What to do with hotel toiletries/amenities kits (and even excess Qantas PJs!)

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I use the hair products to do my personal item hand washing whilst I'm away. Much better than soap, they smell nice and dry more quickly if you add conditioner :)
 
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Rebekkap said:
I seem to have accumulated an entire cupboard full of miniature bottles of shampoo etc (apparently a lot of hotels throw them out even if they look unused, in case they are not unused, so I hate leaving them there to be wasted, plus there really is a limit to the number of amenities kits one needs!)

I was wondering what to do with them, and remembering the night my partner ended up in emergency, I rushed to the hospital, and he wanted to brush his teeth but the shops were shut and I hadn't brought anything with me. It's pretty miserable being in hospital and not well, and worse if you can't even brush your teeth! I thought hospitals might be able to use the excess unwanted stuff I accumulate from travelling so much - sure enough, the Monash hospital is apparently desperate for such supplies - Monash hospital desperate for shoes and toiletries - Local News - News - Waverley Leader - You can find out how to donate by calling the hospital on 9594 2290 (if you are in Melbourne).

There are no doubt hospitals in other states that could use similar donations. I'm currently in the US, but I'm going to do a big purge of the bathroom cabinets and donate a bunch of unused stuff when I get home - hopefully it will make someone in hospital feel a little less awful!
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I suspect there will be issues with the items not being sealed.
 
Pollywaffle said:
Great idea.

I give mine to a friend who passes them on to a women's shelter. If women are fleeing their home, they rarely stop to gather toiletries.
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Mrs GPH was doing that via her mother when she was with quota
 
GPH said:
I suspect there will be issues with the items not being sealed.
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A lot of them *are* sealed. All the toothbrushes/toothpastes tend to come in a small plastic pouch. Quite a lot of the small bottles have stickers on the side.
 
userlame said:
Why is taking the spare toothbrush, soap, shampoo, showercap, etc that you didn't actually need at the hotel OK, but the TP is off limits?
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Because the toiletries are in small convenient travel size portions. And not available at the size for retail purchase so you can't buy them. If you could buy them, perhaps they wouldn't get taken so much. Well that's why I sometimes take them and not because I don't want to pay for them. Toilet paper is the same anywhere so taking it just because you can is just a bit scroogish to me.

Ozmark, I'm betting most people don't do it.

Emma, not sure if that bathroom is an upgrade but its a picture of the bathroom of the room standard we booked. So looking good. :)
 
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Pushka said:
Because the toiletries are in small convenient travel size portions. And not available at the size for retail purchase so you can't buy them. If you could buy them, perhaps they wouldn't get taken so much. Well that's why I sometimes take them and not because I don't want to pay for them. Toilet paper is the same anywhere so taking it just because you can is just a bit scroogish to me.

Oxmark, I'm betting most people don't do it.



Emma, not sure if that bathroom is an upgrade but its a picture of the bathroom of the room standard we booked. So looking good. :)
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When you have stayed there just when leaving ... suggest taking a photo from the same angle etc. will all freebies removed or used !

Post both pics here then!

EH
 
When travelling in Asia, you need to have it (the TP) on you at all times, maybe that's why they leave an extra?
 
The Pink Ladies movement at our local public hospital (Coffs Harbour Base Hospital) welcomes donations of these items and sell them to patients for a nominal amount to aid the hospital's ancillary facilities. I am sure the Pink Ladies elsewhere do the same. They do a wonderful job.

Bits of old soap should never be thrown out, especially if well perfumed. They deter moths and silverfish and help stored clothing maintain a clean smell, rather than a musty one. Put them in pockets of garments at risk in the wardrobe. Don't forget to remove them before wearing.

I should add that I am a very happily married male.
 
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