Patently Obvious

Patently Obvious in Sainsbury

August 18, 2008 7:30 AM

Its now even easier to get your hands on Patently Obvious as you can now buy Patently Obvious Hand Washes and Foamers and Shower Gels in leading Sainsbury stores around the UK.

Just look out for the distinctive bottles in the bathing section of your local store.

 

Sink Side Chic

August 5, 2008 3:30 PM

We have been receiving lots of reviews and feedback from people on the look of our product as it seems people have become as fond of the look of our packaging as they have the natural cleaning power, skin benefits and fruity scents of Patently Obvious.

Indeed we have had glowing reviews from property publications such as Fabric and Zest magazine said of our Mint and Lime hand foamer "Keep it on show - this bright, ballsy bottle isn't one to hide under the sink".

We agree and think the bottles all look pretty cool sink side and so why not liven up your kitchen or bathroom with a bottle of PO.

 

Calling all parents and parents to be!

July 24, 2008 5:32 PM

The benefit of using a product like Patently Obvious which is full of natural or naturally derived ingredients means you don't need to worry about harmful chemicals getting onto your skin something particularly important during pregnancy or if you have young children.

Practical Parenting agree with us and they recently featured Patently Obvious 4 fruity shower gels in their latest issue.

Rock and Roll Hand Sanitiser

July 11, 2008 10:25 AM

Patently Obvious handy Hand Sanitiser recently went all rock and roll (although we have not had any reports of TVs being thrown out of hotel windows) as it was given out to artists, revellers and staff alike at the Cornbury Festival.

Neatly sized to fit into any handbag, back pack or even pocket, Patently Obvious' hand sanitiser provides a efficient hand cleansing action to help you recover from the dreaded portaloo experience, as even the most experienced festival connoisseur wouldn't want unhygienic hands as they tuck into their festival lunch! 

Holidays, it's Patently Obvious

July 11, 2008 9:16 AM

Here at Patnetly Obvious we appreciate a lot of you will be heading off on your summer holidays over the next few weeks and so here's a few top tips to enjoy your holiday without it being at the expense of the environment, it's like Patently Obvious really; enjoyment and indulgence which doesn't have to cost the earth.

Opt not to have your hotel linens and towels laundered daily wherever you stay. This will save both water and energy.

When on holiday try and take part in activities which don't rely on coaches, motor boats and cars instead take a kayak tour or an organized trek or walk.

When making flight plans, think about buying credits to offset your carbon emissions. Or best yet, take a train; passenger train travel is one of the most eco-friendly ways to see the world.

Make sure you turn of and unplug TV's lights and other household electrical equipment before you go, don't leave TV's on standby or microwaves ready to be used.

Use electronic, not paper, tickets when booking transportation or events. Electronic tickets generate less waste and cost less to replace.

 

Did you see Patently Obvious in Boots Magazine? Here's what they said....

July 3, 2008 2:03 PM

Summer Fruits

June 24, 2008 4:57 PM

 

With British summer time now upon us and Wimbledon kicking off what better time to indulge in some summer fruits. But we are not talking Strawberries and Cream but something far more exotic.

Why not use Patently Obvious Raspberry and Pomegranate or Mint and Lime hand washes to inject a bit of summer into your home.

Candis agreed and named the Raspberry and Pomegranate hand wash in it's A - Z of Summer under E for Eco-Everything.

 

Hand Sanitiser this summer!

June 4, 2008 6:16 AM

Green website Eco Street recently tried our Hand Sanitiser and we think it's fair to say they enjoyed using it. Here's what they said:

My antibacterial hand sanitiser has seen a fair bit of action while I've been travelling and on days out with my two children.
What I like about this product, apart from how handy it is when you're out and about, using toilets where soap isn't available to wash hands, or before eating after engaging in one mucky activity or other, is that it's the most eco-friendly version that I've come across. The formula doesn't contain any SLES, parabens, triclosan or alcohol and it's pump bottle is made of recycled plastic (and can be recycled again). As I found out last summer while using festival toilets that provided an alcohol hand sanitiser instead of soap and water, it takes getting used to, not actually using water to wash germs off your hands, but rather to kill them in situ. But it's a much better option to eating with dubiously clean hands and ending up with a bought of the squits while camping.

And so if you're out and about this summer we reckon the Patently Obvious Hand Sanitiser is an essential addition to any festival, picnic or day trip bag.

Make the most of your packaging

May 30, 2008 2:39 PM

As you may know here at Patently Obvious we are a bit obsessed with our packaging, especially keeping its environmental impact to a minimum! That's why all our bottles are made from 100% recycled and 100% recyclable materials in the UK. As well as that we print directly on to the bottle, removing the need for any unnecessary secondary packaging.

Here are a few tips to help you keep your packaging waste to a minimum:

• Try to buy concentrated - remembering to use the right dosage. Fabric conditioner, soups, tomato puree and squash are all concentrated products.

• Use the correct amount - Items like dishwasher tablets and washing liquid capsules or powder tablets for clothes, encourage us to use the right amount of product each and every time.

• Try and refill it - don't buy a fully packaged product each time. Washing detergents, coffee and hand wash are all available as refills and can save you money too.

• Did you know...? Wine bottles with a flat bottomed tend to be lighter in weight than those with a 'dome' (known as a punt) underneath - sometimes by as much as 70%!

• Check online - Some retailers and brands are also starting to identify products that are lighter. Browse online and see what you find out.

However if you don't think packaging being used is suitable there is a law in the UK against excessive packaging. If you want to complain about a product:

• Write to the supermarket or manufacturer to complain, stating that you believe the
packaging to be excessive;

• Contact Trading Standards by calling Consumer Direct on 08454 040506. Trading
Standards will also be able to consider if the packaging is deliberately misleading in
making you think there is more product in the pack than there actually is.

Smartplanet Review: Rosemary and Lavendar Handwash

May 19, 2008 7:32 AM

Our Rosemary and Lavendar handwash was recently reviewed by all things green website Smartplanet. We are pleased to say we scored an impressive 8.5 out of 10 and these guys know what their talking about when it comes to environmental products.
Smartplanet said:

"This hand wash has just about everything we could want. It works wonders, cleans our hands without drying out our skin and it comes in a 100 per cent recycled plastic bottle that's incredibly well designed -- it looks chic and it has a cool spout that ensures there's no dripping anywhere".