughter about it. Before I did, I found that the point of the vinegar is to cancel out the soap because the soap is alkaline and the vinegar is acidic. I also knew that she is particular with what kind of products she uses. I also found a hair rinse that Dr. Bronner’s makes a hair rinse with lemon juice instead of vinegar. I told her the smell of the vinegar was bothering me and she told me she uses the vinegar because it’s readily available and relatively inexpensive. I offered to buy her the rinse to use and she agreed so it’s a win-win submitted by /u/Different_Plastic958 to r/AITAH [link] [comments]

I have a bottle of Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap that was accidentally put into my Instacart delivery last year. I know there’s allegedly 10 ways to use it (according to the bottle), but I can’t help but struggle understanding how this product can both mop my floor AND be a shave soap lol. I really want to use it up, but I really need help to understand if this actually works. What are some realistic ways you’ve used castile soap? Thank you! submitted by /u/livilco to r/ZeroWaste [link] [comments]

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Looking around in target and saw these brands. I’ve been using Dr Bronners Castile Soap for my laundry and I love it and it doesn’t irritate my skin but the cost of it compared to how many loads I can get per 32 oz bottle isn’t enough. And I have an HE machine so it will use less compared to a big capful for a top loader but it’s still a lot for the size of the bottle. I wash about once a week. Has anyone used these brands or something similar and it didn’t irritate your skin (sensitive/eczema type)? submitted by /u/MinimumFit8583 to r/laundry [link] [comments]

About 2 weeks ago I went to get tattooed. I was a little nervous from the get-go as the appointment was going to be at his house and we didn’t go over design much before he just asked if I was free. I get there and he is super sweet, super pleasant surprise ! He has me sit in a chair additionally telling me he doesn’t want me sitting on the couch because it’s too dirty. We go over design a little and he stencils me and starts to work. I’ve been tattood in dark grey before, which I am pretty sure was hand mixed by the artist but I’ve never seen someone mix in water with ink to dilute a color before,,, which this man did. By pouring bottled water into the bottle cap and then into the ink cap. I feel like I remember the water bottle not being freshly opening for this. He outlined everything in a darker grey and filled the rest in with a lighter grey, the one he diluted with water. First photo is what it looked like freshly done. I was happy! I thought it had came out pretty sick! A day or two later it starts to do the things where it gets a little dry and peels in some places,, as tattoos do as they’re healing. I would moisturize lightly with aquaphor and wash with Castile soap, like I do with my other tattoos which have all healed so painlessly. The next day it started to scab up hard on the outline and the lighter grey center started to look like a scar. Next picture is it on day 3. I then started putting my unscented repair lotion on mixed with aquaphor. After a few more days I knew it wasn’t going to heal right when pieces were missing where scabs were coming up. This is my 27th tattoo or something, I seriously have never had a tattoo heal sooo brutally. It really doesn’t feel like my fault. About 5 days ago I messaged the artist saying heyyy the tattoo basically all fell out. I started taking extra care of it once I noticed it wasn’t healing well,,, I think I would like my money back. I felt so assholey oh my god I was so nervous !! He replied back basically saying he’s so sorry, asked if I wanted free touch up instead, and asked if I was planning on covering it up. I said I think I just want my money back ,, as it didn’t feel like the most reassuring tattoo experience and that I would leave it like this for now. He replied back saying he isn’t in a place to give me a full refund, considering he used materials, did the service, and did what I asked for. He asked if I could compromise for a half refund. I paid $275. I feel like I deserve my money back as I don’t feel like it healed this way because of me. Last picture is the tattoo now. The light grey ink used to fill in basically the whole tattoo is all missing and a lot of the outline is missing now too. Seriously !!! What do I do !!!!!! submitted by /u/SatisfactionSad5867 to r/tattooadvice [link] [comments]

For those who don’t know Castile soap is natural soap, and is exactly the type of soap Dr. Bronners makes. If you don’t know Dr. Bronners Castile soap, it’s essentially a super powerful 18 in 1 liquid soap. Obviously that sounds like a red flag, but it’s natural soap, so it is literally created to use on the body, hair, as detergent, dish soap, cleaning solution, hand soap, etc. Despite it coming in concentrated (you really need to dilute that mfer) it’s still a little pricey, but I love it so much. So I just straight googled how to make my own Castile soap. You just need a slow cooker, Potassium Hydroxide, vegetable glycerin , distilled water, and some natural oil (coconut oil, olive oil, etc) I was scared after I got everything thinking it wouldn’t be worth it. I spent $55 on all the materials ($68 if you include the immersion blender I got). The recipe I followed created 3 liters of soap which I didn’t realize how much that was until I finished. I hardly used any of my limited ingredients (glycerin, coconut oil, potassium hydroxide) and I had a giant container of soap that I can use on ANYTHING. Now let’s be clear, this isn’t as strong as Dawn Platinum , but it’s still pretty fucking powerful Considering I hand made it. It completely strips the oils off my hands and dishes, definitely doesn’t moisturize and clean like most mainstream brands but I can live with that. And based off rough guesstimate, I think I can make at least 6-7 batches based off how much of the materials I bought (you will have to buy diluted water every time though if you only buy a gallon. Also, the amount of batches you can make will vary depending on how much of the materials you bought) I followed the recipe for the soap from a video but I don’t know if I can link it. But there’s so many recipes online you can follow too. If you do give it a try make sure you have a few hours of free time cause it do be taking a while to cook submitted by /u/kamekaze1024 to r/Frugal [link] [comments]

