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As expected, the presence of an image was more important in determining consumer choice than whether the handwash was scented with clementines or pears.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2024

Bain said shoppers intended to spend on necessities such as tissues, handwash, instant noodles and pet food, while trading down and buying less in discretionary or big-ticket categories such as home appliances and furniture.

From Reuters • Nov. 12, 2023

Three men have admitted stealing toilet rolls and handwash as supplies ran low because of the coronavirus crisis.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2020

We often handwash items at night and hope they will dry overnight, hanging on doorknobs or shower heads.

From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2019

I said: “Why I got to handwash when the power washer gone do the job? That’s the biggest waste a time I ever heard of.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett