'How much is your weekly shop?' poll results discussion

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sunnymoneytree wrote: »

Hi trickypockets, I was talking about those washballs the other day and then wondered if I was imagining they existed because everyone was so incredulous! Do they really make your clothes clean? I've seen dryer balls in our Co-Op but where do you get the washballs from? I seem to remember they cost quite a bit?
p.s. Haven't read rest of the grocery thread but good bit on Jamie Oliver's site re. making the most of a whole chicken....

You can get washballs from Nigel's eco store on the web, £27.99 for the 1000 wash ones. We've been using them for a while, they do definitely get your clothes clean. You have to remember that they don't contain brighteners or perfumes though, so for instance whites aren't as white as we've become used to in the last few years. Not so good on grease either so need to work a bit on collars and cuffs. Overall good for money and carbon saving.

spidystrider

I am spending around £85 a week for a family of 5. I'd love to get it down but can't seem to get it any lower.