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Bubble bath doesn't bubble anymore

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OldEvilOwl · 13/01/2022 20:03

Is it just me? bubble bath just doesn't seem to bubble anymore? I remember when I used to make a 'beard' on the kids and it was huge. I have tried all different types, resorted back to Matey which used to be good, but nothing like it used to be. Disappointing to be honest. What's going on?

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BobGoodman · 11/06/2026 13:56

Compared to when? If you mean the 1960s, that's easily understandable, as the powders used strong formulas very similar to the high-suds all-purpose household detergents of the time. However, even liquids and gels like Badedas at the time tended to be more concentrated and harsher. But even over the time since then, the trend has continued toward milder formulations, often at some sacrifice of suds volume and/or persistence. A product initially performs well, but then after some time out on the market brings in some usually rare complaints of skin and/or urogenital irritation, so they reformulate it and sacrifice some of that performance. Another factor is that as the population ages, the average user's skin becomes older and drier, so they reformulate soaps and similar products to recapture the client base they had when younger, oilier-skinned people were using it.

Helendee · 13/01/2022 22:56

I’ve found the same with washing up liquid recently, I even went back to buying expensive ones but they produce just as few bubbles.

100daysandBeyond · 13/01/2022 22:06

Ours is because of our pathetic quiet and gentle tap.

Fuck that, give me a thunder roar tap and I want BUBBLES.

Can't believe I have to do the Flanagan swish.

catelina · 13/01/2022 21:56

It'll be the bath - it needs a clean! Especially if you've been using oils or salts because they kill off foam

SapphireEyes88 · 13/01/2022 21:49

It could be reduced SLS or SLS free? This is a foaming agent in many bath products.
I can't use products with SLS due to psoriasis and add cocamidopropyl betaine to SLS-free shampoo to get a lather.

Greydogs123 · 13/01/2022 20:23

Agree with pp, we also use radox or Tesco own brand and get loads of bubbles and we’re in a hardish water area.

PlanktonsComputerWife · 13/01/2022 20:23

Radox bubbles like mad.

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OldEvilOwl · 13/01/2022 20:21

Have you moved to a hard water area?

No another house but just down the road

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TheHoptimist · 13/01/2022 20:19

@derekthe1adyhamster

I've noticed this. I use a whisk as the water is running in 😄
Too posh to use your fingers?
Rupertpenrysmistress · 13/01/2022 20:18

You have to swish as Micky Flanagan says.

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OldEvilOwl · 13/01/2022 20:14

@derekthe1adyhamster

I've noticed this. I use a whisk as the water is running in 😄
Grin
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OldEvilOwl · 13/01/2022 20:12

Thanks for suggestions, am making notes

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derekthe1adyhamster · 13/01/2022 20:12

I've noticed this. I use a whisk as the water is running in 😄

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OldEvilOwl · 13/01/2022 20:12

Didn't mean to enable voting

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WalkersAreNotTheOnlyCrisps · 13/01/2022 20:12

@Cuwins

My radox and Tesco own version of the same thing definitely does- often I have too many bubbles.
Was going to say exactly this.
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OldEvilOwl · 13/01/2022 20:10

Maybe I need to give my bath a good scrub. We have had bath bombs in there so maybe its the oils

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nothingcanhurtmewithmyeyesshut · 13/01/2022 20:10

Imperial Leather still does, I get loads and live in a hard water area.

ParkheadParadise · 13/01/2022 20:09

Another vote for the essential Waitrose range. I like Chamomile bubble bath.
A bargain at £1.20 for 750ml.

RB68 · 13/01/2022 20:09

oh and the other tip - do wind the bobbin up under water - used to amuse my DD with that one when she was little

Wrenna · 13/01/2022 20:09

Use cheap shampoo!

Ck2992 · 13/01/2022 20:08

I have had the exact same thought just this week. It's never bubbly. We live in a soft water area as a pp had posted about hard water, so it's not that here!

RB68 · 13/01/2022 20:08

I suspect its the water type add some salt to your bath and see if that helps (Not masses but its used to soften water so might help)

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 13/01/2022 20:07

If you have an over bath shower, use that instead of the taps.

Cuwins · 13/01/2022 20:06

My radox and Tesco own version of the same thing definitely does- often I have too many bubbles.

Sunshineandrainbow · 13/01/2022 20:05

We like waitrose own bubble bath and happy with the bubbles. Unfragranced or grapefruit. I do slosh it about as I pour to create more.