questions questions! lidl, micro cloths

scaredy_cat_2

hi i seem to have lots of questions at mo so thanks to anyone answering!

i drastically need to reduce my shopping bills. I normally shop at sainsburys and up until last year bought most things organic - until i realised i was spending far more than i could afford. i do often feel guilty about not feeding my 2 little girls non-organic food but it is all home cooking. I buy meat from my butchers and feel that it is good value and local produce. I am buying much more own brand (can't believe difference in price of sainsburys cereals to brands) well all own brand now. But what i was wondering about was lidl - what is the quality like - i think its jsut because its not known so thought i might take a trip - any views on lidl?

also micro cloths - i did buy some but tesco value and wondered if they were as good?

thanks

mikki2d

I buy loads in Lidl. They are great for herbs and spices, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and store cupboard basics. I also use their kitchen roll and cloths etc.
Some of the food can seem a little odd because it is continental type stuff but it is also an opportunity to try different things and add variety to meal plans at low prices.

scaredy_cat_2

sounds good - will give it a go next food shop thanks

how about fruit and veg and cereal?

also have noticed in people's signatures 'comping challenge' what is this please?

aurora_borealis_2

Microfibre cloths.

I did a taste test this week

I bought 3 tesco value ones for 91p and a single tesco one for £1.28 (I think).

The single one is very good quality but the value ones are good too. Well worth 91p for 3.

Pink.

Hi scaredy cat,

To see what's worth buying at Lidl have a look at Martin's article What's hot and what's not a Lidl, Aldi and Netto

I buy tesco value microfibre cloths and haven't noticed any difference to the more expensive ones.

Pink

tawnyowls

I haven't found the Tesco ones that great. I overcame the stinky problem by using Zoflora in the Stardrops mix, but they still don't seem to be quite as good at cleaning as the ones I got in Poundland (4 for £1, so fractionally cheaper than the Tesco ones), but it's definitely not worth paying several quid for the fancy ones like the e-cloth.

scaredy_cat_2

thanks i thought i should have!! so do you use them for wet and dry i have to admit have just been using them dry!!!! not a poundland near me but will message a friend who does live near one!

Seakay

You can use them damp (in the same way that you would a dishcloth or whatever) for cleaning kitchen surfaces, the bathroom etc etc. Have a go with just a cloth first, and then if something isn't shifting you can decide which of the cleaning ideas in the mega thread is most suitable!

scaredy_cat_2

mega thread?? will go to investigate!!

denton6

scaredy_cat wrote:

sounds good - will give it a go next food shop thanks

how about fruit and veg and cereal?

also have noticed in people's signatures 'comping challenge' what is this please?

Fruit and veg is often on offer,sometimes i find it doesnt keep as long as from co-op etc but we eat it fast in our house anyway.Cereals are brill we buy about 10 different boxes per visit so we always have a good choice and we havent found one yet we dont like.My little ones favourites are chocolate moons and also the ones that look like little shreddies.try them dont think you will be dissapointed.

scaredy_cat_2

how about comping??? anyone?? ta looked like can make money from it so am keen to find out