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What do you use to wash with and where do you buy it from?

I was just wondering how I could cut down on my washing expenses and general cleaning.

Currently I buy brand names when on offer but I was just wondering if there were any bargains out there I am missing, I love to use FS but would be willing to sacrifice this.

I do sometimes buy in B&M and Home Bargains but find the price difference isnt substantial and I only visit there once every couple of months.

General cleaning of course I know the basics - vinegar, bicarb etc I was just wondering if there was a website that stocked discounted brands?

Thanks

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  • parkgirl
    parkgirl Posts: 164 Forumite
    Can't beat stardrops for cleaning imo - get mine at HB. Aldi washing powder (I got the concentrated liquid) is very good (as are washing balls for light dirt). I also love the Aldi washing up liquid (Which says that it is better than Fairy)
  • PixieDust
    PixieDust Posts: 944 Forumite
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    We have used this chap on fleabay for about 18 months and it's fab :) Would never go back http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mr-Suds-Soap-Factory?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
  • rachbc
    rachbc Posts: 4,461 Forumite
    edited 15 January 2013 at 2:27PM
    I use an eco all purpse cleaner bought on amazon s&s for all surface cleaning, persil or ariel from makro on offer for clothes (half amounts) and vinegar on newspaper for windows. Only other cleaning thing I buy is dishwasher tabs from HB or B&M - just got 80 Fairy for £8 - so significantly cheaper the SM and the occassional bottle of fairy liquid which last about 6 months for the little hand washing up we do.
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  • nuttyp
    nuttyp Posts: 2,035 Forumite
    I use half wash powder and hald soda crystals. Mainly in a white wash. I buy the powder when its on offer. If the own make is cheapest that is what we have to have.
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  • DianneB
    DianneB Posts: 884 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    PixieDust wrote: »
    We have used this chap on fleabay for about 18 months and it's fab :) Would never go back http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mr-Suds-Soap-Factory?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

    I can recommend Mr. Suds as well, not sure the delivery man is too happy about it though! :)
    Slightly bitter
  • sam959
    sam959 Posts: 125 Forumite
    A place called foodbargains.co.uk does cheap washing stuff! Some of it is weird but you can buy foreign washing powder free delivery very cheap!
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