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To ask for - Best low cost thing you’ve bought recently ?

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PollyCherry · 12/07/2025 23:42

As a flip side to the expensive letdowns thread , has anyone bought anything low cost that’s been good ?
I got a mascara in b and m that’s great on my long blonde but thin eyelashes.
And an ineos hand wash that is actually really nice.

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Okbyethen · 13/07/2025 21:07

With regards to the clean/dirty dishwasher signs referenced previously, I have this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stylish-Clean-Dirty-Dishwasher-Magnet/dp/B091FCVF2L?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3OH0HU043GUOB

It's a magnetic one but also comes with sticky thingies if needed. Definitely worth it for the silly boys in my house!

NotInMyyName · 13/07/2025 20:27

This hair trap is the best Ive ever used. It catches longer hair really well and does not move about like other ones Ive used. Different sizes to customise to drain circumference.

LEKEYE Drain Hair Catcher, Stainless Steel Drain Protector Durable Tub Drain Hair Catcher, Strainer Easy Clean Hair Trap for Shower Drain https://amzn.eu/d/hIVhFZF

anyzee · 13/07/2025 19:42

USB chargeable neck fan. 3 speeds, portable and easy to find lol 😊Under a tenner.

One of those garden hoses that expand and contract. No more winding up a 75ft hose. Under 20 quid.

A spray attachment for the kitchen tap. I can now reach the entire sink. Why did I not get a tap with a spray thing in the first place, but this one does the job fine. A few quid.

USB chargeable mini lights for the bathroom and landing at night. Motion activated, absolutely brilliant. Cheap as chips.

DollyDabble · 13/07/2025 19:22

Cryotag works for skin tag removal

Foolsgold74 · 13/07/2025 19:20

Elasticated shoe laces.

bakebeans · 13/07/2025 19:17

ssd · 13/07/2025 09:37

I'm sorry, but this is genius. Dh puts dirty stuff in when it's clean and needs emptied.

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My husband does this! Winds me right up. I. really cannot understand why he needs a ruddy label though. It’s pretty obvious🙄

bakebeans · 13/07/2025 19:14

Chemenger · 13/07/2025 10:59

A wool duvet to replace our horrible, sweaty polyester one, not massively cheap at £40 but well worth it.

💯. I bought one from Debenhams. It’s the best thing. Won’t go back to normal now

GeorgieWorgie · 13/07/2025 19:08

@Monty27 @Meredusoleil
The one I have looks like this (have attached photo). It has rubber bands that you put on the device- it stretches over the pointy bit onto the applicator, then you use the applicator to put the band around the skin tag.

It wouldn’t work on tiny skin tags, but works on larger ones. I put a plaster on top of it because it doesn’t look that nice. After about a week the skin tag falls off. Or it dies, and doesn’t hurt to cut it off.

To ask for - Best low cost thing you’ve bought recently ?
SingleAHF · 13/07/2025 19:08

Also a 6 inch square, 4 speed, usb rechargeable fan with an adjustable stand from TEMU for £4.

CharlotteStreetW1 · 13/07/2025 19:07

Meredusoleil · 13/07/2025 18:50

Does it work? If so, which one please?

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If it doesn't, tying cotton tightly around the base of the tag absolutely does work. (Takes a few days.)

CharlotteStreetW1 · 13/07/2025 19:06

A €3 fan in Athens last week. Have very much got my money's worth!

Monty27 · 13/07/2025 19:01

GeorgieWorgie · 13/07/2025 18:26

Skin tag remover on amazon

I was looking at those. Do they actually remove a skin tag or are they for spots please?
@PollyCherry Where's the water pick from?

SingleAHF · 13/07/2025 19:00

I bought some plus sized skirts from SHEIN which I could not buy anywhere else, fully expecting to return them (returns are free), particularly because they cost only £5 to £8 each. They are made of gorgeous fabric and fit beautifully.

Meredusoleil · 13/07/2025 18:50

GeorgieWorgie · 13/07/2025 18:26

Skin tag remover on amazon

Does it work? If so, which one please?

GeorgieWorgie · 13/07/2025 18:26

Skin tag remover on amazon

ohyesido · 13/07/2025 18:04

Reusable ice cubes

LividVermiciousKnid · 13/07/2025 17:56

A wooden thing with little leather loops for hanging sunglasses near the door. It had a sticky strip on the back so no drilling. Love it.

thistimelastweek · 13/07/2025 17:47

BlueberriesBanana · 13/07/2025 16:26

Dynamo labelling machine. I labelled the shit out of everything.

My husband has recently got one.
I'm frightened to stay in one place for too long...

FourLove · 13/07/2025 17:43

An ancient Apple keyboard for a tenner on EBay. Far more comfortable to use that the new one I tried which cost £129!

MrsClatterbuck · 13/07/2025 17:36

Lactofull · 13/07/2025 15:47

I have one almost brand new if anyone wants to buy

takes up lots of space and all to drain lettuce!

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I bought these bags for spinning lettuce. Put lettuce in and spin in the air. Water drains into a corner which can then be poured out. Very hard to describe. Thought I had only one left but found another couple in the drawer. I just hang it up to dry and then put back in drawer. Takes up miminal space. Have no idea where and when I bought them or how much they cost but they are ingenious.

MrsPositivity1 · 13/07/2025 17:17

Lactofull · 13/07/2025 09:05

My robot mower

ok so it was £350 BUT I was paying a gardener £30 every fortnight throughout summer and have been doing that for last 4 years…. So will save me shit loads PLUS no period ever where grass is overgrown because it’s on every day.

best recent purchase

as for properly cheap item…. My bum bag! I ONLY use at the airport but so useful for putting passports and tickets

Can I ask which one you got please?

Dogaredabomb · 13/07/2025 17:15

Oh i love everything!!!! Thank you for the cooling towel link.

AbzMoz · 13/07/2025 17:10

BlueberriesBanana · 13/07/2025 16:29

Do you have a link for the fans?

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I usually pick them up at markets for £1-2 each, but you can just search ‘bamboo fans’ at Amazon etc. sometimes they are as wedding party favours so 20 for £15 or so.

Lafufu · 13/07/2025 17:06

I saw an advert for a glove thing that picks up per hair. Amazon had the same thing with a brush and a tiny pet toothbrush for about half the price. The glove works really well too!

tothelefttotheleft · 13/07/2025 16:59

stonebrambleboy · 12/07/2025 23:45

The string thingy that attaches to your spectacles for a £1 , no more hunting for my reading glasses 🤓

Where from?