Miniml refillable bubble baths (body washes)
Miniml Bodywash & Bubblebaths are the ideal swap to keep on hand for an eco-friendly foamy bubble bath (they also double up as shower gels). Made with biodegradable ingredients (and Yorkshire water), all scents are naturally derived, and the bottles can be taken back to shops to be refilled (or use the QR code to send them back for washing, refilling and sending back to you).
Choose from:
- English Lavender & Chamomile
- Nourishing Coconut
- Tea Tree & Mint
- Pink Grapefruit & Aloe Vera
There are discounts for regular subscriptions, and students.
Choose unscented bath products if pregnant/nursing. If you use bath water diverters (that hang out the window to reuse water for the garden), only choose unscented biodegradable products – even sea salt could harm plants and pets/birds/wildlife drinking the water below).
Bio-D offers a fragrance-free biodegradable bubble bath, if you prefer or need not to use scent. Approved by Allergy UK, there are 5L refills available.
For toxic bathroom products, recycle empty bottles with kerbside collections. For bottles with product, dispose of them at your council’s hazardous waste department.
Bath safety tips (for adults and children)
Test the water before you get in the bath, and always stand up slowly when you get out (avoid very hot baths for heart/blood pressure conditions and pregnancy/nursing. Limit baths to 30 minutes or so, and avoid slippery bath oils (a non-slip bath mat helps to stay safe too).
NHS has a 2-minute video by a midwife on safe baby baths (never leave babies alone for a second, and avoid bath seats, as these can quickly detach).
When running a bath, test temperature by adding hot water with your wrist or elbow, keep your baby’s head clear of the water, and don’t bath straight after feeds (nor if a baby is hungry or tired). Avoid baby oils and talcum powder (don’t use cotton buds to clean ears, the cause of most infections).
Keeping pets safe near bathrooms
Avoid pet-toxic plants in bathrooms or other rooms (read more on pet-friendly gardens – some indoor plants like lilies or sago palm can even harm, by a tail brushing past). Likewise, keep scented oils (esp. citrus) away from pets (never use xylitol toothpastes – or gums/baked goods containing it – in homes with pets).
Avoid facing indoor plants to outdoor gardens (and use curtains/blinds/screens over windows), to help stop birds flying into windows.
