Guys, humans are gross no matter what we do. Staying clean is a futile effort! Team @ladydisdain here. I used to be super strict about washing my hair every day, but then I discovered dry shampoo and it changed my life. And I shower if I'm going to work or whatever, but not showering on the weekends is a beautiful thing.
I saw a Chapelle's show skit where he did a wife swap between a black and white couple and the washcloth thing was mentioned there, which is how I knew it was any kind of Thing.
I wash my face with a clarisonic, so I'm pretty sure I'm not spreading butt germs there. Everything else I use bar soap, just with my hands mostly. Washcloths irritate my skin, and I'm definitely not about to use one to sand off my labia. It's just me alone in my shower, though. If I had someone else using it, I'd provide a washcloth and probably a different soap. You stay away from my sensitive skin Dove bar.
Babycakes uses a washcloth and hasn't complained yet. After I wash his butt, I usually wash it out several times with more soap. I promise we aren't gross around here.
Oh this reminds me of another question! Do you guys provide a brand new bar of soap for your guests, or just leave whatever half-used bar is already in the shower? I honestly never thought about this until my mom was patting herself on the back for being a good hostess and always provides a fresh bar because EW! Now I can't unthink that thought.
ETA: If there really was no wash cloth to be had I would make do with a handtowel.
Ew. No. Girl, no!
I also feel this is something I have...even with cleaning the cloths, I would need to have separate ones for ass and non-ass use.
But I assume guests are drying their ass on your towels; what's the difference, really? I wash all towels, washcloths, hand towels, dish towels, socks, and underpants on hot with a little bleach. All gross when it goes in, all clean when it comes out!
While we're sharing cleaning tips- you all need to check out Livionex for toothbrushing. It's awesome and gets rid of the slimy feeling. Sometimes I have to check my toothbrush in the morning to figure out if I already brushed because they still feel smooth from night brushing. Instead of abrasive, it actually breaks the bond between plaque and teeth.
I also feel this is something I have...even with cleaning the cloths, I would need to have separate ones for ass and non-ass use.
But I assume guests are drying their ass on your towels; what's the difference, really? I wash all towels, washcloths, hand towels, dish towels, socks, and underpants on hot with a little bleach. All gross when it goes in, all clean when it comes out!
How many houseguests do you people have? I ain't running a damn hotel.
More than I'd like. None would be preferable, but all our family lives out of state and they insist on visiting once or twice a year. Oh, and since they NEVER SEE US, the insist on staying at least a week. Hate it.
But I assume guests are drying their ass on your towels; what's the difference, really? I wash all towels, washcloths, hand towels, dish towels, socks, and underpants on hot with a little bleach. All gross when it goes in, all clean when it comes out!
At night I use a facial wipe, then a cleanser or exfoliator with my hands. Sometimes I'll use a konjac sponge. In the morning I use micellar water on a cotton round.
We've had five sets of houseguests in 2015, not counting one of h's local friends, who has crashed here a couple times on a whim.
That I can remember. I might be forgetting someone.
People stay with us a lot.
None of them get wash cloths. there's a huge thing of shower gel in the shower, and I always ask them if they need anything, and would have bar soap for them if they wanted it.
One of them brought us soap, because his ex girlfriend sells homemade soap online, so I guess he had a stockpile.
I just came back in here to mention that I finished my dusty 3-hr mountain bike ride 5 hours ago and still haven't showered, with or without a washcloth. I felt this confession would help everyone to interpret any comment I have made in this thread.
Post by tacosforlife on Oct 11, 2015 21:59:45 GMT -5
Our last house guests were a touring band that was so broke they had camped the night before because they didn't have enough money for a hotel. I doubt they'd showered in at least 48 hours. I provided five towels for four guys. All of them showered, but they only used two towels. I don't think they were particularly concerned that I didn't provide them washcloths. Our friends ain't fancy.
I just came back in here to mention that I finished my dusty 3-hr mountain bike ride 5 hours ago and still haven't showered, with or without a washcloth. I felt this confession would help everyone to interpret any comment I have made in this thread.
Our last house guests were a touring band that was so broke they had camped the night before because they didn't have enough money for a hotel. I doubt they'd showered in at least 48 hours. I provided five towels for four guys. All of them showered, but they only used two towels. I don't think they were particularly concerned that I didn't provide them washcloths. Our friends ain't fancy.
But...even if you aren't concerned about your friends' germs on your towels, wouldn't you at least want your towel to be dry?
And by "you" I mean your house guests, at least 2 of whom apparently don't care about a dry towel.
Our last house guests were a touring band that was so broke they had camped the night before because they didn't have enough money for a hotel. I doubt they'd showered in at least 48 hours. I provided five towels for four guys. All of them showered, but they only used two towels. I don't think they were particularly concerned that I didn't provide them washcloths. Our friends ain't fancy.
I don't think men use washcloths. I asked DH, and his answer was "sometimes". He doesn't stink, and I didn't want to explore further lest I'm forced to get a divorce. I did notice that he used a washcloth the night I asked, though. Maybe "sometimes" means "always before sex"? I'm just going to go with that.
