A while back I bought this wonderful moisturizer in cake form, Malie Organics Body Butter Bun, Mango 7.5 oz (240 ml), that is meant to be applied in the shower (it contains no cleansing agent, just mango butter, cocoa butter, vit E, and Tumeric). As thrilled as I was with the idea of the product, I had never used it because I was afraid that leaving it in a soap dish in the shower would allow it to just melt away into a soggy scum cake. Feeling wasteful over the thought that this wonderfully exotic and novel product was likely just spoiling in my drawer, I decided to hunt The Marketplace for a solution.
I came upon this other product, Idea Works Waterfall Soap Saver, which appeared to be a brilliant solution for my moisture-cake woe. Then I noticed 60 reviews with less than 3 stars. Upon reading many of those critical reviews, I was relieved to find that many of the complaints pertained to the material, plastic. Apparently several of the reviewers felt duped because they had each expected to receive a porcelain dish rather than a plastic one. While it is disappointing to receive a product that doesn't meet one's expectations, I think it is unreasonable to discredit the product or manufacturer for not meeting unfounded expectations. The product description does, after all, say, "Built in plastic prongs hold soap in place." One can see from the photo that the dish is one cast piece; so if the prongs are plastic, then the dish is plastic. Further, at this price point, can one really expect higher grade materials?
Upon further inspection of those critical reviews of the other (similar) product, I found several complaints that unlike the product in the photo, the item received did not sit at an angle. IMO this was a reasonable expectation that was not met. Further, the complaints of this nature (i.e. the valid ones) seemed to be more recent than many of the more glowing reviews, indicating a possible recent change in the product. Therefore, I took heed of those critical reviews and kept searching, very disappointed that I couldn't have the slanted type of dish for my pricey-and-about-to-be-slimy little moisture cake. Yet I persevered on my quest for the ideal scum prevention device.
Eureka! I found this Miles Kimball product that is nearly identical to the aforementioned ideal-in-image-only dish! Low and behold, the one reviewer who'd posted just a few months ago stated explicitly that she had replaced her old one with this and was pleased to find it to be an exact replica. Upon a quick perusal of her other reviews, I learned that she certainly pays attention to detail and enjoys practical products that simplify her life (as she'd reviewed a book on Toilet Paper Origami on a Roll and a Lazy Susan for her spices). This was someone I could trust. After a quick, "Yes," click regarding the utility of her review, I tossed one in my cart. I then added InterDesign Soap Saver, Clear for good measure, intending to use the two in conjunction to really elevate my pricey little lipid bar far and above any potentially destructive pooling.
When the item arrived, I was delighted to find that the dish articulates on its suction cup base, by way of an easily adjustable hinge. Since I was neither expecting the suction cup (yipee!) or the ability to change the angle of the dish to suit my space or my scum-cake (er . . . I mean moisturizing bar). This dish is perfect for my application, and has actually exceeded my expectations.
I placed the soap saver onto this dish, added my mango butter cake, and placed the entire thing on the back shelf in my shower, angling the spout over the shelf's edge. Voila! The entire contraption stays put with its self suction cup and stays dry as a bone. And, if you have an item particularly sensitive to puddles, I highly recommend pairing these two soap-saving scum-busting dishes.
One caveat I should add, though, is that the bulky size of this dish coupled with its lightweight construction might be an issue in a smaller space near a sink. The suction cup is strong enough to hold my dish in place, but I rarely bump it. Perhaps if it was in a place that would subject it to frequent jarring, it would tip over or fall into the sink. I have not tested this because I am so pleased with the product's utility for my purpose and am unwilling to forfeit its current placement if even for a day. At this price point, it is definitely worth a trial, even if you do expect to used it in the tight confines of a small bathroom sink, because if it works it will make you so happy. And, if it doesn't, you can move it into your tub or shower where it may be bumped around less.
Aside: BTW, I'm just kidding around about the scum-bar stuff; I'm actually in love with the Malie product, too, despite its price tag. I had started to see some fine lines on my neck and decolletage that completely resolved after only a week of daily mango bar in the shower. Efficacious and convenient as long as properly stored.
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Idea Works Waterfall Soap Saver
This handy slanted soap dish drains excess water away from your soap and into your sink or shower, keeping soap dry and making it last longer. Built in plastic prongs hold soap in place.
- Drain excess water from soap dish into sink.
- Keep soap clean and dry.
- No more soft mushy soap.
Product information
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Brand | Idea Works |
| Product Dimensions | 8.25"L x 5.38"W |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00017874141142 |
| UPC | 783325721965 885308285751 017874141142 840853113058 794615337315 773822289082 607555178026 885867386777 739651226353 885655213940 885111620473 885935669832 885832914622 |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | TRAUV |
| ASIN | B004MYF7XU |
| Item model number | 82-4114 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,236,619 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #1,674 in Bathroom Soap Dishes |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Assembly required | No |
| Warranty Description | N. |
| Batteries required | No |
| Import | Made in USA or Imported |
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| Price | — | $7.88 | $14.99 | $6.99 | $8.99 | -10% $4.29 Typical: $4.79 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 23 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 23 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 23 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 23 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 23 |
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| Sold By | — | HANCELANT Direct | Mrbullock | HANCELANT Direct | GVIOOEI | Mairuo |
| material | Plastic | Silicone | Silicone | vinyl, vinyl Silicone | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Silicone |
| number of pieces | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| mounting type | Surface Mount | Tabletop | Countertops,Tabletop | Surface Mount | Wet absorbent surface | Tabletop |
| shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Oval | Rectangular |
Simple but revolutionary device; should offer different sizes
The idea behind this "high-tech" soap dish is brilliant: put the dish at an angle so excess water and soap slime drip off into the sink, leaving the soap itself dry and clean. Since I didn't see any other dish quite like this one, I assume the design is patented. If so, the makers missed a chance to corner the market better, by making several models of different sizes. This dish didn't have enough horizontal clearance between support and downspout to accommodate our big sink lips, or enough vertical clearance for the lips' height. Also, the makers apparently tried to save plastic and money by making the bottom rimmed, with no flat surface, except behind an outside lip. So there way no easy way to attach "height extenders." I thought of sending the two dishes back, but I liked their general design so much that I went to work. I sawed two little wooden supports for each dish, urethaned them (two coats) to avoid mold build-up, epoxied them into the recess on the bottom, and used ordinary stick-on velcro strips to attach the supports to our sinks' lips and and the device's rear wall to the rear wall behind our sinks. With this arrangement, you can still wiggle the dishes a little bit if you try, but they don't go anywhere in normal use. The velcro lets you remove the dishes to clean them and under them, but the dish keeps the soap bars out of the way, clean of slime, and dry. It's a simple but revolutionary way to organize a sink. (see photo attached) The maker should offer several different sizes to expand its market.
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