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Nice handwash for downstairs loo

66 replies

MATB1 · 05/12/2014 19:17

We've just redecorated our downstairs loo and I'm after a nice handwash that isn't too pricey DD1 has a thing about squirting it all out but is a bit different to the norm. Any suggestions?

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bonhomme · 05/12/2014 19:21

I used to get Molton Brown but tbh, the orange one in Aldi is just as nice. Maybe buy a cheaper one but decant into a nicer container - can anyone really tell the difference?

Boomtownsurprise · 05/12/2014 19:22

Baylis and Harding

Same smells as molten brown but about a quarter of the price. In tesco and asda for certs

Boomtownsurprise · 05/12/2014 19:24

Looks the same too bar name.

bonhomme · 05/12/2014 19:24

Yes, the Aldi ones are very similar to Baylis and Harding

Rinkydinkypink · 05/12/2014 19:25

Get yourself to tk max. Milton and brown, l'occtaine, Yorkshire soap company, Scottish soap company. Cow shed etc There are loads!

RoganJosh · 05/12/2014 19:28

If you're used to Molton Brown you may find B&H a step too far. It's £2 for 500ml, often on offer for £1 (MB is £16 for 300ml so a massive difference).
I've had nice ones from TKMaxx.
I also really like the radox Lime one. It's not expensive, but very lime-y. You'd need to decant it though.

fanjobiscuits · 05/12/2014 19:28

Neil's Yard are lovely and not cheap but not as expensive as molton brown

UncrushedParsley · 05/12/2014 19:32

Or get yourself a fairly plain cheaper one, then add a few drops of an essential oil that you like (obs) from Holland & Barret or somewhere.

bonhomme · 05/12/2014 19:33

There's no discernible difference between Molton Brown and B&H and the Aldi ones .. apart from the price!

MakeMeWarmThisWinter · 05/12/2014 19:45

I find the pale yellow Baylis and Harding one very drying although I like the packaging - and I also don't like that it's widely known that it's a very cheap MB rip-off! I'd rather use a Tesco own fancy one than B and H now.

I second TK Maxx, they always have loads of lovely looking hand wash by recognisably good brands, huge sizes with good discounts. I tend to swing by there if we're having house guests often.

bonhomme · 05/12/2014 19:50

Well I find all hand washes drying, including Molton Brown, so there is no difference for me.

I would decant anyway into a nicer bottle - unless it is important that guests see an exclusive brand name.

BatonRouge · 05/12/2014 19:50

Best hand-wash I've used is Bramley from a small company in Wiltshire. Divine smell of lavender and Lemongrass. Everyone comments on how lovely it is. MB is over rated in my opinion.

www.bramleyproducts.co.uk/shop/product_details.php?pid=2

bluebump · 05/12/2014 19:57

I like the Aldi moss one, it's lovely.

OttiliaVonBCup · 05/12/2014 19:59

I only use soap because I hate all the plastic bottles and decanters and soap comes wrapped in nice paper with is recycled.

NotMrsTumble · 05/12/2014 20:16

Champney citrus blush hand-wash. Usually on 3 for 2 in boots, smells like Christmas.

polyhymnia · 05/12/2014 20:22

I get one of the White Company ones -Verveine - though WC stuff is perhaps a bit of a cliche in this leafy suburb.

Greengardenpixie · 05/12/2014 20:52

er at first glance i read..nice handwash for downstairs too..oh dear!!!

mipmop · 05/12/2014 20:55

Method (£3) or Waitrose own brand (£1)

Raeray · 05/12/2014 21:00

Carex complete - limited edition...cola bottles!
Not probably classy enough for your lovely loo- But smells lovely Grin

MakeMeWarmThisWinter · 05/12/2014 21:13

Now I know MN can be very eye opening in these matters, so can I ask a question? I think decanting hand wash is a bit chavvy, putting it into a container that probably matches a loo brush Grin

Amirite?

temporaryusername · 05/12/2014 21:17

I find handwashes very drying unless you get sulphate free ones...Avalon ones are lovely if a bit of treat. Faith in nature don't look as good but are also gentle. Or a bottle of Dr Bronner's liquid soap.

temporaryusername · 05/12/2014 21:18

That Bramley site is gorgeous.

Dollyemi · 05/12/2014 21:21

Liz Earle do a nice one

bonhomme · 05/12/2014 21:27

If you think it's chavvy, stick to the plastic bottle (and mine doesn't match a loo brush)