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The good preservation of solid shampoo requires proper storage of it. Paradoxically, it is when you are not using it that you have to pay the most attention because otherwise it is at this time that problems can appear (proliferation of bacteria, softening of the solid shampoo, crumbling ...) . Final result, the shampoo becomes unusable. So what are the ideal storage methods for his solid shampoo?

In this article we will first explain to you why it is important to store your solid shampoo. Then we will tell you how to properly store and store your solid shampoo, when you are in shifting and when you use it at the maison. 

Why is it important to store your solid shampoo? 

For keep your shampoo will last longer, it is important to keep it away from any source of water when you are not using it: splash, humidity, shower rim too exposed to water etc. Anything that does not allow your solid shampoo to dry between uses is going to be a factor in your shampoo's degradation. The golden rule for a solid shampoo to last over time is therefore to put it away for the keep you dry. For this, it is essential to find a arrangement to your solid shampoo and a place of storage adequate. The risks you take otherwise are:

• the growth of bacteria in the solid shampoo. Indeed, there is no preservative in these. They do not need it because bacterial growth takes place only in aqueous solutions. Since they do not contain water, they therefore do not need preservatives. The risk when you do not store your solid shampoo well is that it is constantly wet or damp and so bacteria will grow and become unusable. Hence the importance of store and store it well after each use. 

• If you do not store your solid shampoo well he can crumble, soften, or become slimy. Indeed, if your solid shampoo does not have time to dry, it will end up losing its firmness. Sometimes it even melts away! The solid shampoo, which has the particularity of not containing packaging, must be self-contained. And this goes through its composition: surfactants, powders, oils or vegetable butters. All of these ingredients must be kept at room temperature and in a dry environment to keep their texture. The important thing is therefore to facilitate its drying between two uses. For this it is essential to store it properly as we will see in this second part.

How to store your solid shampoo properly?

The drier your solid shampoo is between each use, the more service life will be long ! As you will have understood, all the tips to keep it away or protect it from water and humidity are good to take. Not always simple as it has no packaging! To help you the best, here are some ideas of arrangement and place of storage for your solid shampoo.

How to store your solid shampoo on the move (travel, sport, weekend)?

The solid shampoo is particularly ideal for air travel. In fact, there is no restriction at airports like conventional liquid shampoos. So you can Transportation in your cabin suitcase without any problem. 

For Transportation et creak your solid shampoo, you can choose 3 solutions. The waterproof box, the pouch, or the toiletry bag. 

• La transport box is ideal as storage for your solid shampoo. Indeed, there are small airtight and waterproof boxes specially designed for this purpose. They allow you to carry your solid shampoo anywhere. This portable box is then used as a method of arrangement throughout your stay. After each use put it away, wait for it to dry and close the box until the next use. Simple, practical and hygienic! 

We advise you Snowkingdom's transport box

To adopt it?

Specifically made for travel: waterproof system, solid closure and silicone band to prevent leaks.
Supplied with a mat that allows the shampoo to dry well in the box.
The mat can also be used as a soap dish for better hygiene.
Very large dimension to be able to carry almost all solid shampoos.

• La carrying pouch specially designed to store your solid shampoo. The pouch is often made of waterproof coated cotton with a flap closure. It allows you to store your shampoo well on the go. In addition, it is washable and reusable which allows for good hygiene of your shampoo, while being ecological. 

• La toiletry bag specially designed to store your solid shampoo. Toiletry bags do the trick for good store your solid shampoo when traveling. Take a kit that serves only as storage for your solid shampoo. Indeed, if it is wet and you have other things mixed with it, you will be annoyed when it comes time to put it away. Opt for a waterproof toiletry bag to guarantee leak-free transport even when your solid soap is not completely dry.

What storage for your solid shampoo at home?

• Use a soap dish to store your solid shampoo. It is surely the most common and accessible object in a bathroom. You can use the soap dish often already integrated in your shower, you get one in store or buy one on the internet. Make sure the soap dish is ventilated so that it can dry well. The best still is to take a soap dish with holes that allow water to drain away. There are some specially designed to store solid shampoos well. One more advantage: there is something for everyone! You will find some in pottery, wood, plastic, or loofah (vegetable sponge). Favor natural and ecological materials to preserve the texture of your shampoo as much as possible. 

The concern with the soap dish is that if you are in a bathroom which is very often humid, your solid shampoo will have difficulty drying. If this is your case, we advise you to choose either another method of storing it, or to take it out of the room when you do not intend to use it (but we can imagine that this may not be very practical). 

• Use a waterproof box to properly store your solid shampoo. The small, sturdy shampoo box is airtight and waterproof. It is ideal for store et creak your solid shampoo in your bathroom but also for the Transportation when you travel! The waterproof box is the best solution to make sure that your solid shampoo stays dry and thus avoid the proliferation of bacteria! Consulting: after shampooing, leave your box open for a few minutes. This allows time for the solid shampoo to dry before closing it and thus prevent it from remaining wet. 

We advise you the soap box from the moso boutique

Why adopt it?

Designed in "Liquid Wood", a bioplastic made from wood residues from the paper industry.
Dimension which is suitable for storing most solid shampoos.
Waterproof box that can be used to transport your shampoo.
Sold at a low price!

•  Use a soap bag or a hanging net as a storage method for your solid shampoo. Often made of natural fibers, the soap bag usually allows you to store your soaps and perform exfoliating massages on the body. They can be used very well as storage for your solid shampoo. Indeed, the drawstring design of the bag allows you to close it after putting your solid shampoo in it. It prevents the soap from slipping and it facilitates its storage. You can hang it up to save space. In addition to that, it is aesthetic and practical to use. Make sure that water splashes cannot reach it since it is not waterproof. Also make sure it is in a ventilated, cool space that is not constantly humid. 

• Use a dry washcloth only intended for storing your solid shampoo. The washcloth is well ventilated, so the solid shampoo can harden again quietly when you store it inside. Be sure to put it in a place where it cannot be splashed. 

• Make your homemade storage for solid shampoo. If you are a fan of “homemade”, here is an easy tip for storing your shampoo: a fairly large empty cream jar or an old yoghurt jar closed with a piece of cloth and a rubber band. The shampoo has time to dry thanks to the breathability of the fabric. In the same way, this storage will protect it from humidity and splashing water. 

Footnotes : If you want store your solid shampoo for a long time, also make sure to keep it dry and dry. The best is to be in an airtight box, having checked beforehand that the solid shampoo is neither damp nor wet. 

The important thing to properly store your solid shampoo is to always take care of your environment and good hygiene. To do this, avoid humidity and too long exposure to water. Care must be taken to let it dry whatever the storage method that you choose. You will understand, the storage of solid shampoo is not to be taken lightly if you want it to keep well and therefore to last as long as possible.