Lots more Sneaky Ways to save the pennies

marmiterulesok

iris wrote: »

We have done this for years. I don't like using paper table napkins. We also use a different napkin ring for each person, i.e. mine is a pear and my husband's is an apple. This ensures that we use our own napkin for each meal. They are then washed every couple of days, or more often if dirty;)

I also use cloth napkins that I'd been given a while ago and didn't use in preference to paper.I wouldn't go back to using paper ones now.

givememoney

notatvstar wrote: »

On a related note...

As I have a septic tank I always have to use Eco-friendly stuff. I have found that the eco-friendly hand-wash is a far better de-greaser than the 'proper' stuff (scary:eek:), and so I use that to wash greasy pans, the surfaces and the top of the cooker. I also use it for very dirty glasses following the method described above.

... incidentally... I also use diluted Eco-friendly toilet bowl cleaner to wash the bathroom floor (it doesn't contain bleach or any nasties... Lactic acid I think!) .

T'works!

PS - Please whatever you do, don't let my boyf find any of this out...

It sounds good what make of Eco hand wash do you use if you think it better than usual stuff?

sparrer

unixgirluk wrote: »

Anyone else put out disposible napkins or a piece of kitchen roll with dinner (especially if its something like chicken)? I used to but now use cloth napkins. I use coloured ones and put them in the wash (they take up very little room in the washing machine) and the reason for coloured ones? Then it means I don't need to stress about getting them completely white after say having curry. I found we were using lots of paper napkins and since switching to cloth it makes things easier.

Poundland keep packs of cloth napkins (4 napkins), and they are decent quality.

Another advocate of proper napkins. About 6 years ago I bought a blue damask tablecloth from the cs and cut it up into 12 napkins. They're still going strong, and have found a darker blue one in the same cs since (to use as a tablecloth ). They look good together and blend in well with my kitchen colour scheme

goggit

I'm a terrible channel hopper. Buy loads from the telly, and waste quite a lot of cash returning most of it. Today I had a brainwave, I deleted my 2 favourite shopping channels from the TV. Free at last:A

notatvstar

givememoney wrote: »

It sounds good what make of Eco hand wash do you use if you think it better than usual stuff?

I'm not sure if I can advertise, but I find the M*th0d stuff really, really good. Yes it's pricey, so I only stockpile it when it' on offer (Weight Rose, recently, had this really good 3 for 2 offer on all cleaning products). You can get this stuff online as well from all good Eco-warrior sites. With this stuff - a little goes a long way.

I'm not a yogurt knitter though... but I have to be careful of what I put down the drains.

Uniscots97

When you charge your mobile, where do you charge it and how do you charge it?

Many work places don't let you charge your personal mobiles in their premises anymore. I used to plug my charger in and charge my mobile overnight, big waste of money! If you can only charge your mobile till its properly charged (45 mins to 1 hour at most this will take), but it will charge faster if you can turn your mobile off (20 - 30 mins). I know this isn't an option for everyone, but if it is the pennies really do add up on this one.

marmiterulesok

unixgirluk wrote: »

When you charge your mobile, where do you charge it and how do you charge it?

Many work places don't let you charge your personal mobiles in their premises anymore. I used to plug my charger in and charge my mobile overnight, big waste of money! If you can only charge your mobile till its properly charged (45 mins to 1 hour at most this will take), but it will charge faster if you can turn your mobile off (20 - 30 mins). I know this isn't an option for everyone, but if it is the pennies really do add up on this one.

I have read that it is better to let your phone battery run down as much as possible before charging it,same with digital cameras,as you will have less 'user-time' before it needs to be recharged.

I will turn off my phone now when charging it.I don't always do this,so it's good to know.

Uniscots97

marmiterulesok wrote: »

I have read that it is better to let your phone battery run down as much as possible before charging it,same with digital cameras,as you will have less 'user-time' before it needs to be recharged.

I will turn off my phone now when charging it.I don't always do this,so it's good to know.

You're correct Marmiterulesok, battery has memory so to speak so you are better running it right down before re-charging.

tiny_courageous

You can also charge many mobile phones by plugging into your laptop/PC. If you're on the computer anyway, it's not likely to cost any more to be charging while you surf the web.

bupster

I thought it only cost about thruppence to charge a phone overnight? I think this might be one of those where the effort involved to save a few pennies might be more than the savings are worth - I know thruppence a day adds up, but I think I'd pay a pound a month not to have yet another thing to worry about...