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How do I get rid of out of date hand gel sustainably?

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Scissor · 30/11/2023 00:06

I've got lots.. Hand dispensers and litres of refill through a second job I had over lockdown who were brilliant at making everyone feel safe.
It's dated but every single bottle, gel, refill bottle is plastic.
Do I empty the contents? Would any organisation or charity want this?
I have no clue where to best get this stuff gone without adding to landfill.
Please.. Any ideas welcome 🤗

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Bobtheamazinggingerdog · 30/11/2023 05:19

'Rare toxic cleaning chemicals' really? You thought we were all rubbing toxic cleaning chemicals all over our skin and our kids??

I also googled whether it's safe to pour down the sink. Seems to be ok as long as you pour lots of water down at the same time. I don't think it's going to cause a fire if it's diluted!

Aparecium · 30/11/2023 06:35

Ocani · 30/11/2023 01:21

LOL did you stockpile?

Just use it for cleaning. Glass, mirror, taps, screens etc. It is just alcohol so doesn't clean as thoroughly as things like Cif - I mean, I wouldn't rely on it to remove all germs and bacteria from a bathroom or kitchen. But for getting little areas sparkling it's good.

LOL it's a sanitiser - it's entire job is to remove all germs and bacteria!

Lemevoir · 30/11/2023 07:12

I imagine that the expiry date is because of the alcohol in it evaporating, rather than it going "off".

JanefromLondon1 · 30/11/2023 07:35

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aswarmofmidges · 30/11/2023 08:11

It will get slightly less effective but for non medical purposes I would jus keep using it

Era · 30/11/2023 08:18

The most sustainable thing you can do it use it. It will be fine even past the expiry date.

newnamethanks · 30/11/2023 08:18

Use it.

Triptastico · 30/11/2023 08:50

Can you Olio it?

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