ASK A WHITE DUDE: Do White People Use Washcloths?

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Daren Bates and former Memphis Tigers track standout Alex Sweet ask Raw Room intern Jon Maine about washcloths in the white community. Taken from: Raw Room episode "G33": • Raw Room - Ep 96 - G33
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[@McGregorGirl]

I use an Asian washcloth. Rough as hell, but removes the dead skin as well as dirt, making me feel cleaner. If people don't want to use a washcloth, at least use a poof or SOMETHING. I can't understand when people don't use something. I want to ask these people if they wash their dishes with their hands alone. Same principal.

[@yamidelacroix6729]

Yes! Never felt so clean in my life!

[@illegalhedgehog]

i have sensitive skin and those tear me UPPPP i can’t use them lol

[@McGregorGirl]

@@illegalhedgehog Truth be told, they do to me too, but I don't feel clean otherwise. Old dead skin grows on me like I chose the wrong grail! LOL

[@LovelyLittleLillies]

Washing dishes with a rag is strange....People use sponges, not cloth of some sort. Do you use a dish rag to wash your dishes with? Isn't dish rags to dry the dishes?

[@McGregorGirl]

@@LovelyLittleLillies I soak my dishes, and will use a scrubber for stubborn stuff that sticks. But most of my dishes I personally do like using dish clothes ( not dish towels, which are for drying ). I can get into the crevices better with them and most things come off with ease after soaking in really hot soapy water. I prefer it to sponges because I can put it in the laundry and pull out a fresh one each time due to bacteria. Sponges to me get a smell pretty quickly as they take so long to dry even when squeezed out. I think I got this from my mom who was on Joan Crawford levels of housekeeping LOL Tends to be a trait with the Japanese. Even in her 60's she was on her knees every night wiping down the kitchen floor because she didn't like "mop smell" and couldn't reach or see some things she could closer up. Most people mop. She wouldn't let any of us do it for her either. Its just personal preference at the end of the day.

[@teemoney5563]

I have a wash cloth for my face and I do it 1st thing in the morning, even before brushing my teeth. I have a 2nd wash cloth for the shower and my body.

[@BigfootEd]

Washcloths is a prison thing

[@coreyhatchett3105]

Wash the face first, always and forever!

[@ardrianejohnson7594]

Getting in the pool is a bath for them.

[@achildnamedhotchick1739]

nah fr

[@patrickmiller1674]

They'll swim in the river and say: "done".

[@lakishaarrington7573]

Swimming and shampooing hair is their bath literally….

[@Scentsational-Vdo]

And they pee in the pool.

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

I know my son was dating one for a while. After every time she swam in the pool. I would shock it and run filter for 24 hours straight

[@claireeyles7560]

