Read what Mumsnet users think of Milton’s new antibacterial hand sanitiser

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This is the feedback thread for the 120 Mumsnet users with at least one child aged 3 months and 5 years who have been testing Milton’s new antibacterial hand sanitiser. Testers were asked to try the hand sanitiser with their whole family as and when needed over the course of two weeks. The sanitiser is suitable for the whole family from 3 months old and is made from 100% plant based, natural ingredients, is alcohol-free and dermatologically tested.

Here’s what Milton has to say: “We care for babies' fragile skin as well as protecting little ones and their family from germs. This is why we have developed the first Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser that is fully suitable for little ones skin from 3 months old. Our alcohol free foam kills 99.9% of germs in a matter of seconds and our plant based formula is better for the environment, you and your baby. Ideal for on the go use, our rinse-free formula is perfect for hand hygiene with no need for water or soap.”

Testers, please give your feedback by answering the questions below:

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?
2. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?
3. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?
4. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?
5. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

All testers who give their feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnetter will win a £100 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!
MNHQ

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What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s

My son has sensitive skin where most products cause redness Milton's was much more gentle so i love the product.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

Love that its plant based with no nasty chemicals especially as my baby son is using it.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Yes handy travel size bottle for out and about

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

Loved it as easier for the lids to see it and rub into their skin

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

I would recommend Milton's foe young kids

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?
It's great! Works well and doesn't have that strong alcohol smell.
2. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?
The scent! So much nicer than normal
3. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?
Yes! The only downsize was the lid which was hard to keep hold of when also dealing with kids.
4. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?
It was easier to use on little hands, and you could see if you had got the foam all over the hand which is hard to do with gels.
5. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?
Yes! It might be more expensive than others, but it's kinder to the hands, and doesn't leave a strong scent so you can eat after using it without having to find somewhere to wash your hands when out and about.

Thanks for letting me try it

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

I thought the product was effective and convenient. It fills a gap in the market very nicely.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

Yes, it was nice to get away from the chemical smell of other hand sanitisers. I liked the fact that it is plant based and fragrance free. It felt kind to the skin.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Very easy. No mess at all. Great size for the changing bag.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

It feels gentler and there's less mess.

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Yes I would.

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

Liked it, good size, easy to use

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser?

Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance? I liked the foaminess, and so did my 4 year old. It felt like he was actually rubbing it in successfully. Also used it on my 7 month old and it felt very gentle for her hands.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Yep, super easy, the pump works well.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

Love this, no spillage everywhere

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Yes definitely and I will buy again.

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

Seems like a good product, easy to use and not sticky like some other products

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

I liked that it was foam rather than gel as it isn’t sticky and is easy to get a suitable amount. Yes-plant, and no alcohol makes it feel safer for skin

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Very easy (once my children had got used to it being foam and not gel) - no mess or sticky hands

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

Positive, reduces stickiness

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Yes

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

Liked it, loved that it was foam but I didn't like the smell and neither did one of my children

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

Liked it was from a trusted brand and no alcohol

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Yes extremely - good size

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

Loved the foam and so did the kids - much easier and didn't drip everywhere!

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Yes absolutely

1. I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was, I loved the fact it was a foam and sank in so quickly.
2. I liked the fact it had no alcohol as it didn't dry out our hands. I liked the fact that the lid was tight as it meant my 3 year old couldn't take it off.
3. Really easy to use, didn't slip off your hands like other santizers.
4. Loved the fact it was a foam!
5. I would one hundred percent recommend this product. Really easy to just shove in your bag.

1. very good 2. I like most is plant based 3. very easy to use everywhere 4. I like it 5. yes, I would

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

Worked well. My children prefer the foam sanitisers so they were happy to use. Dried quickly.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

We liked that it had no smell as my children do not like strong smelling stuff. No rashes etc.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Yes, small bottle so easy to put in bag. Very easy.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

My children prefer to use a foam, they prefer the sensation than a gel.

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Yes.

1. I didnt like the smell
2. I liked the texture most. It wasn't fragrance free.
3. Yeah it was easy to use, I liked the pump
4. Yes I liked the foam it wasn't sticky
5. I think I would recommend it but the info on the bottle is confusing. Is it anti bacterial or anti viral or both? I think probably it would be good to know if it killed covid

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser? - I like Milton as a brand & overall I liked it but don't think it would be my first choice

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance? - I liked that it was foam & alcohol free

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about? - was definitely easy to use, easier than some other hand gels that can be too watery

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel? - I think its great, it's what I liked most about the product

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children? - maybe, it was good but I didn't like the smell

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

I don't like the smell of it.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

I liked that it was easy to rub in. It did have a funky smell though.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Yes, very easy.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

It made it easier to apply.

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Yes

1. Great! Liked it was a foam so easy to use on young children.
2. No alcohol and it was a foam so easy to apply the right amount and it wasn't sticky like other hand gels.
3. Very easy to apply and soaked into skin well.
4. As a foam it was easier to apply, especially with young children. No spillages by applying too much!
5. Yes would recommend. My 4 Yr old dd has eczema on her hands and will happily use this, but not other hand gels. aggravate her

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser? My five year old was obsessed with using it- the foam texture definitely made it feel like fun and not a chore.
2. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance? No drying alcohol, and the fact it lacked fragrance - food for sensitive skin. However I did note that it's an anti bacterial and not anti-viral. I presume it would not be effective against covid (where it's generally recommended that strong isopropyl alcohol is used, albeit this is very drying for sensitive skin.)
3. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about? Very convenient to use when out and about!
4. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel? As stated in 1, the foam was extremely well received by the children in the family!
5. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children? Yes, for antibacterial purposes. Unless you can tell me otherwise, I think we would still use a separate anti viral gel when needed.

