How To Have The Best Bath Ever!

How To Have The Best Bath Ever!

I'm a big fan of a good old-fashioned bath, and who isn't? It's great when we finally get a chance to relax and unwind.

There are also plenty of ways you can spice up bath time with some of these cheap and stress-free hacks, including homemade bath bombs, DIY detoxes and more to make your next bath the best one ever...

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Build a DIY bath caddy for your tea, magazine, wine...

DIY Bath Caddy
Amazing! Photo credits: Lemon Thistle

Gather all your essentials and make your own DIY bath caddy so you can read, eat, and drink while you soak. Find out how to make your own with Lemon Thistle.

Get your towels extra fluffy

Super fluffy towels
This is the dream...

Want super fluffy towels? If yours feel more like sandpaper, you'll need a 'recharge wash' to strip the layers of product from the fibres. Pop your towels in the washing machine (do not overload) adding 2 cups of white (or white wine) vinegar to the drum and 2 tbsp of your favourite fabric softener in the slot and wash at 90. Do not use detergent of any kind!

Immediately wash again at 90 with 1 cup of bicarbonate of soda in the powder slot and dry outside ideally on a windy day. If you have some cash to spare, use a dryer with a tennis ball popped into the drum.

Treat yourself to a waterproof pillow

Bath Pillow
Your new favourite bath time item

Relax with a waterproof bath neck support pillow. These are ideal if you fancy taking a longer bath and they fit perfectly onto any bath tub, giving your neck full support.

Make a bath time playlist

Bath waterproof radio
Meet Edwin the duck, he plays music and lights up!

Whether you're into classic 80s pop or the sound of dolphins and the ocean, prepare a playlist that will help you completely relax and zone out. If you're struggling for inspiration, google 'bath time playlist' or check out Spotify for a pre-made list, then all you have to do is press play. Grab a waterproof speaker to enjoy your tunes while splashing around.

Set the mood with candles 

candles-around-bath
All the candles please...

Get all the relaxing vibes by scattering tea light candles all around your bathroom. If you don't trust yourself with real ones, you can also get LED candles that you can just switch on and feel the same effect.

Soak in a bath of herbal tea 

Lavender-Bath-Tea-Bags-3
These look amazing!

Sit back and enjoy a relaxing bath after you make a few personalised bathtub teabags. They're so easy to make and they will help detox your whole body. Find out how to make your very own DIY Lavendar tea bags.

Try a muscle-relaxing Epsom salt soak

Epsom Salt
So good for your muscles!

If you're feeling the muscle strain after a heavy workout, or even just day-to-day life, treat yourself to an Epsom salt soak. Add a couple of tablespoons of Epsom salts to hot water and soak body parts affected by gout. Magnesium sulphate quickly soaks through skin and into the swollen, aching joints to help alleviate pain and inflammation.

Check out 18 reasons why you need Epsom salts in your life.

Add essential oils to make your own bath salts 

Aromatherapy blends
I want to try all of these!

Add your own bath salts to make a DIY bath salt experience. You can mix and match to make combinations based on your relaxation needs e.g. lemon + rosemary = clear your mind. Discover more combinations at Hello Glow.

Make your own bath bombs in a muffin tray 

DIY Bathbombs
So easy to make...

Get creative and make your own bath bombs using a muffin tray - the colours and scents are completely up to you! Check out how to make them at Something Turquoise. If you're inspired by muffin trays, Anushka has found 17 incredible uses for them. 

...or create your own citrus-free bath bombs

Non citrus bath bombs
Pretty and all natural

If you have any skin allergies or worries, try citrus acid-free bath bombs. The colour and scent aren't compromised and neither is your skin. They're easy to make, check out our favourite recipes!

Polish your skin with a homemade coffee scrub

Coffee Scrub
Here's one we made earlier...

This one is one of my favourites! Make your very own coffee scrub, which is said to help combat cellulite and scrub away any dead skin. We love coffee because it has so many great uses - check out our favourite ones. It's not just coffee that's a miracle worker - sites like Pinterest are full of homemade scrub inspiration! Try our Green Tea Face Mask.

Clear your skin with a DIY face mask

DIY Face Masks
Homemade natural goodness for your face by Green Blender

Have any fruit or veg you're unlikely to use by its use date? Have any wheat products or eggs in your kitchen? Throw them in a bowl, mash it all up and smudge it on your face. These ingredients contain natural goodness that will help refresh your skin and remove impurities.

A perfect combo includes oatmeal + egg + lemon juice for a lovely, skin reviving mask. There are so many out there and there are no rules - you can easily wing it and create your own DIY face mask sensation.

Try this spa-inspired oatmeal and lavender bath

Oatmeal and lavendar bath
Totally handmade, inexpensive, and boasts many skin benefits!

If it's good enough for expensive salons and spa experiences, it's good enough to make in the comfort of your own home! Find out how to make this dreamy duo on The Every Girl.

Splash out on Lush beauty products

Lush Bella Fruta Set
The ingredients for the ultimate bath

If you're feeling adventurous, why not treat yourself to an awesome bath bomb or handmade soap bar from Lush?

 Thanks for reading! I hope you're all set for your best bath ever. Have you got any ultimate bath rituals that you'd like to share? Please comment below, we'd love to hear from you...

Collette J

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I'm a professional penny pincher who is obsessed with eBay and Pinterest. Always on the look out for multiple uses for favourite household items and a good bargain, of course!

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  1. Author Janice sutcliffe on September 6, 2016 at 12:48 am

    All of them sound absolutely lush I'm going to give them ago because I just need thanks xx

    1. Author Collette J on September 6, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Janice, hope you enjoy your best bath ever! :)

    Reply
  2. Author Lesley on October 8, 2016 at 6:19 am

    Love the herbal tea bag idea - will be trying some out, and the bath alts and bath bombs look great too.

    1. Author Collette J on October 10, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      That's great Lesley, glad you like our tips! Let me know how you get on :)

    Reply
  3. Author madison@pickmyheatingpad on April 12, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    Nice article and very much informative. I think these are really some of the important tips that you have shared. It helped me a lot. thanks for these awesome post.

    1. Author Stephanie C on April 19, 2017 at 10:47 am

      Hi Madison. So glad you enjoyed the post. Here's hoping you have the best bath ever tonight! :)

    Reply
  4. Author Larry Weaver on October 19, 2017 at 12:55 am

    I didn't realize that you could use white vinegar to get towels soft again in the wash. My wife is in the hospital and I would like to get her some bath and body care products for when she gets home. Taking care of the towels is also something I'll have to do.

    1. Author Stephanie C on October 20, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Hi Larry. Sorry to hear your wife is ill. I'm sure she will be very impressed with all your cleaning! :)

    Reply
  5. Author Radhika Vyas on October 12, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks for this wonderful post I really got many valuable information through it. As a learner it's not so easy task to understand ROI quickly but this post tell a lot.

    Reply
  6. Author Cynthia on October 3, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Its 2020. I need this with all that's happening.

    1. Author Joanne A on November 3, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      Absolutely!

    Reply

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