Sneaky ways to save the pennies

wendy+5

Why's that Kate?

Skint_Catt

Energy saving bulbs don't get as hot I believe so the oil wouldn't burn off.

Zend

I have heard that if you pee on your hands it makes them nice and soft, no need for hand cream. Not tried it myself. Suspicious of men with soft hands now:D

phizzimum

Eurrgggghhhh! :eek:

who on earth discovers a fact like that and how?

please, no-one answer that question, I don't really want to know

Skint_Catt

PMSL, thanks Zend, but I'll leave that for someone else to try. I know mens pee makes grass grow and womans makes it die strange but true! :rotfl:

consultant31

Steve-o wrote: »

Have you got a link to that item, or a name to search for on the website please? I can't find any foaming dispenser on there at all, so they've either stopped doing it (hope not) or I'm not using the right search terms.

I've had a look and can't find it but have emailed them about it. I'll let you know when I get a reply

wendy+5

About the pee, my mum is adamant that builders pee on their hands as it toughens 'em up!

sandy2_2

Zend wrote: »

I have heard that if you pee on your hands it makes them nice and soft, no need for hand cream. Not tried it myself. Suspicious of men with soft hands now:D

I'd heard that it was good for chilblains also if you get stung by a jellyfish

cwp500

wendy+5 wrote: »

Another tip. A drop of essential oil on a clean dry light bulb will freshen the room when the bulb is switched on.

Seems an interesting idea but is it 100% safe? No chance of the bulb cracking as the oil gets hot ?

rich68

I use one of these instead of brillo pads:
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Spontex_tough_scourer__Review_5504026

They last for months and you can always use a bit of washing up liquid if you need soap.

Edited to add: Mine doesn't have the blue handle mentioned in the review. It's just the ball of steel.