I use raspberry scented stuff from Victoria's Secret....
Linda C

I would probably like that, but my DH might object! lol Maybe it doesn't make a difference, just so it is liquid and not a bar.

The best I have tried and now buy exclusively is Dial Clean Rinse. It leaves everything sparkling. I even take it with me when I travel and am shocked what it cleans in whirlpool tubs, so much I don't use whirlpools any more.

raybeck,
I switched to a liquid for the same reason you're mentioning and love it. Something that makes it much more user friendly are those bath scrubbie things...that look like a big soft sink scrubbee. The liquid soap sudses up and feels great.

Pam

Thanks for the tip Pam, I appreciate it. Do you just use any kind, as long as it is liquid? I noticed a lot of them say they have lotion, etc. Wonder if that would be just as bad as using bar soap?

My daughter keeps me in supplies of different ones from Body & Bath Works..I love them.
I also use the spray on the shower. Just spray & walk away. I have used several brands & they all seem to help.
Dar

I don't think that it matters what kind, as long as it is liquid. Bar soap contains talc, which liquid does not.

We switched 10 years ago and since then have had zero soap scum. Period. End of story. In fact, as a result, it is very hard for me to get motivated to clean the shower any more, since it always "looks" clean, even though it is used 2x per day. In that 10 years, I have never had to scrub the walls of the shower. I just do the shower pan every now and then (very infrequently I must admit).

Hubby was addicted to bar soap and it is in his nature to resist any thing new, but I did not give him a choice. I just threw away all the bar soap and replaced it with liquid. Since I do all the shopping in the household, that was it. It did help that it was our contractor and the one that did the bath remodel who recommended the switch.

I use shower gel by Bath and Body Works (getting whichever one matches the lotion I am using). For hubby, I get Dove unscented, since that was what he was using for bar soap, and he has sensitive skin.

Of course we also eliminated the bar soap at the sink. I was able to convince him to do this using the hygienic argument. Bar soap is terribly unsanitary and it is amazing that society has used it for so many years now, with no concern about this. It makes a nice breeding ground and just passes everything from one person to the next.

I don't think it matters which liquid/gel soap you use - I've tried several, and none leave a ring. I can't believe I bothered with bar soap for so long, scrubbing those rings whenever they appeared. Now, the bath always looks clean.

I didn't give anyone a choice, either. If you want to stay with bar soap, cleaning the bathroom becomes your job.

Thanks guys, that is kind of how I am handling the situation. DH likes bar soap, but I got rid of it and he has no other choice! lol He's been pretty good about it, and I know if he had to clean the scum he would do the same. I appreciate everyone's comments. I can't believe I have waited this long to make the switch either. I have been using the liquid at the sinks for years, but not in the bath area.

I'm with Joann,, i removed all bar soap, installed the Dial Clean Rinse.. sounds fair to me! Cleaning shower tile is not a favorite of mine -but on one else wants the job.

We are building a new home and I have a full glass shower. I have already "informed" my Beloved that unless he intends to clean the shower, he will have to use liquid...He thinks liquid is a great idea...LOL

:) actually, the only problems I've ever had is finding scents that both DH and I like-

honestly, lilac does smell funny on large, burly men- not to mention that it seems to 'spoil' faster on them!

Karma Sutra's Clove is our favorite, but it's a once a year treat to buy a bottle, since it's not cheap.

Yves Rocher makes some great ones in Green Tea, bamboo, and Cypress (along with rose, honeysuckle, and watermelon) that DH really likes, as well- and you can usually get them for like $3 a bottle.

I've got an idea - buy two liquid soaps, one in a "manly" scent, and a girlie girl one.

i use oil of olay and love it, it feels like you put on a moiturizing cream

clairdo2, that's what I was asking about, I would love to try one of the liquid soaps like Olay, but didn't know if something says it is like a moisturizing/lotion type soap if it might leave a residue like bar soap. I am beginning to think it won't from all the folks that have responded to this thread...just bar soaps leave scum!

We stopped bar soap because as we aged our skin was so dry it rattled. We found that liquid left our skin with more moisture and this was before they called most of them moisturizing. We use what smells good at the time. I don't think it makes much difference in the scum residue or at least I will admit never have made a "scientific" analysis of this problem. I still have to clean the shower as we have tile lined in mildew otherwise.

in fairness, Dove and Zest bar soap have been long known as the best rinsing, less residue bar soaps. Also, for the bathe, a bit of Calgon Water Softener can make a difference for a cleaner rinse.

So - does hubby use a 'scungy'? Or does he still use a washcloth?