Soap suds enemas can help relieve constipation and prepare a person for certain medical procedures. However, as with any type of enema, following a doctor’s instructions is important to reduce ...

A soap suds enema can help treat stubborn cases of constipation or clear out the bowels before a procedure. We’ll go over how to make and administer one safely.

Soap surfactants consisting of harmful chemicals contaminate the water through soap suds. High concentrations of these detergents can reduce oxygen penetration into the water, affecting aquatic life.

So, sure, you can leave suds on your dishes after washing them. But like anything else you can do, it doesn’t mean you should. This article was edited by Megan Beauchamp and Maxine Builder.