I'm an Australian white woman (with a mix of English, Scottish and Irish ancestry) and I grew up using washcloths (we call them flannels) and still use them today. I can't speak for other white cultures of non English descent, but unfortunately using a washcloth did become associated with poverty in certain quarters (it's a whole bullshit classist thing). As far as I can tell, especially from my own family history there's a few reasons why the myth of 'washcloth ='s poor came about. 1) A pervasive myth that you can only really get clean by having access to running water, and a shower, or by soaking yourself in a bath. If you go back to, say, the Victorian era, only the very wealthy had the means to afford the heating costs of a regular full immersion bath, and pretty much everyone else bathed with a washstand/washbasin, a washcloth or flannel, and whatever soap they could afford. It's called a 'stand up wash', which is exactly what it sounds like, you use a basin of water, a washcloth and whatever soap you have and you wash your whole body standing up (or sometimes seated on a small stool if you were old or infirm). 2) Attitudes towards poverty being a moral failing, especially during the times of of Workhouses, and poor people being too undisciplined, lazy and stupid to just not be poor, or to know how to keep themselves clean properly. A lot of my ancestors came from the slum areas of the east end of London (around Whitechapel, Limehouse, etc), and were in and out of various Workhouses due to periodic destitution. Some of the Workhouses back then would've had the false attitude that a poor person needed an extra good scrubbing in order to get truly clean (many Workhouses also expected entire rooms of full of people to share the same tub of washing water, so I guess you needed to scrub properly with a washcloth in order to make sure you got rid of the scum that was left after however many people had just washed themselves in the same water you were expected to clean yourself in). 3) As running water, and the ability to heat water became more available to the average person, those were still using a washbasin and washcloth to bathe themselves were singled out as being obviously too poor to afford such amenities as showers and baths. My Grandmother was born in 1914 and didn't have access to running water until she got her first government subsidised house in the 1940s. Prior to that she still managed to bathe twice a day using a washbasin, washcloth and some cheap soap, so this idea that not having access to running water meant you were obviously poor was based more on classist ideas of poor people not having the ability to be properly clean. I grew up in the 70s and washcloths were absolutely a regular part of washing/bathing for me. In my family we wouldn't have even dreamed of sitting down for breakfast without first having washed our face, hands, neck, and behind the ears, before we'd even had our after breakfast shower. Washcloths for us weren't just about hygiene either, they also did help save money. For example bar of soap will last longer if applied to a washcloth rather than just sudsing yourself with it, and using a washcloth means you can get yourself clean a lot quicker and thereby save money on things like water and heating costs.

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

Hey I'm white and I use washcloths also I live in the United States

[@JiggerjoggernoHGer]

You’re literally just slandering your own people for their validation why ?

[@JiggerjoggernoHGer]

@@SKANK_HUNT49dude who cares ? Just use your hands lol

[@Checkeroute]

​@@JiggerjoggernoHGerWhy do you take pride in showing everyone you're a loser?

[@VeroRochaEscorcio]

How does anybody exfoliate without a wash cloth? Exfoliation is key to feeling clean

[@CJ-up7pn]

Lots of soap now have AHA and sulfur which exfoliate for you. I used to use a washcloth but my body acne wasnt going away until i switched to sulfur bar soap which cleared me right up (i dont use a washcloth because the thing hardly bubbles so i just scrub with the bar itself)

[@morganlowe3353]

With loofah sea salt, brushes all things less dirty than a rag that your washing machine can't really sanize unless you are bleaching every time. Kudos to what works for you. But stop the culture shaming it weird.

[@nane0ll0]

So they'll wash the dishes, car and whatever else with a towel or sponge but not their own butt 🤔

[@dirtyrandy2592]

How do you wash your hands?

[@headdildo]

Not the same way you wash your butt.

[@mrsmiley707]

​@@dirtyrandy2592 username checks out

[@MatteoFitness]

Bro washes his hands with a sponge 🤣🤣🤣

[@deanag8457]

they dirty

[@Metsopotamia]

Black people love to say stuff like this then cry whenever you say something back. Y’all are so soft

[@Gsrxq]

​@@Metsopotamiathey can dish it but can't take it

[@lolafahlana]

@@Metsopotamiayou can say whatever you want just smell your chair when you get up probably stinks

[@rAbbitron_official]

Wash from top to bottom on anything. Including yourself

[@nerlyferistin6361]

My go-to bath cloth is Salux Nylon Japanese Beauty Skin Bath Wash Cloth To exfoliate your skin African Sponge/Net ( I get mine from my local African( Beauty Store) or a Salux Nylon Japanese Beauty Skin Bath Wash Cloth/towel (I get mine from the Asian Oriental Market).

[@karkador]

🙏

[@uriahdurant7978]

They say wash cloths are for poor people smfh

[@raw__room]

Who is they 🤔

[@uriahdurant7978]

Them and ppl that didn’t grow up using them cuz they were well off 👍🏽

[@death24314]

​@@uriahdurant7978 how is that for people? This doesn't make any sense

[@PeppahJack]

@@raw__roomYMH stupid podcast with overrated comedians

[@SonataBlue-hw1qo]

I have always used a wash cloth especially as a woman gotta keep the kitty clean and start from the top and work your way down. Thats just me though. Im a white woman btw ,just FYI. LOL

[@McGregorGirl]

I am way ocd with it. LOL I have one cloth for face, one for the naughty bits and one for the rest, then different soaps for each too.

