[legal-advicer]

My post may be really silly. But, in my opinion, the 'poonool' gets dirty obsorbing sweat and natural oil secreted by our own body. The 'body odour' stays on the thread on the permanent basis. I always wondered about the 'hygine value' of permanent thread (sometimes only changed once per year?). It is like changing undergaments once a year. Besides, to my annoyance, I found just one thread breaking off and hanging loose; happened somany times. I used to change it every week or even at more frequent intervals. By the way, I seldom had oil bath; I did not think it did any good anyway.

Although I said there are more ways for a 'poonool' to get oily and dirty than just from an 'oil bath', here is a suggestion - complete poonool can be covered by 'cling wrap' or any such 'food wraps' before commencing the 'oil applying rituals. The wrap can be taken off after complete drying of the body at the end of the ritual. The poonool that way may not get any more oily & dirty than it was before the 'oil bath' ritual.

My sincere suggestion would be to change every week or more often; best to learn the mantras and conduct do-your-own 'poonool changing'. I see that as more practical.

Cheers!