what the soap in your downstairs loo really says about you. Who knew that something so prosaic would cause such debate. "People who try and impress their visitors by leaving expensive soap on display are just so pretentious,’" wrote one outraged reader. "A good bar of Lifebuoy works wonders," added another.I couldn’t help agreeing with these readers.
I also judge people on their choice of "handwash" – with utter disgust for buying such an appalling product. I don’t care what brand it is, from Aldi’s own label to Santa Maria Novella’s liquid soap (£50 for 250ml): any form of liquid handwash is an indefensible consumer choice.
The only kind of handwash I respect is a good old bar of soap. What’s wrong with "handwash"? Well, the Orwellian construct of the name for the stuff sets me on edge, even before I start thinking about all the other things wrong with it – and it’s perfect for such a contrived product.
Born from a point of particular evil where petrochemicals meet marketing.Handwash, and it's equally horrid and unnecessary sibling "bodywash", is basically Fairy liquid, just with a nicer smell and some emollients to make it feel creamier on the skin.
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