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  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,126 Forumite
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    I have never done it but I have read more than once that white vinegar can be used as a fabric softener with towels and that it doesn't affect their drying ability, seemingly fabric softener over time make towels less efficient!
     I rarely use fabric softener anyway so haven't tried.
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
    Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
    Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
    2025 3dduvets
  • KxMx
    KxMx Posts: 11,216 Forumite
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    edited 12 May 2022 at 3:07PM
    One of my local refill shops does white vinegar, 13p per 100ml.

    So I got a bottle from Savers and will refill when empty.

    It's not the only product I use, but it's really effective, especially when you live in a Very Hard water area. 
  • jennystarpepper
    jennystarpepper Posts: 808 Forumite
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    Sure I have seen people cleaning A toilet using a bottle of Cola.
    MFW - 01.10.21 £63761   01.10.22 £50962   01.10.23 £39979   01.10.24 £27815. 01.01.25. £17538
    01.03.25 £14794.    01.04.25 £12888
    01.05.25. £11805. 12.05.25  £9997   05.06.25  £8898. 
     01.07.25. £7975  01.08.25 £6968 01.09.25 £5956.

  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,126 Forumite
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    jennystarpepper said:
    Sure I have seen people cleaning A toilet using a bottle of Cola.
    I've tried that. Didn't work! this is a very hard water area so limescale almost appears as you look at things!
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
    Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
    Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
    2025 3dduvets
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