(viaCleaning Institute).

The Cleaning Institute shares that around the 17th century, bathing became more popular, as did soap.

it was even heavily taxed for some time, deeming it a luxury item.

Bars of soap with flowers

According toDIY Natural, bars of soap make inexpensive and wonderful fresheners.

Although it’s a temporary fix, it can help in a pinch.

One Good Thing By Jilleeexplains that bar soap is the perfect nail cleaner.

Hand holding bar of soap

lathered up bar soap