Keeping a bar of soap handy when you are on your trip is a bright idea. but can you bring a bar of soap on a plane?
You can bring a bar of soap on a plane carry-on and checked baggage without any restriction, however liquid soap will need to follow the TSA 3-1-1 liquid rule, only 3.4 oz / 100 ml or less for each container are allowed and packed with other toiletries in a single quart sized bag.
This post covers everything you need to know about bringing soap on a plane and some of the best ways to pack your soap.
Can You Bring a Bar Of Soap Through The Security Checkpoint?
According to the TSA you can bring bar of soap through the security checkpoint without any restrictions,
Here’s what they say about soap.
Noni asked the TSA about traveling with solid soap in carry-on baggage and the TSA replied that a bar of soap is allowed in the cabin without any restrictions.
Liquid soap like shaving soap is allowed through the security checkpoint but in limited quantities (3.4 oz 100 ml for a single container ) and must be placed in quart-sized travel bags.
Soap in powder form has another special rule, if it is more than 12 oz /350 ml it will require an additional separated screening by the TSA agent.
Here is what the TSA stated about powders.
Powders more than 12 oz. / 350 ml must be placed in a separate bin for X-ray screening. Most of the time they will be subject to additional screening and containers may need to be opened. to avoid any inconvenience advised to place powders more than 12 oz/ 350 ml in your check luggage.
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Brin a bar of Soap In Carry-on Baggage
If your soap is solid, the good news is that there are no quantity or size limits you can bring in carry-on luggage, and as long as your soap will fit in your carry-on baggage you don’t need to worry.
Emma asked the TSA for its bar soap in carry-on baggage and if it has to be in a quart sized bag which TSA recommends for liquids.
The TSA replied that solid soaps are good to bring in carry-on baggage and don’t have to be packed with liquid bags.
Can You Bring a bar of Soap In a Checked Bag?
All kinds of soap are allowed in checked baggage, just like shampoo liquid or solid soap do not have restrictions in check baggage, you can take a full size liquid soap in checked baggage without any problem.
The one thing you should consider is your airline checked baggage size and weight.
Dannielle asked the TSA if African black soap is allowed in checked baggage, the TSA replied that bar soap is allowed in checked bags without any issues.
When traveling with expensive items it is preferable to not place them in check baggage. For example this pack of Dial Armour Bar Soap is almost $250 and it isn’t worth being lost or stolen in your checked baggage.
What Type Of Soap Can You Bring On a Plane?
You can bring any type of soap you want inside you carry on or check baggage,whether it is Dove Skin Soap or Safeguard Antibacterial Beige Bar Soap.
The only thing you need to consider is if your soap is liquid, it should not go above 3.4 oz 100 ml in carry on baggage rather than that you are just fine.
Also there are no limits to the number of bars of soap you can bring on a plane, you can bring as much as you need as long as it is solid.
In addition of your soap you can bring also in your toiletry bag the following liquids with no more than 3.4 oz:
- Liquid Soap
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Moisturizing cream for the face and body
- Deodorant / Perfume
- Cleansing
How To Pack Bar Of Soap When Traveling?
You can easily secure your soap in a small poach like this Matador Toiletry Bag and place it inside your toiletry bag.
Also using a regular soap box will work just fine, especially when using soap regularly.
When traveling with liquid soap in checked baggage, make sure that your container is well sealed and leak proof, test your bottle before filling it to identify any potential issues before they become a costly problem.
Final Thoughts
There are no restrictions on traveling with a bar of soap or any solid in general, you can take as much as you need in both carry on and checked baggage.
Liquid soap, you will have to abide by the TSA liquid rules which is no more than 3.4 oz 100 ml in a single container packed in a one quart-size bag.
If it happens you want to take powder soap in your carry on baggage, more than 350mL or 12 oz. the TSA will tend to apply additional screening at the security checkpoint.
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Happy travels
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