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Why I switched from gel to foaming hand wash (and why I'm never going back!)

“I never thought washing my hands could feel so satisfying.”

By Lucie S. | Thursday, 18th September 2025

Why I switched from gel to foaming hand wash (and why I'm never going back!)

“I never thought washing my hands could feel so satisfying.”

By Lucie S. | Thursday, 18th September 2025

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Cloud-soft foam, cloud-soft hands

Perfect for sensitive skin

I've been using gel hand wash for years (who hasn't, right?!). But it was leaving my hands feeling really dry, and the same old fragrances to choose from every time. And the bottles? All made of single-use plastic that didn't look great at my sink.

The first time I tried Foaming Hand Wash, it was like a lightbulb had gone off! The foam was so soft (almost cloud-like!), creamy and felt amazing on my hands.

Why hadn't I tried this sooner?

A little foam cleans a lot

Better for you and the planet

Here’s the secret nobody talks about: with gel hand wash, most of us instinctively turn on the tap before lathering - and leave it running.

That habit wastes gallons of water every year.

Foaming hand wash changes the game. You can pump directly onto dry hands, lather, then rinse. Simple. More satisfying. And a lot better for the planet.

We use neat’s Foaming Hand Wash, which comes as a clever little concentrate in a (tiny!) glass bottle. You just mix it with water at home. The concentrated solution is a double win, as it means there is no unnecessary water being shipped around either.

Cleaner, More Convenient

and happier little hands

Foam = happier little hands

Now that's a win-win

With gel, we were always wiping sticky residue off the bottle, cleaning up drips on the sink, or unclogging messy pumps.

Foam is neat, quick, and drip-free.

Plus, kids love it - which means clean hands without the battle. If that isn't a reason to switch, then I don't know what is!

Gel hand wash had its time, but foaming hand wash is the upgrade we didn’t know we needed.

Softer on skin, better for the planet, and cleaner all around. Once you try it, you’ll never want to go back.

We subscribe to the Foaming Hand Wash from neat. You can get their Discovery Kit for just £15 (40% off), which comes with a sleek refillable aluminium bottle and four refills with your first order.

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