Do you guys take the soap out of the plastic container and put it into the ceramic bowl? If so, do you use a separate mug to work the lather?
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my father just adds a little water to the mug with the soap in it and works it there. then after, just rinses it off. hope that helps.
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I put mine in a ceramic bowl, then microwaved for a few seconds to fit the new bowl. ( so water wouldn't get trapped below it )
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To froth the soap/shave cream. But the plastic container the soap comes in works better
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Don't take i apart to clean it, just put hot water & soap in a pan/cup and blend it for a few seconds then rinse and dry (unplug to dry!!).
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No cup needed. The Proraso shaving soaps come packaged in a plastic bowl so no cup is necessary. Usually the ones that require a bowl come wrapped in some sort of paper or plastic wrap.
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Don't microwave the soap. Leave it in the bowl. Don't rinse it after use. Let the excess lather dry. After three or four uses, the puck will stick to the bowl and no longer rotate when you work up a lather with the brush. If the outside gets really nasty, you can rinse it clean. I use mine in the shower, and don't even bother covering it up between uses. If I were traveling, where carrying a wet bowl would be an issue, I'd use something else, like the shaving soap sticks.
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You can just lather up in the container. I just wet my brush with warm/hot water and swirl the brush in the container in a circular motion a 2 to 3 times. I always get sufficient lather using this method.
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As long as you put the cream inside the brush then whip it around in the mug it lathers. I also found if you leave a bit more water in the mug than with the prorasso it lathers up nicely with the brush
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Can you take the liquid dispenser out? We have a Samsung HE washer and the little cup for the liquid comes out so you can add powder in the drawer. I always put the soap in the soap drawer and have not had any problems with it. I guess I didn't read the directions very carefully because I never saw to put the soap straight into the washer :)
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Just put the car wash liquid in the jar, and let the dial do the mixing. I don't mix my soap with water before putting it in.
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I'm using dish soap in it for hands. It works fine and wiil probably do so for dishes also.
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You do not need a cup but I wouldn't do it without one. The difference is that when you lather it in a cup or bowl you get a much thicker lather after about 35 seconds. Also you can add more water if your lathered soap is too dry, too dry will not lubricate well enough. Additionally if I'm going for a really close shave I add some Proraso shaving cream to make it that much smoother.
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Yes. I don't do it myself, I prefer a double boiler, however, the soap's instructions are for microwave. Might need a magnifying glass to read it, but it is there!
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Yes you have to add water. The method that I use is simple: Soak the ceramic in warm/hot water to heat it. Set it on the base. Pour in about an ounce of warm water (I use distilled water and a squeeze bottle). Then add several drops of your favorite fragrant essential oil or eo mixture and light the candle. I warm the ceramic and water first so the little candle doesn't have to do all the work and I get aroma more quickly. Let cool completely before cleaning. I don't let the water evaporate completely, I just keep adding more water and fresh candles as necessary, otherwise you will use a lot of essential oil. Yes you have to add water. The method that I use is simple: Soak the ceramic in warm/hot water to heat it. Set it on the base. Pour in about an ounce of warm water (I use distilled water and a squeeze bottle). Then add several drops of your favorite fragrant essential oil or eo mixture and light the candle. I warm the ceramic and water first so the little candle doesn't have to do all the work and I get aroma more quickly. Let cool completely before cleaning. I don't let the water evaporate completely, I just keep adding more water and fresh candles as necessary, otherwise you will use a... » Read More Yes you have to add water. The method that I use is simple: Soak the ceramic in warm/hot water to heat it. Set it on the base. Pour in about an ounce of warm water (I use distilled water and a squeeze bottle). Then add several drops of your favorite fragrant essential oil or eo mixture and light the candle. I warm the ceramic and water first so the little candle doesn't have to do all the work and I get aroma more quickly. Let cool completely before cleaning. I don't let the water evaporate completely, I just keep adding more water and fresh candles as necessary, otherwise you will use a lot of essential oil. « Show Less
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I just wipe it out while still warm with a paper towel. Never use soap - any thin layers of oil left in the pan are your friend...
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I find it best to handwash it with mild soapy water. I wouldn't want the harsh dishwasher soap to rub off the details!
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Yes you do. I'm using shaving bowl but I'm sure an old coffee mug will do just fine. One could try lather up with out the cup or bowl but it's messy.
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I just put some water in it and a tiny bit of liquid dish soap and then cover the top with my hand and shake vigorously. Then rinse it out with more water to get the soap out. The liquid soap is probably unnecessary, in all actuality.