I don’t think I’m in the wrong here but maybe I’m being unreasonable, I don’t know. I 24F have been with my gf 22F for about 2 years now. She’s wonderful and I love her a lot. On our very first date, something I noticed was that she didn’t seem very concerned with cleanliness. Something to note is that masks were still mandatory where we live and so covid concerns were still very much a thing. We ended our date by grabbing a snack that she wanted us to bring back to her place. We got there and she immediately started taking everything out without washing her hands. Maybe I’m just a clean freak, but this surprised me a little. I brushed it off until she excitedly tried to get me to try some charcuterie jelly she had. She did this by dipping her finger directly into the jar and holding it out for me to try. At this point I felt pretty icky about it and jokingly said something like “and get a taste of all that stuff we were touching earlier?” (We were out and about, public transit, etc). She seemed a little embarrassed but agreed that was a little gross, but still didn’t wash her hands. This was the first day we knew each other. To this day, I have not witnessed her wash her hands with anything more than water. And even that takes me asking multiple times. She will go about her whole day, use the washroom, etc. without washing her hands. She loves finding “treasures” when we’re walking around, like abandoned toys, household stuff, clothes, etc even if they are visibly very dirty. She touches everything and anything, doesn’t wash her hands. She also showers maybe twice a week, doesn’t use soap there either. The ONLY time she washes her hair or uses soap to clean her body is when I literally do it for her, which she says she enjoys. This wouldn’t bother me so much if it weren’t for a few things: she likes to cook for me, she loves to dip her fingers into jars and drink straight from bottles instead of using silverware and cups, she touches my face a lot, and to be honest, she stinks. And onto my main point, she is ALWAYS sick. She tends to be very sensitive and gets very upset if she thinks that I’m implying that she’s gross in any way, so I try to be as gentle as possible when encouraging her to wash herself. Eventually, I guess I got fed up when she was complaining about being sick again, and said that maybe the reason she keeps getting colds, covid, etc. is because her hygiene isn’t very good. She got really quiet, cried a bit, and now she thinks that I think she is disgusting and cries whenever I bring up washing hands or anything like that. She used to just laugh and brush it off but now she seems to be really upset by it. I don’t know what else to do, and I feel like a jerk. But I don’t think I did anything wrong either. Edit: I’m getting a lot of the same questions in the comments and I responded to some but I’ll add it here. “What about when we’re intimate?” I’m a top, we pretty much only use toys and a strap, and I don’t like receiving (ever, not just from her). So yeah I’m not concerned about getting UTIs from that. I only go down on her after she’s had a thorough shower (done by me) “Have you ever asked why she doesn’t want to wash/why she doesn’t like soap?” Yeah and she usually brushes it off with humour, or starts crying. The little information I’ve been able to gather is that her parents were kind of neglectful by not really teaching her about this stuff. She also used to be bullied for being the “smelly kid” at school, and past partners have called her gross. She claims to not like the soap I have, even though I have several different types (bar, liquid, Castile, unscented baby soap). She also claims to be a “dirty hippie” or a “raccoon girl” and I think she just considers this like a quirky personality trait. “You’re gross too for being with her” yeah well I FEEL gross when she touches me, shares a bed with me, touches my things, cooks for me. I always change my sheets after she leaves, clean everything, I can usually get away with not eating what she cooks as I’m vegetarian and she usually cooks with meat. The odd time she cooks something vegetarian I’ll insist on doing the veggie cleaning and chopping and dump it in the pan or whatever for her, so minimal touching on her part. I know a lot of people don’t wash their hands often, but I’ve always washed mine frequently, and I sanitize my phone every day. I don’t like feeling this way, but the way she reacts makes me feel like I’m overreacting. “If I knew she was like this on the first date why did I keep dating her/why are you monitoring her bathroom and hygiene habits so closely, you’re a creep” It’s one of those things that sort of builds up over time and you don’t really see how bad it is until you’re deep into it. I was in a long term abusive relationship prior to this, and I’m NOT trying to compare this to abuse, but it’s the same idea of a “little” problem snowballing until one day you’re like damn, this is bad. I knew her hygiene wasn’t 100% right away, but I didn’t know it was literally non existent until we started spending prolonged periods of time at each others places and using the bathroom with each other in the room vs alone with the door closed, then I’d see her in the shower just standing there under the water not lathering up, using the toilet then just rinsing her hands with water, etc. She complains that she doesn’t like the soap I have, but I tell her that I have multiple types of soap (bar soap, regular liquid hand and body soaps of various scents, Castile soap, unscented baby soap, etc) so surely she must be okay with one of them? But no, she just hates using soap, period. submitted by /u/throwRAdirtygf to r/TwoHotTakes [link] [comments]