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Random services people use

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wand3rer · 03/06/2025 15:39

Hi everyone! šŸ˜Š

After seeing another thread where lots of people mentioned being signed up for a bin cleaning service (which Iā€™d never even heard of before), I got curious.

What other services do people use? Aside from the usual ones like general cleaning, window cleaning, gardening, ironing, magazine subscriptions, or even cooking subscriptions, are there any useful services you swear by?

I have to admit, I donā€™t use any of those myself, but the bin cleaning idea is definitely making me think šŸ˜

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BashfulClam · 03/06/2025 16:45

wand3rer · 03/06/2025 16:16

Yes, it had never crossed my mind before, but it's a small price to pay for a smell-free driveway!

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We tried to wash the bins ourselves but it was a vile job and they sit on a grass patch. Up came a massive worm due to all the water, I also gave a phobia of them (anything that wrigglesā€¦ew) so I screamed and bolted back to the house! Iā€™d pay them Ā£10 a month if I had to.

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wand3rer · 03/06/2025 16:29

KrisAkabusi · 03/06/2025 16:20

What's automatic repeat prescription ordering? Isn't that what a repeat prescription is? Or am I missing something painfully obvious.

Yes, it's the same.

When signing up, you choose how often you want items delivered. A few days before each scheduled purchase, Amazon emails you with any price changes (and you can cancel anytime).

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NotOnThsAsosChristmasCardList · 03/06/2025 16:21

Absolutely the bin cleaning service nappies dog poo bags and food well worth the money.
Also my mail order coffee beans fortnightly.

KrisAkabusi · 03/06/2025 16:20

What's automatic repeat prescription ordering? Isn't that what a repeat prescription is? Or am I missing something painfully obvious.

BIWI · 03/06/2025 16:18

Carpets cleaned every 6 months; ovens cleaned once a year. Both things I couldnā€™t/donā€™t want to do myself!

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wand3rer · 03/06/2025 16:17

MiddleAgedDread · 03/06/2025 15:44

automatic repeat prescription ordering
amazon subscription for cat food & cat litter

Oh yes, thatā€™s something I already do!

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wand3rer · 03/06/2025 16:16

BashfulClam · 03/06/2025 15:41

The bin cleaning is essential to me. Stops the bin stinking, costs Ā£2.50 per bin per month and I donā€™t have to spend any time doing it. I have a phobia of maggots so this kills them.

Yes, it had never crossed my mind before, but it's a small price to pay for a smell-free driveway!

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MiddleAgedDread · 03/06/2025 15:44

automatic repeat prescription ordering
amazon subscription for cat food & cat litter

KitsyWitsy · 03/06/2025 15:43

Iā€™ve never had the bins cleaned. Sounds like a waste of money to me. Everything is mostly in bin bags anyway?

BashfulClam · 03/06/2025 15:41

The bin cleaning is essential to me. Stops the bin stinking, costs Ā£2.50 per bin per month and I donā€™t have to spend any time doing it. I have a phobia of maggots so this kills them.

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wand3rer · 03/06/2025 15:41

This was the thread:
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5346824-do-you-clean-the-inside-of-your-wheelie-bins

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