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Crazy question re: bath powder

Ladyrain — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:19:37 GMT

I use bath/body powder after every shower and end up with it settling everywhere in the room. If I use it in the (small) bathroom, it goes everywhere. In the bedroom it also settles everywhere, including the carpet. I've considered sprinkling it on while standing in the tub but don't know if it would be harmful to the septic system when rinsed down the drain. Does anyone have any suggestions to my admittedly trivial problem?

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colliegirls — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:38:03 GMT

I'd be worried that it is harmful to your lungs.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:38:15 GMT

I think this is just a problem that goes along with using powder. I wonder if using a powder puff would help?

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RedTop — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:40:20 GMT

I also use baby powder after showering; I avoid the problem you describe by standing on a bath towel and using a powder puff.

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NycVixen — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:42:38 GMT

@colliegirls wrote:
I'd be worried that it is harmful to your lungs.

I second this. Try not to breathe the powder in. This can be harmful to the lungs over time.

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milliegrace — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:43:46 GMT

I use Shower To Shower after every shower. I put down a towel to stand on when I get out of the shower to dry off. I stand on the towel to put my powder on and I apply it with my hand instead of a puff. There's no powder cloud that way. It works for me!

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 23:17:51 GMT

@Ladyrain wrote:
I use bath/body powder after every shower and end up with it settling everywhere in the room. If I use it in the (small) bathroom, it goes everywhere. In the bedroom it also settles everywhere, including the carpet. I've considered sprinkling it on while standing in the tub but don't know if it would be harmful to the septic system when rinsed down the drain. Does anyone have any suggestions to my admittedly trivial problem?

I don't understand why it's flying all over the place ....... Are you sprinkling it out of a bottle over your head, or using a puff ?

I stand on my towel and puff it all over .... I found a gorgeous white ceramic powder box on Ebay, and bought a soft, thick puff to apply it .... I don't see much powder flying everywhere.

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KentuckyWoman — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:02:32 GMT

I also use bath powder each day after showering. I have tried everything from using my hands to a powder puff, standing in the shower or on a towel. Nothing works. I think t is the nature of the beast.

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Hooty — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:08:07 GMT

It's just powder, ever used the vaccuum to get it up! I don't bathe without using my bath powder afterwards, keeps me fresh, especially when it's hot! If you are using enough to get in your lungs, you are definitely using too much!

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Still Raining — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:11:18 GMT

I must be just that much crazier than you because the only way I can deal with it is to never use powder. Just can not cope with it getting anywhere at all. Same with hairspray.

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rac71 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 03:03:23 GMT

What about putting the powder into your hands and patting it on that way? Sprinkling powder is, by nature, a messy business.

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DowntonAbbey — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 03:07:13 GMT

I so enjoy adding powder before I go to bed sometimes on my pillow and sometimes just on my neck and arms and chest. Why is it bad to use powder?

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MadameQueen — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 11:47:22 GMT

I always stand on a towel but I like the powder puff idea. Have you considered any of the powders in spray form? I get the Gold Bond one for my husband.

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Demitra1 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 22:10:19 GMT

I have this problem, too. I use baby powder (cornstarch, not talc) and a powder puff. No matter how careful I am, there is definitely some that gets in the air and ends up settling on everything. I have a very large bathroom. The last time I cleaned it, I decided to quit using powder cold turkey. Lol. Well, that lasted a couple of nights. I'm just really trying to be extra cautious, but don't think it's going to work.

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Ladyrain — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 12:05:57 GMT

Thank you for your replies....and yes, it does end up settling everywhere no matter how careful I am, especially the cornstarch type. I've used the tip of standing on a towel, which does help. (After sending my Dyson back for service/repair,I was told not to vac talcum powder as it clogs. Have to drag out the old Electrolux for that). And no,I don't sprinkle it over my head; and I will try using a puff. Thanks for the helpful tips and for confirmation that I'm not the only one with this issue. One last point: Does anyone know how powder going down the drain might affect the septic system?

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151949 — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 12:58:39 GMT

Am a powder user. I think if it is getting all over the bathroom you are using way too much. I sprinkle a small amount on my hand and apply it. I do see some in the bathroom, but it isn't all over everything.when I clean the BR I simply wipe it up. And, yes,you do need to use the non talc powders. I prefer Vagisil brand, it is unscented.

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Tigriss — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 14:02:38 GMT

You really need to use a powder puff. You can also do it in the shower with the curtain pulled to keep it from going everywhere if you are energetic about putting it on, even if you aren't energetic. I pick up a cheap set of powders at WalMart with a puff included and use the power and puff then use my lavender Johnson's body powder.