Astonish

Astonish products carry Cruelty Free International approval and are vegan, which matters to many households choosing what to keep by the sink. The Protect and Care handwashes are pH balanced and dermatologically tested. The aloe vera version is anti bacterial, and the pack says it removes 99.9% of bacteria; the vitamin E version is a moisturising everyday wash. Both come in large pump bottles that last well on a busy kitchen sink.

They sit in skin care in our personal care and household department.

Wet your hands, pump once or twice, and lather for at least twenty seconds, working between the fingers and around the nails, then rinse and dry. The anti bacterial aloe vera wash suits the kitchen, especially after handling raw meat or fish, while the vitamin E wash is gentle enough for frequent use in the bathroom. When cooking with chilli and spices, a thorough wash before touching your eyes saves a lot of discomfort.

Keep the bottles upright and out of direct sun. For the rest of the house, see laundry and kitchen foil and wraps.