On a weekly basis, soak your loofah in a solution made up of warm water and a few drops of pure essential oils. You can purchase essential oils from most health food stores.

Before placing the loofah in microwave, make sure it is completely wet and does not contain any metal parts to avoid the risk of fire. [5] X Research source

Replace a natural loofah every three to four weeks. Synthetic loofahs can be used for up to two months. [7] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source

Washcloths tend to be used more frequently and easier to wash and dry. In addition they accumulate less bacteria due to their physical structure. [8] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source If you can’t bare to part with your loofah, then alternate days between using a washcloth and a loofah.