To not know how to use a flannel?

Another flannel lover here.

I think flannels are really good for skin care. I have tried lots of fancy exfoliators, but a flannel is most effective. Just the right texture for gentle exfoliation.

I also love a strip wash. There are parts of my body that don't enjoy being washed every day- my elbows, skin on my back, my shins etc. My skin can be dry, and excessive washing makes irt worse.

When I was a child a strip wash was a necessity. We couldn't afford lots of hot water, and showers were not as popular. So a bath was a once a week event.
We learned how to strip wash as a young child, it is a good efficient process. My aunt and uncle lived close by- they had 7 daughters, I stayed over a lot, and it was so sweet watching the older girls teach the younger girls how to sink wash.

I would question those who are suggesting a shower over a flannel for environmental reasons.
Surely a shower uses more resources than having a shower than putting a few flannels in the washing machine with other items. They weigh only a few grams.

Only just started using a flannel to remove my make up and I love it! For years I used muslim cloths but after a few washes they wore out or lost their shape. I bought 7@ 75p each from Boots, throw in the wash after every use. There's a certain satisfaction of seeing the amount of make up on the flannel and my face feels so much cleaner. No going back!

When muslins became popular I used those for a bit but I've been back on flannels and much prefer them. I know this isn't recommended but to remove makeup at the end of the day I brush my hair into a bun, turn the shower on, liberally apply cleansing balm and then get in the shower. I LOVE the feeling of the flannel. Tyne rain this method isn't recommended is because of the water temp, butter I don't have too hot showers. My skin is naturally quite dry since I don't want to harm it further, so the temp of my shower is fine for this.

Flannels are great for the environment,they can just go in an existing wash as they're so small, they can be used instead of plasticky shower sponges and used instead of disposable make up wipes.

Love a flannel!

It isn’t very environmentally friendly, all these flannels in the wash. Just use face wash and hands. I have never done a strip wash. Use the shower!

We have a huge pile of flannels in our bathroom to wash faces, pits and bits (in that order), used once and then into a old nappy bucket to go into the wash.

I've brought some reusable cotton/fleece backed discs for face creams and toner, they also go into the nappy bucket when used.

I feel like I am always washing flannels in this house, dcs can use several a day for their face and then put them into the wash.

You do get face cloths in hotels! They’re usually rolled up near the sink. But it’s very very standard.

I’ve always used a flannel since I was a child (I’m in my 40’s). I assumed everyone did to wash at least their face and definitely didn’t realise they were associated with elderly people by many of you. Find things like this fascinating at how we all assume things in different ways over something so basic.

Love the confusion on this thread.

Never used a face cloth. Have had a brief dalliance with muslin and greasy face stuff.

I use either cotton wool or a wash off cleanser for my face and soap and hands in the shower.

Never been lent a face cloth at a friend’s house, just towels. Same for hotels, Centerparcs etc and AirBnbs. Never seen any evidence of a face cloth in a friend’s house (sometimes am using the same bathroom as them).
So on my world, they’re pretty rare.

Another one here who has never used a flannel (and erroneously it seems, associates it with the elderly). I use hands for washing within the shower, and for washing my face at sink. I concede that not having a flannel precludes a strip wash at sink (so when i recently had operation and couldnt shower for a few days, i did have to dig out an old muslin to clean body at sink.)

I have very good skin, but I'm now wondering just how amazing it could look if I used some of the flannel techniques described here....Will give them a try!

Flannels all the way in this house, even 16 year old son uses a fresh flannel each day. I have tried shower puffs, muslin cloth etc but always go back to a cotton flannel. I never dreamed that flannels could be so controversial 😂 totally assumed everyone used them, you learn something new everyday!

"How do you wash your face in the morning?"

1. Spread soap on hands
2. Spread soap on face with soapy hands
3. Wash hands
4. Rub face with wet hands
5. Use hand towel to dry face

Not that hard, really. I have never seen the point of flannels.

@Tvquizhelp some of us have skin conditions that means daily showers are out. or just don’t want to waste energy and water.

I've been using a flannel to clean my face for a few years - before that I was put off them by memories of soggy, smelly flannels hanging on the side of the bath as a child I used to use cotton wool or wipes but would never go back! I have some muslin cloths too that came with cleansers but I find them a bit rough.

@Astrabees if you cut up a towel to make flannels do you have to hem the edges to stop them fraying?

Bath puffs are washable. If you don't like them because they are plastic, you can crochet them out off dishcloth cotton and wash them with your flannels.

Those net-like plastic shower poofs are chockful of bacteria after a couple of days and terrible for the environment.

This.
I use washable pads to remove make up instead of cotton pads (they're bamboo, I think). Saved quite a bit already on buying cotton pads plus they do the job better.

I use a flannel in the shower to wash myself, DH uses them to wash his face.

How on earth do you know if other people use flannels? It hardly comes up in conversation .
I've always used flannels, first thing when I get up is to wash my face with a hot flannel, how do you wash your face without one? Do you just splash your face with water or use creams?

I bought more supplies from ikea the other day, bundles of grey ones 4 for £1. and some nicer thick ones with a different texture on each side for £1.

One of those (v rare, I can't bear the place because I always lose the exit) ikea trips where I needed one thing and ended up with a basketful that cost £60+

@Tvquizhelp dont even go there. Its been discussed on here many many times.

I don't have a shower. Guess that means I'm not a 'normal person'

I made switch to flannels and muslins. Brought fancy make up remover ones from norwex but havnt found them much difference from flannels

This thread has baffled me. I literally don’t know anyone who uses flannels?! Are people actually washing pits and bits at sinks of a morning? I just shower like a regular person!

How does oil get make up off? most make up is fat soluble.that's how it works.

They predate disposable wipes for babies, we had a pink one for face and a blue one for the other end, OH wanted a brown one but I declined!

I have a lovely bamboo facecloth from tropic ❤️