Do you prefer showers or a bath?

@Sherry12 (2472)
United States
May 22, 2007 6:48am CST
I really like to take baths, it is so relaxing to light some candles and have lots of bubbles in a nice warm bath. Someone told me that you don't get as clean taking a bath because the water gets dirty and that showers are better because you constantly have clean water. What do you think and which do you prefer?
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@Darkwing (21583)
22 May 07
Don't you take notice of what these people tell you... baths are equally as cleansing as showers and much more enjoyable. If you take a bath every day, the water hardly gets dirty at all and whatever dirt comes off you into the water, is minimal compared to the amount of water you have in the bath. Also, if you put bubbles or bath creme into the bath, this cleanses you equally as much as shower gel does in the shower, and you probably use bath gel on top of what you have in the bath. Anyway, if you really feel so dirty that a towel won't wipe away any excess, you can always wash any residue off under a shower head. My goodness, some people are so self-righteous, it irks me. I love a bath... I hate showers, but take them if I don't have a choice and to be honest, I don't feel so clean when I exit a shower as I do when I get out of the bath. Why? because the water is only briefly there, and doesn't remove any dirt that may have got under the surface of your skin. So, yoour friend's theory is not necessarily the right one, is it? Brightest Blessings and happy bathing. I am going to soak in the bath for a couple of hours! lolol.
@Sherry12 (2472)
• United States
23 May 07
You are so right.. I don't know why they said that showers are cleaner.
@oliverdt (1958)
• Philippines
22 May 07
I prefer bath, It is because its to hot here in our country.
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@brendalee (6082)
• United States
22 May 07
I usually just take showers mainly because it is quicker and I have very hard well water and I don't want to be sitting in it for too long.lol. But your right about a bath being relaxing. Maybe someday I will have good water and I can take a bath. When I lived in town, I took lots of baths. Afterwards I would shower off because I had heard the same thing and I wanted to make sure all the soap was off.
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• India
22 May 07
Showers are more preferred by me... We don't have to do efforts in taking shower while bathing is boring n irritating... What do you think...????
@mamacathie (3928)
• United States
22 May 07
Hmm, Sherry, I had never heard that but I love taking baths. I am the only one about in our family that takes a bath, my oldest son, I think takes baths some. All my other kids and their spouses all take showers. Good discussion.
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@Sherry12 (2472)
• United States
23 May 07
Everyone else in my family takes showers too. I'm the only one that enjoys a nice, soothing bath.
@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
22 May 07
I prefer a bath. I like relaxing my muscles in the warm water. If I'm in a hurry I'll just grab a quick shower. I think the bath gets you clean. People took them for years before showers were invented. I dont think it matters as long as you use one or the other.
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@disvachic (10117)
• United States
22 May 07
I love taking baths!!I take showers only if I am in a rush and need to hurry.I take baths everyday and soemtimes when I need to relax i will take my bubble bath with candles and play my favorite music.
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
23 May 07
I like showers more but I would really like to have a bath, I cannot do it as I cannot sit down in the bathtub anymore.
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• United States
22 May 07
I prefer to take showers, they are faster. When i'm looking for something relaxing and muscle soothing, I take a bath. I find that baths are best when you are feeling sick, and when you have achey muscles.
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@jlara_gtr34 (3491)
• Philippines
22 May 07
i prefer to take baths too. i agree with you that baths are relaxing and soothing to the mind and soul.:) but sometimes, when i am in ahurry, i take showers because baths ten to take a lot of time. :) lolz. :)
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• United States
22 May 07
I also love to take baths..so relaxing..I also heard that showers get you cleaner but I feel like in the bath you can relax..with bubbles if you want..I like to make my water real warm..shave my legs..then stand up and shower off..I only did the "showering off" because my co-worker kept talking about how you can't be clean without showering..
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@nicolecab (923)
• United States
22 May 07
i really like baths i have a jet tub so i can stay in that thing and soak for hours. I only take a shower if I am pressed for time!!
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@Sherry12 (2472)
• United States
23 May 07
Oh I would love to have a jet tub. maybe one of these days I will be able to get one.
@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
27 May 07
I would have to say I prefer taking a shower. I like the fact that it is quick and I always feel clean and refreshed when it is done. After a bath I always feel sleepy and ready to go to bed. cheers,
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• Philippines
22 May 07
bath in the morning.. shower in the evening.
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@shobasvk (787)
• Malaysia
22 May 07
I prefer to have a shower than having a bath.Yes, i feel having shower can always keep the water cleans you better than having soak in the bath tub.I feel fresh and smooth when i get my shower.It's a feeling of comfort sfter having nice and clean water cleanse you up.
@maxy29 (77)
• India
22 May 07
i prefer showers because it is easy and also it cleans well.....
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