poonal can never be removed. why can't you wash while bathing. i am sorry to say that this type of discussions araise only when we are ignorent about the importance and the basics. poonal purifies you. it never gets maligned. perform sandyavandanam regularly. feel the difference. i am in gulf . not regular in sanyavandanam while in india . here the prayer time( five times in a day) is my eye opener. really it makes wonder believe me