Fun Soap Facts

Everyone uses soap, in one form or another,but do you know how exactly soap came about or that June weddings were popular in the 1500's because in those days most people only took one bath a year and it was in May? (Bridal bouquets were used to distract from odors the bride might be expelling. Who knew?)

The name 'soap' comes from ancient Roman legend. On Mount Sapo, where animals were sacrificed, rainwater washed down the mountain. It flowed through a mixture of melted animal fats and ashes into the Tibet River below. As women washing their clothes noticed them becoming cleaner as they were exposed to this mixture, it
became known as soap. It seems that soap making originated with a combination of animal fats and various ashes, depending upon the region. The Romans preferred goats milk varieties, while the French gravitated to soap made with olive oil.

When it comes to mass produced bar soap that you may buy in the grocery or drugstore, it is mostly detergent,that's why it bubbles up so much.
Other fun facts about soap:Palmolive was named after its most popular soap, made with palm and olive oils.
Murphy's Oil Soap is the most commonly used cleanser to wash elephants.Did you realize that bars of Ivory soap were never meant to float? The company was overmixing the soap formula creating excess air bubbles that caused it to float. Customers gave the soap an overwhelmingly postive reaction, so the company never changed a thing.

Sometimes it's best to leave perfection alone.

Wash Your Hands:Still the Best Way to Combat Germs!

Ah, Soap. It's there at almost every sink we see, in some form or another,and it still can't be beat when it comes to fighting germs.Whether it is solid or liquid,soap is effective because it rids your hands of germs that you can spread when you touch your nose,mouth,eyes or other people.

Soap does a superior cleaning job because it acts as an emulsifier,meaning it can successfully unite two unblendable  liquids.The oils in soap(which act like a magnet for dirt) don't logically mix with water but soap actually works to coax the dirt and oils into the water so they can be washed away.It is important to note that regular soap is just as effective as the antibacterial variety when you are killing germs.

With the threat of the normal cold weather flu,not to mention the dreaded H1N1 powerhouse illness,it is more important then ever that we protect ourselves as much as possible.When washing your hands ,wet them first,
and then apply soap.Wash for at least 20 seconds, making sure to rub the "webs" between fingers, the back of hands and your wrists.Dry hands thoroughly with a towel or air dryer.
If you are in a public bathroom, you can use the hand towel to turn off the faucet.

Isn't it nice to know that hand washing with simple soap is still at the top of list when it comes to protecting ourselves against germs? By making a habit of washing your hands,you can save your self many sick days and enjoy a much healthier lifestyle.

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