You learn something every day -- it has never once occurred to me to use a washcloth to spread soap, though I must admit to occasionally using the plastic pom-pom thing...
I used to be a bar-to-skin guy. But shortly after I started down the slippery slope of razors and soaps and creams, I've been using a washcloth in the shower. Unless I'm in a hurry. Soap to skin is faster. Fast Orange is AWESOME...for it's intended purpose. Haven't used Lava since before half of you were born. Nasty stuff! By the way...what's a bath?