Well, damn! It would never occur to me to take soap or body wash to someone's house. In fairness, I don't stay with that many people. Most of the time, unless it's family, I'm more likely to get a hotel.
When people come here, they get a basket. It includes towels, washcloths, new bar of soap, a bunch of bath products, toothbrushes (I use the free ones from my dentist lol), mini toothpaste, mouthwash, slippers (I take them from hotels rather than using them myself ), shampoo, conditioner, loofah, a back brush (this one has been in there for years, still wrapped, only one person ever used the original), qtips, etc. Beside the bed, I keep a few bottles of water or a carafe, wi-fi pw, books and magazines. I am totally running a damn hotel. I did have one person try to take the basket with her. I told her that I usually recycle it for the next guest, but she was welcome to take it . She did leave it lol.
My husband, my father and my son all use washcloths.
Well, damn! It would never occur to me to take soap or body wash to someone's house. In fairness, I don't stay with that many people. Most of the time, unless it's family, I'm more likely to get a hotel.
When people come here, they get a basket. It includes towels, washcloths, new bar of soap, a bunch of bath products, toothbrushes (I use the free ones from my dentist lol), mini toothpaste, mouthwash, slippers (I take them from hotels rather than using them myself ), shampoo, conditioner, loofah, a back brush (this one has been in there for years, still wrapped, only one person ever used the original), qtips, etc. Beside the bed, I keep a few bottles of water or a carafe, wi-fi pw, books and magazines. I am totally running a damn hotel. I did have one person try to take the basket with her. I told her that I usually recycle it for the next guest, but she was welcome to take it . She did leave it lol.
My husband, my father and my son all use washcloths.
Can I come stay at your house?
I try to keep my guest bathroom stocked, too. I hate guests, but if I have to have them, I will be the worlds best fucking hostess, damnit! I won't have anyone telling their friends my sheets were dusty or they didn't have enough blankets or they had to use soap with dried pubes or HAD NO WASHCLOTH!!
Our last house guests were a touring band that was so broke they had camped the night before because they didn't have enough money for a hotel. I doubt they'd showered in at least 48 hours. I provided five towels for four guys. All of them showered, but they only used two towels. I don't think they were particularly concerned that I didn't provide them washcloths. Our friends ain't fancy.
But...even if you aren't concerned about your friends' germs on your towels, wouldn't you at least want your towel to be dry?
And by "you" I mean your house guests, at least 2 of whom apparently don't care about a dry towel.
That's what I thought! There is a reason I set out enough towels! I guess they were just so excited to take a shower that they didn't care. LOL.
Our last house guests were a touring band that was so broke they had camped the night before because they didn't have enough money for a hotel. I doubt they'd showered in at least 48 hours. I provided five towels for four guys. All of them showered, but they only used two towels. I don't think they were particularly concerned that I didn't provide them washcloths. Our friends ain't fancy.
I don't think men use washcloths. I asked DH, and his answer was "sometimes". He doesn't stink, and I didn't want to explore further lest I'm forced to get a divorce. I did notice that he used a washcloth the night I asked, though. Maybe "sometimes" means "always before sex"? I'm just going to go with that.
I don't think men use washcloths. I asked DH, and his answer was "sometimes". He doesn't stink, and I didn't want to explore further lest I'm forced to get a divorce. I did notice that he used a washcloth the night I asked, though. Maybe "sometimes" means "always before sex"? I'm just going to go with that.
H always uses a washcloth, nookie or no.
Right?!? We've been together 15 years and have decided somethings are private, so...I don't want to know. Like why exactly he keeps stealing my good tweezers!
As a side note, my iPad was freaking out and I liked and unliked three times before it calmed down. How many notifications did you get? Did you get credit for three likes? Enquiring minds want to know....
Post by EloiseWeenie on Oct 12, 2015 7:20:28 GMT -5
I give everyone a fresh bar of soap (we buy the large pack of dove sensitive skin at Sam's). If it's guests that will likely stay again, I write their name on the box, and keep their bar of soap under the sink when they leave, so they can reuse their bar when they return. If it's someone who won't come back for years, I'll put it in my shower, or the kids' bath.
Post by jeaniebueller on Oct 12, 2015 7:22:56 GMT -5
I do leave my houseguests a wash cloth, hand towel and bath towel. Again, it never occurred to me that people would be scrubbing their asses with my wash cloths. I am currently evaluating all of my life choices, LOL.
I use two washcloths when I bathe my kids, one to use and the other for them to play with. There are always wash clothes and towels available and I expect my house guests to use them.
White/Cuban wash cloth user. My daughter uses a pouf (where did I go wrong?). I didn't know this was a thing until the Dave Chappelle show.
I don't have many overnight guests but I always give a towel and a washcloth.... What is the hand towel for? We have a clean hand towel hanging to dry hands after washing them but I don't give them an extra with their bathing accessories.
I don't think men use washcloths. I asked DH, and his answer was "sometimes". He doesn't stink, and I didn't want to explore further lest I'm forced to get a divorce. I did notice that he used a washcloth the night I asked, though. Maybe "sometimes" means "always before sex"? I'm just going to go with that.
I dont personally know any men who dont use a washcloth.
I haven't taken a poll. Just talking out of my ass - lol.