[@SonataBlue-hw1qo]

@@McGregorGirl I use one for face and another for body as well. Your not alone in that and I get it.

[@coffeelinda]

Have you seen the money charged for washcloths?...there's nooooo way its just us buying washcloths.

[@KSquaredFitness]

I’m cracking up 😂

[@vivianraw]

Now, I'm questioning these two dudes. You have options and can use separate washcloths for different areas, different colors, textures and everything.

[@iomis2001]

I use a clean wash rag everyday.

[@nonayobiz8511]

Fresh cloth daily...start at the top...butt last!!!!!😂🎉🎉🎉

[@busybeedereon5443]

I use a washcloth every single time I bathe/take a shower 🚿 lol. Wash clothes exfoliates the skin.

[@allies7184]

We use Loofas, and sponges on everything except down below, for that we usually use a washcloth.

[@alkanye]

I have two washcloths one for my face then I get in the shower and I wash my upper body Rinse the rag out flip it around I'm very meticulous about this and then wash my lower body when I get out to dry I use one side of the towel for my body and then the other side of the towel for drying off my lady parts and my backside there's a whole routine I always smell wonderful though I've been told by many people many different genres of people male and female I'm proud of that I keep the washcloths clean I always use light colored washcloths for my face and the more sturdy different color washcloths for my body. So when I watch them and then I fold them after drying high temp I know which ones have been used for the face and which ones have been always used for the body never been an issue a lot cleaner for me and my skin stays smooth and soft exfoliated.

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

But how do y'all wash your dreadlocks? I've been wondering this for years

[@alkanye]

@@SKANK_HUNT49 you wash locks just like any other type of hair also when having locs for clarifying style cleaning there is a apple cider vinegar rinse

[@markmelillo5699]

flipping the towels around does nothing the moisture is there regardless theres no forcefield protecting the different side. you may be a little ocd

[@alkanye]

@@markmelillo5699 no I just don't want to dry my snatch and my behind area with the part of the tile that I just wiped down my whole body with including my feet

[@markmelillo5699]

@@alkanye could just 2 towels to dry thats what i do

[@patrisio3]

The typical washcloth that we in North America use aren't common throughout the world. I have stayed in all kinds of hotels on 6 continents and I have gotten to the point to when I check into a hotel outside of North America, I don't expect a washcloth. Higher end hotels tend to have them (sometimes you have to request though). But for other type of hotels...don't expect them. Not saying that you won't see them, but just don't expect them.

[@misszee007]

I use the wash cloth for my face, bath poof for the body and hand clean the azz hole and kitty and not at the same time to avoid cross contamination. Once a week I’ll use the cloth and scrub the whole body as it does better than the puff. And always rinse the cloth out and hang dry. Don’t use for more than 3-4 days or swap daily if you clean your bits with it. 😊

[@jonschmidt9845]

I wásh face, privates with hands, then use cloth for rest of body, after using shampoo.

[@thagoodzgirl3840]

He is wrong, we been washing our face first.

[@LadyFluffyCakes]

You know, I have a theory as to why white people don’t need to use a washcloth. The reason is that the majority of white people don’t shed as mush as ours does. Thus not needing to exfoliate daily like we do. Reason for my theory is that my boyfriend is white and does not use a washcloth and one time we showered together, I used a a white washcloth on him and the damn thing was clean @_@. I mean no sign of dirt on it and I washed his back y’all. I mean I scrubbed it and nothing. On top that, his skin felt soft. So when you think about it, it makes sense. Why we have to use lotion or our skin gets ashy. That’s not ash, that’s dead skin flaking off. It also makes me thinks that’s why we age slower than they do. Because our skin is constantly rejuvenating thus keeping it looking youthful and supple 😊

[@kokuffuor9056]

We need this on mainstream media. We are so different that all we have in common are two legs and the need for sleeping.

