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Would nice handwash or shower gel be a better ‘new home’ gift?

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JMSA · 19/08/2025 01:07

My cleaner is so happy as she has just moved into her first flat, after months of sofa surfing. I’m delighted for her and bought her a nice candle and card as a wee gift. Now I’ve decided that the candle isn’t quite enough on its own and would like to add a small extra. Trying to be sensible with my money, so I’m thinking the Lidl ‘l’occitane’ dupe handwash, or a ‘posh’ Lidl shower gel.
Which would you prefer to receive? Would love to hear from Lidl shoppers who use these, as I’m not sure which one to choose. I don’t think she has any skin sensitivity, as I’ve never seen her use rubber gloves while cleaning.
I will go with the majority vote - thanks!

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MissedItByThisMuch · 19/08/2025 01:14

I think a nice Hand Wash is a better, less intimate gift for someone you don’t know personally.

Tiredofwhataboutery · 19/08/2025 01:15

I’d be a bit surprised to get showergel as it seems personal so I’d get handwash.

JMSA · 19/08/2025 01:21

Aah ok, fair point. Thank you.

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Caerulea · 19/08/2025 01:24

Personally I wouldn't go with anything to do with self or house cleaning.
Have you got any houseplants you could pot up some cuttings from? Or put into water prop for her?

KawasakiBabe · 19/08/2025 01:35

I love a nice hand wash, go for that.

Delphiniumandlupins · 19/08/2025 01:49

I think handwash will always get used, showers gel might not. It's very kind of you.

Christmasbear1 · 19/08/2025 01:53

Lidl do a loccitane dupe hand cream. It's really good and has similar ingredients

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JMSA · 19/08/2025 02:10

Thanks everyone. Chocolates could be a good shout, though she never eats or drinks anything round mine (I do offer!), so I’m not sure where her preferences lie. My logic was that handwash will generally get used, even if she put it in the bathroom for guests rather than her en-suite. I’m not green-fingered at all and always inwardly groan when I receive plant gifts, so wouldn’t want to put that pressure on anyone else 😁

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