Sneaky ways to save the pennies

FZwanab

FairyElephant wrote: »

I used to do this...now I buy Dishwasher Powder (used to use this in the 'old days' before tablets became fashionable - but forgot about it - duh!). It is so much easier to use half the 'recommended amount' than mess about chopping up tablets, and it is cheaper in the first place too!
It was a bit tricky to find, but Morrisons sell it, so I guess some other supermarkets must do (my local ASDA doesn't unfortunately).

HTH

FE

I transfer the powder to a tubbaware box and use a tablespoon to measure out and usually find that is enough, needless to say it lasts for ages.

FZwanab

Another good tip I got on this forum before is, the flash liquid or equivalent liquid ( multi purpose stuff) that you use to clean the floors, if you dilute about half a capful in 1 litre of water you can refill your kitchen cleaner spray and keep cleaning your kitchen for ages at a fraction of the cost.

Or if you have young children/babies, you can buy the milton solution and dilute it and use it in the same manner as above.

PennyPinchingPrincess

FairyElephant wrote: »

beautiful_ravens wrote: »

Moisturiser - I buy Aqueous cream, over the chemist counter (although its sometimes on the shelf in a small tube). Aqueous cream is an emollient, a bit like E45, and Ive been using it for years as I have super dry skin, its suitable for children and the elderly. I used to get it on prescription to help my eczema, but its so cheap I dont mind paying for it 3 times a year.

Me too! I think I mentioned it earlier in the thread....
As I have sensitive skin and psoriasis I reckon it is brilliant stuff! it is also a really good alternative to aftersun if you overdo it in the summer (if we ever GET a summer!) or on hols.....

Aqueous Cream can also be used to wash *ahem* delicate ladybits. A nurse recommended I used it rather than scented shower gel as this was causing my 'problems'. I keep a big jar of the stuff in the shower, bought from Bodycare, loads cheaper than 'Feminine Wash' - £4.67 in Boots! The same nurse also said it was good as a shaving cream, but I epilate so I've never tried it.

motherkitty

Aqueous cream - I paid one pound something for a big tub in superdrug and then saw exactly the same tub in Poundland just before Christmas!

Lesley_Gaye

when you use cola to de-limescale the toilet bowl, how do you actually do it? Do you just pour some in and leave it for a while, or do you need to have no water in the bowl for it to work?

we have some limescale that I would like to get rid of. Just using cheapy Mr A cleaner and it doesn't shift it. I use vinegar in the kettle and on the taps, but not convinced pouring it into the toilet bowl would be strong enough

FairyElephant_2

Just topped up my handwash bottles (2 x plastic pump dispensers which were 19p each in Wilkinsons) - with 12p shower gel from Lidl, and a few drops of tea-tree essential oil for the anti-bacterial properties and a nice clean smell.

DH finally caught me at it and wanted to know what I was doing so I 'came clean' (pardon the pun - LOL!) and told him that we've been using thisfor ages instead of the anti-bac hand cleaner he used to insist on - he is now converted!

red_devil

go on the slimfast diet lol.

Get tins on offer save a load on your breakfast and lunch.:D

helzbelz_57

Lesley_Gaye wrote: »

when you use cola to de-limescale the toilet bowl, how do you actually do it? Do you just pour some in and leave it for a while, or do you need to have no water in the bowl for it to work?

we have some limescale that I would like to get rid of. Just using cheapy Mr A cleaner and it doesn't shift it. I use vinegar in the kettle and on the taps, but not convinced pouring it into the toilet bowl would be strong enough

i use a solution of half white vinegar, half water, a few drops of washingup liquid and a few of tea tree essential oil in a spray bottle once a week in the bowl. i spray the sink, bath, shower and loo. then i start with sink and work my way round to loo. my toilets never have limecale or any stains for that matter. and i dont use bleach so i cant say its that.

Lesley_Gaye

helzbelz_57 wrote: »

i use a solution of half white vinegar, half water, a few drops of washingup liquid and a few of tea tree essential oil in a spray bottle once a week in the bowl. i spray the sink, bath, shower and loo. then i start with sink and work my way round to loo. my toilets never have limecale or any stains for that matter. and i dont use bleach so i cant say its that.

Ok, that's great, thanks. I'll try that. I have recently started using a spray bottle with half and half water and vinegar in the bathroom for general use, so I'll try that in the loo. The tea tree sounds nice, I'll try some of that as well

karren

slimfast buy one get one free in wilks, its worth a go as 12 meals in a tin so 24 meals for £4.15.