Regular soaking is just that......regular water source in a tub while you spot clean the enclosure is a convenient way to do it. We feed & clean frog nightly because of our situation. Once a week, they are soaked while we do thorough cleaning.....it's usually no longer than 5 minutes per frog, but it's enough to make sure they are hydrated & cleaner. The honey/pedialyte soaks are for medicinal purposes usually.