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

Was ok. Bit small in size.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

Yes that was good

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Yes fine

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

Iiked that aspect.

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Yes really handy.

1. Good family friendly option

Seemed kinder to skin.

1. The fact it was plant based and alcohol free.
2. Yes packaging was good.
3. Prefer foam to gel doesn't go everywhere like gel
4. Yes

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

I liked that it is dispensed as a light foam which is easy to apply to hands without dripping or feeling sticky. It dries in quickly without leaving any residue. Skin doesn't feel dried out after using. The design of the bottle and pump allow even young children to dispense it without it being messy. It was gentle on even very sensitive skin, and I liked the fact it has plant based active ingredients. I couldn't find information on the packaging as to what materials the bottle, pump and lid are made of, and no recycling information other than to dispose in accordance with regulation which didn't help me to know whether it can be recycled or not.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

I liked that it is alcohol free and uses plant based ingredients. Being fragrance free will be less likely to trigger skin sensitivities.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

It was very easy to use both at home and on the go. The design makes it easy for even little hands to dispense and use it without it being messy. The light foam doesn't drip or leave a sticky residue, and the bottle is small enough for popping in pockets or my handbag, or sitting neatly in the home.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

I prefer this to the gel sanitisers as they can drip, feel sticky, leave residue on the hands and take a while to dry in. This foam was much more user friendly.

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children

Yes, I already have. It's much less faff than other sanitisers we've used, is gentle on even the most sensitive skin and has natural ingredients with no alcohol.

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

• I loved this product. Very gentle yet very effective.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

• I loved the fact that it is alcohol & fragrance free which makes it perfect for everyone and especially for people with sensitive skin it is like a saviour.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

• Yes, very easy to carry around. I loved the packaging.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

• This is for the first time ever that i have used a sanitizer which is foam based rather than a gel & i loved this interesting and unique formula very much.

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

• I would definitely recommend.

1)What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser? I liked that it came out in mousse form so it didnt run all over the place! I also have trust in Milton as a brand so felt that it was a quality product.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance? I liked that it wasnt messy to use, has no alcohol. It may be no fragrance but I did find it had an unpleasant smell.
2. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about? Yes it was easy to use and especially handy out an about in this hot weather, as other sanitizer can get more runny in the heat and shoot out the dispenser making a mess. This did not have that problem.
3. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel? Really liked that it was foam based, much easier to use.
4. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children? I would yes

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

We really liked it!

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser?

good consistency for a 4 year old to use without going everywhere!

Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?
Yes! This helps as my child hates the strong smelling sanitisers on the market.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Yes, although we’d love an easy way to attach it to a bag or buggy.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

Perfect to avoid half a bottle being used in one go!!

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Yes!

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

We liked it, the foam was less messy and convenient. I didn’t like the smell much but it disappeared after a few seconds.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

Yes, that is exactly what I liked best, I was less worried about harsh chemicals drying out our skin although I was still reluctant to use it on my 10 month old as she would inevitably suck her fingers at some point and I didn’t like the idea of her consuming it!

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Yes definitely. The foam was less messy and the bottle was a handy size for a bag or pocket.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

Good - it is less likely to be spilt onto the floor!

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Yes, although I don’t think you can beat washing hands with soap and water where possible.

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

Brilliant, well designed product.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

Love that it is plant based and no alcohol etc. The pump mechanism was good and the foam didn't drip like other hand sanitisers.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Yes, very.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

It's a good idea, much better than gels that drip. Great for children especially.

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Absolutely.

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

If it smelled better this would be brilliant.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

I love that it doesn't have alcohol but I'm concerned it may not be effective against covid. It's very gentle on our hands.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Very easy, the pump/foam combo makes it very easy to use.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

Love this, no mess!

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Yes if I knew it was effective against covid and they wanted an alcohol free one. I prefer the neals yard one which is equally gentle on the hands but has a bonus of smelling amazing and while it has alcohol I know it's effective against covid.

1. What were your overall thoughts on Milton’s antibacterial hand sanitiser?

I really liked it. Such a convenient size and the foam action is great.

1. What did you like most about the sanitiser? Did you like the fact that it is plant based, has no alcohol and no fragrance?

I loved the fact it's plant based and alcohol free. My younger children's skin tends to react to traditional hand sanitizer but we had no issues with the Milton one.

1. Was the sanitiser easy to use both in the home and when out and about?

Very.

1. How do you feel about the hand sanitiser being a foam based product rather than a gel?

It absorbed faster and was a more pleasant sensation overall.

1. Would you recommend Milton antibacterial hand sanitiser to other parents of young children?

Most definitely.

I’m a big convert to the product.

I liked the size but would prefer more variety of sizes maybe with some way of attaching to bags etc also a variety of fragrances

We used it mainly out of the house - whe shopping and going to and from activities

Yes o will be purchasing again