Whew! I've been attempting to adhere to @Zany_in_CO 's First rule of soap is PATIENCEPatience? Me? I'm a soaper, Silly!
but its sooooooooooo hard to be patient!
Comforted by the notion its not just me : )
To the OP... I use an alcohol spritz, I find I don't get soda ash when I CPOP but do when just covered in towels.