Wash Wizard

If you have a hospital stay coming up, it might be worth packing a couple of throw-away wash sponges.

Wash Wizard is a complete body wash sponge – you just add a dash of water, squeeze to activate the aloe vera foam, and wash.

You don’t even need to rinse or towel dry as the natural ingredients evaporate. The impregnated sponges (£7.99 for five from amazon.co.uk) are hypoallergenic, fragrance free and recyclable.