[@Kevin-o6m]

I don’t need a wash cloth. Some people do, however.

[@dianecrawford9204]

Mum used her own soap bar. Lord blessed her direction. When Caress came out no one BETTER NOT use her soap bar or her wash and hand towels #usewashcloths

[@shawn576]

I'm white. No we don't.

[@MusicallyInclinedful]

I use a washcloth, but let's say I didn't. The last place on my body I'm going to wash with my hand is my a$$. Then I get dressed, go to the office and pick through the box of donuts.

[@dalebecause2467]

Skincare should be gentle, not harsh. Over scrubbing with a washcloth strips the skin of natural oils that keep a person from being itchy, dry and flaky etc.....so it all depends on how one uses a washcloth. But they aren't necessary. You may not like the answer, but: it really depends on you, your skin and your health. My wife is a dermatologist....

[@reesells1617]

✨ Lotion ✨

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

Just let them continue to use chemical filled lotions.

[@karkador]

​@mr.t.743 everything is a chemical. WATER is a chemical. be fr

[@karkador]

the whole point is "stripping the oils" . you need to clean out your pores. you dont even have to scrub hard. its the same as using a toothbrush

[@sherriebyese8597]

They will say anything not to wash their azzes.

[@stacyisnspireddantzler9704]

Sooooo people wash their cars with a washcloth (to clean it), but not their body!!?? 😮

[@6darren6]

I was told only babies use washcloths😂

[@drayz06]

You should use 2 washcloths

[@flouserschird]

Here’s the thing about wash cloths. Unless you are using a fresh brand new washed cloth every single time, you have no argument. Letting a nasty ass dirty wet rag sitting in your shower is NOT clean!! 😂😂

[@JoshuaKimbrough]

Something called a washing machine to throw the used cloths in....😂😂😂

[@broncosbest6441]

That’s exactly what is done. You obviously use a fresh one every shower stop being ridiculous. Man in the clip said he got a whole stack of washcloths.

[@mufcmike7]

I literally answered this question, “for what?” Lol

[@achildnamedhotchick1739]

I promise if you don’t, you smell weird and are nose blind. white peoples who get caught in the rain notoriously smell like dogs aka atrocious. it exfoliates your skin and gets rid of dirt and dead skin. the amount of “your dick smells amazing” complements i’ve gotten are honestly staggering. I always get told by women even strangers I smell amazing. i wash my face with a face towel, I use hand and soap on my privates and rear. then I use a body towel with soap lather on my entire body, re washing my privates and rear as well, then I use a body wash on a sponge and wash my body again. skin smooth af especially after my coco butter and coconut oil post shower routine. the amount of women I pull off unspoken scent rizz. especially cougars. man

[@etafty4374]

Wash face first

[@adrock889]

Wash clothes are for poor people, we use loofas

[@celiathompson6134]

You need both… 🤢🤢🤢

[@adrock889]

@@celiathompson6134 why would you think that

[@Thebizz469]

@@celiathompson6134 loofas don’t properly clean you lol and I’ve heard that from a comedian 😂

[@Sidewinder528]

Proper grammar and sentence structure must be for poor people too.

[@elisa4822]

No it’s not😂

[@jektonoporkins5025]

I still don't understand what y'all do with the washcloth. It was enlightening to hear that y'all use a different washcloth every day. But what do you do with the used washcloth? It's wet. Do you just throw it in with the rest of the laundry?

