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Soap Deck Care

• When ready for a new bar of soap, clean the soap deck under warm water to remove soap residue and allow to air dry.
• Do not place your wood dish in the dishwasher.
• Allowing your soap dish to stay submerged in water for an extended period of time is not recommended.
• If using in the shower, keep it away from the water jet.
• Grab a nail brush or old toothbrush and some warm water to clean away soap residue in between the ridges.
• Avoid using harsh cleaning products that will dry out the wood.

Tip: To prevent soap from sticking to any soap dish, place the new bar of soap upright (standing on its long or short end) on the dish. 

What Are Tannins

Tannins act as a natural defense mechanism in a tree to protect against pathogens, insects, and fungal infections. They contribute to wood's strength and durability and help repel water, reducing absorption and minimizing damage from moisture.The white oak tree produces high-quality wood with moderate tannin content.

The problem is that the tannin content in every white oak tree will be different depending on the age of the tree and growing conditions, such as soil type, climate, and other environmental factors. Trees that grow farther north tend to have higher tannin content than trees that grow further south.

Tannin levels will also vary within the same tree. For example, higher tannin levels are found in the base of the tree than near the crown and heartwood located close to the sapwood is richer in tannin than the heartwood close to the pith. 

Oak Tannins Can Cause Stains: Our natural white oak soap deck have not been sealed and we have no way of knowing which soap decks contain higher tannin levels. When oak comes into contact with water, especially hard water rich in minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium, it can cause the tannins to leach out. These natural tannins can cause the soap deck to darken with use and may also darken the soap.

Please Note: Tannins are water soluble. It is best not to use the oak soap deck in an area where it is continuously soaked with water, like a direct shower flow. We have sold thousands of oak soap decks over the past 20 years. We have been told by a few customers that a wet oak deck can leach dark tannins that can stain certain types of light colored countertop or shower materials.