How do you store a shampoo bar so it lasts as long as possible?

The best way to store a shampoo bar is dry and well ventilated. After use, let your bar drain properly and keep it on a soap dish with drainage or in a tin. That way it won't go soft and mushy, and your bar will last much longer.

Why proper storage makes the difference

A shampoo bar left sitting in a puddle of water goes soft and dissolves faster. As a result, you get far fewer washes out of your bar than if you keep it dry. Storing it dry can extend the life of your bar considerably, sometimes by dozens of washes.

So it's not about a complicated routine, but about one simple principle: the drier your bar stays between washes, the longer it lasts.

The best ways to store your shampoo bar

The common thread in every storage tip is the same: keep it dry and let it ventilate.

Let the bar dry properly after use

After showering, let your bar drain properly instead of leaving it wet. Stand it upright or put it somewhere the water can run off easily, not in a closed puddle of water.

Use a soap dish with drainage

A soap dish or holder with drainage, for example made of wood or bamboo or with small holes, lets the water run away so your bar stays dry. This is the most frequently mentioned tip in virtually every source on shampoo bars.

Our bamboo shampoo bar holder is perfect for this. Got several bars? Then the magnetic holder for 3 bars is a handy option.

Store it in a dry, ventilated spot

A well-ventilated spot outside the direct stream of water is ideal. A closed, damp environment makes your bar go soft and wear down faster.

Going travelling? Our mini storage and travel tin is perfect for your regular bars. Have an XL bar? Then go for the larger storage and travel case, available in Sky blue, Cream and Yellow. In both cases, make sure your bar is dry before you put it in.

How long does a shampoo bar last?

A shampoo bar lasts 60 to 80 washes on average, which equals several bottles of liquid shampoo. With good storage, a bar stays good for about 12 to 18 months. Storing it correctly maximises that lifespan.

Solid shower products, like other cosmetics, have a shelf life. You can recognise it by the open jar symbol with 2M, 6M, 12M or 24M on the packaging. Unopened, most bars stay good for up to 2 years.

What do you do with the last scraps?

Collect the scraps in a small cotton or bamboo bag. The fibres make the scraps lather extra well until they're completely used up, and you can even use the bag as a washcloth.

Another option: press a small scrap onto a new bar, so nothing goes to waste.

Enjoy your WONDR shampoo bar for longer

With the right storage, your WONDR shampoo bar easily lasts 60 to 80 washes. That makes it an economical and sustainable choice compared to bottles of liquid shampoo. Curious why a bar is a more sustainable choice anyway? Read what makes a shampoo bar sustainable.

Ready to make the switch yourself? Check out the full range of WONDR shampoo bars.