Synthetic detergent bar and pouf for holding bar

A cleaning set, characterized in that it comprises: (1) A stick composition comprising. (a) 5% to 90% by weight of a synthetic surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; and (b) 10% to 90% by weight of a stick structurant selected from the group consisting of fatty acids and esters or salts thereof; alcohols and esters thereof; polyalkylene glycols, with a MW of between 2000 and 100,000, starches and hydrophobically modified water-soluble polymer; and (c) 0% to 10% by weight of water; and (2) a natural, lightweight polymeric mesh personal cleaning sponge; each sponge has a suitable shape to use as a manual cleaning implement; and where said stick composition (1) is inserted into said sponge (2) such that the sponge envelops the stick composition. It has been found that foam can be increased by inserting the stick into the bag, even in compositions comprising foam depressant emollients. The bar holder and bar also help reduce the perception of pastiness.