What kind of bath accessories are not available today? On the shelves of shops you can find a variety of washcloths for the bath, differing in the material of manufacture, rigidity, shape and other parameters. How to choose among this variety what you need - in this article.
Types of bath sponge
I must say that the material for the preparation of the sponge can be both natural and synthetic, but the latter somehow did not get accustomed to the bath, because since ancient times bathing procedures were something special, you can say a whole ritual that pursued the goal not only to cleanse body, but also charge it with energy, make it stronger and healthier. This can only be done with natural materials, among which there are:
- hemp - practical and durable, characterized by high foaming, but notable rigidity;
- loofah . Often, this bath sponge is made bilaterial: terry and soft on one side and rigid for thorough exfoliation with the other;
- linen. Excellent anti-static, revitalizing and anti-allergenic material;
- bast. Washcloth for a bath from a bast - the universal variant, well clearing a skin and removing dead cells, besides allocating phytoncides - substances destructively influencing microbes;
- sisal - hard material, more suitable for scrubbing;
- rami. Has a sisal-like effect and is not suitable for frequent use;
- sea sponge. Such material "bends" when it dries, but when it comes into contact with water it softens and gives pleasant sensations when used.
There are also scouring pads of jute, copra, bamboo, wool, bark of trees and others. With all their advantages, it is necessary to remember that in them pathogenic microorganisms begin to develop faster than in artificial materials, therefore, they need to be changed more often.