Clean up your act with Dirtbag

There is a never-ending list of names used to describe your cheating ex or the guy who never called – I won't list them all here, but suffice it to say: "dirtbag" may have passed your lips at least once. And while I don't condone name-calling, I am a big fan of the aptly named line Dirtbag Soaps.

In the same way that Wallingford dog heaven High Maintenance Bitch reminded everyone what the word actually means, soap maker Nancy Lomas uses an equally clever play on words for her line of dirt-busting soaps in mini burlap bags. Each Dirtbag Soaps bag contains a generous slab of uniquely scented soap labeled with various dating clichés that are empowering yet flirty. My personal favorite, "Lots of Fish in the Seaweed," is a seaweed-based soap with an ocean fragrance. Still thinking about that cheating ex? Try "Buzz Off," a shaving soap.

For the DIY fans, Lomas teaches cold-process soap making through Discover U and will also do private parties where, in the comfort of your own home, you can create your own Dirtbag soap – complete with clever name.

Dirtbag Soaps are available at Health Within in Redmond and online at www.dirtbagsoaps.com.

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