Does this mean if I USE the shampoo, lotion and sewing kit whilst in the room, it is okay, but if I tuck them into my suitcase I am pilfering?

Oh, stop!!!

I take the shampoo, conditioner, etc. that I don't use and bring them back to my base. Our flight attendants collect them and give them to the local homeless shelters. Most recently, we collected them for Katrina folks.

Never pilfered a door hinge or toilet seat, though. Who'da thunk?