Nellie my elephant holding a FreshWipes leaflet which says: 'Struggling to shower' and has a picture of the grapefruit and coconut FreshWipes on it. Next to her are two orange packets of grapefruit and then two blue packets of coconut FreshWipes.
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FreshWipes (sponsored+competition)

15 October 2021 / 16 Comments

FreshWipes are an incredible development, created by Liz Barnes, to help people feel clean when they don’t have access to a shower.

What Makes FreshWipes Special?

FreshWipes are antibacterial and biodegradable large wipes that are so moist you can squeeze the water out. They come in two fresh fragrances: Coconut and Grapefruit.

My Opinion of FreshWipes

I have been using FreshWipes for a few weeks now and I’ve benefited from using them on early mornings, preparing for the dreaded 9am hospital appointments, when a 5am wash is just too much! I have also found them really useful if I need to freshen up in the day (I have poor temperature control), especially after physio, and if I am too tired to wash in the evening. I love the coconut fragrance the most; it actually smells like coconut! The grapefruit ones have a much milder scent. The wipes are extremely thick and strong, and I have found that one is actually enough to wash my entire body. You don’t need to rinse afterwards, but at the same time are not left feeling sticky, something I particularly hate. I am impressed with them.

Nellie my elephant holding a FreshWipes leaflet which says: 'Struggling to shower' and has a picture of the grapefruit and coconut FreshWipes on it. Next to her are two orange packets of grapefruit and then two blue packets of coconut FreshWipes.
Nellie my elephant advertising FreshWipes

FreshWipe Uses

You may be thinking: “This is no good for me because I am not disabled.” (I know not all of my readers are). However, after thinking about it, I realised how many uses these wipes have. Here are some of the people, or situations, I think could benefit from these wipes:

  • Disabled, acute and chronically ill people
  • Hospital stays/post surgery
  • Elderly people
  • Mothers with newborn babies
  • Festival goers
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (D of E)
  • Camping
  • After sports
  • HGV drivers
  • Freshening up throughout the day

Personally, for me, I think they would have been particularly beneficial when I was bedbound and after post surgery. I can still remember those Conti wipes; the nurses had the special ability of wringing them out until they were almost bone dry! I don’t know whether they were trying to not get the bed wet, or what the aim was, but it certainly didn’t feel like I was clean afterwards. It’s not refreshing to be washed with a dry wipe!

FreshWipes Cost

FreshWipes are £5.99 a pack, £20 for 5 (on a current offer, normally £29.95), £39 for 10 (on a current offer, normally £59.99) and a box of 30 for £99. Initially, I thought this was quite expensive, however for the quality, and the fact you only need one for a good wash of your entire body, I think they are definitely worth it.

Competition!

For your chance to win £39 worth of FreshWipes (kindly donated by FreshWipes) and try them out yourself simply subscribe to my blog, like and comment ‘yes please and a heart’ on my Instagram post on 15th October 2021 entry closes on 5th November 2021 at midday.

The winner will be drawn at random and contacted. There are no cash alternatives.

Hannah x

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