[@rickeedavenport1738]

🤣🤣🤣 Sit it on the edge of the laundry basket till it’s dry and then toss it in! You can hang it anywhere if a thousand places 🤣🤣🤣

[@trunkblast785]

No, you hang the wash rag on the rack, (to let dry) then the next day, you get a new 1 to use, but first, take the used (dry) 1 & just trow in the floor, with the dirty clothes. After, put dirty clothes in da dirty clothes hamper. & repeat the process every day. New rag every day dude. Blacks learn this, at age 1. Lol Ooooooo myyyyy lol

[@trfrierson]

When I'm done showering you hang it on the towel bar. The next morning it should be dry to throw it in the laundry

[@Solid800]

We taught them to bathe.

[@denisehughes2898]

I'm white, I use a bath brush. However, growing up we used wash clothes. . . and I bathe all the time, once or twice a week, lol. However, I do have a bidet and use hydrogen peroxide and baking soda on my armpits. That mixture will really kill odor. Okay black people, go ahead and crucify me, lol. I am 62. When I was younger, I bathed more. I'm tired now.

[@karkador]

nothin wrong w anything you said, actually. youre valid

[@Kakakakakakakakakakakaka684]

Loofahs and sponges the hell is a little towel

[@chrxs61632]

No they smell like some kind of bleach or ammonia and bologna

[@kingsavageson4879]

I dunno where these white people are from but Ive only known a few white people who dont use washcloths. BUT, the only people ive ever known to shun washcloths were white people.... & one asian guy on youtube.....

[@brth7085]

They smell like sour cream 😷

[@morganlowe3353]

The cultural shaming is for the birds. Especially about some thing so stupid. It makes you look like you want to see what these other men do in the shower.

[@squarcircle2254]

I’m black and don’t use washcloths. Never have.

[@elisa4822]

So what you use..?

[@squarcircle2254]

@@elisa4822 sponges. They do a better work than wash clothes.

[@MrsBlackButterfly]

Wash clothes, sponge, you’re using something.🙄

[@TheSoca123]

@@elisa4822 the bar of soap bruh

[@elisa4822]

@@TheSoca123 and what else.?

[@generalwizdom2355]

Can someone explain why a washcloth is needed for liquid bodywash? 😂 I mean i understand why for bar of soap that people share but thats like 20 years ago man lol Liquid body wash goes in my hands and i can scrub everywhere just fine without a washcloth…. Washcloth was at my grandmas house back in the days lol

[@erin5680]

This is crazy to me , I have over 200 washcloths. All of them are used once before being washed again

[@EBKmichael]

🪑🤣🤮

[@ktokie338]

For exfoliation and cleanliness it gets rid of dead skin. It’s like using a scrubber to wash dishes vs just using your hands.

[@EBKmichael]

@@ktokie338 Might need to send bra manual on personal hygeine. Mfs be strait mammals lmao

[@Sidewinder528]

The same Reason you Use A a sponge to wash dishes.....The same Reason you use a Sponge or Rag to wash a Car.......to scrub Dirt and dead Skin off of your Body. Doesn't matter if the soap is Bar or liquid

[@hannahcurry2465]

😭 Baby it’s not all white people that use just hands. I grew up using wash cloths to BATHE with. I’m 23 years old and I just learned yesterday that it’s not a common practice for many “whites”.

[@Metsopotamia]

You don’t even look white

[@hannahcurry2465]

@@Metsopotamia 😭 I am fully white. My mom’s side of the family had an olive complexion, she has French and German on her side. I stay getting asked if I am Hispanic or mixed.

[@Metsopotamia]

@@hannahcurry2465 you're literally brown... do a dna test if you dont believe me

[@denisehughes2898]

Ok, I rewatched this because someone commented on my post. You can soap up your hands to wash your private parts so that you DON'T dirty the washcloth and can reuse it. My parents didn't teach me this; I just used my brain and figured it out my own self. I would call some of the comments racist below, but I've heard you can't call people downing white people racist, so I'm going to call it elder abuse. 🤣😂🤣

[@sistahspeaks9816]

You get two washcloths yt people just nasty asf