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PollyCherry · 2025-07-12T22:42:03+00:00

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.

UpMyself · 29/07/2025 14:55

how strong of a scent a little makes Quite. It stinks.

seasid · 29/07/2025 14:38

JMSA · 29/07/2025 01:05

Is that a concentrated fabric conditioner or the wee balls?

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The concentrated fabric conditioner - the liquid! You do not need a lot of it at all, I was blown away at how little of it you need and how strong of a scent a little makes

EnglishGirlApproximately · 29/07/2025 14:02

Thanks @caramac04

caramac04 · 29/07/2025 12:52

EnglishGirlApproximately · 28/07/2025 20:01

@caramac04a bit off topic but don't you like the day / night blinds? I've been considering replacing my Venetian Blinds with them in some rooms as I'm so sick of cleaning them, but if they're just as bad I won't bother!

They’re fine in other rooms but in the kitchen I seem to get little flies trapped in them and as they’re ’doubled’ it’s a job to clean them.

NinjaGin · 29/07/2025 12:51

£5 reusable eye mask - don't know if it's a "thing" but noticed as I've got older (more into peri) I'm more sensitive to light when trying to sleep. Never used them before but had a free one with a hotel and liked it so got a cheap one on Amazon - it's amazing! Totally tricks my brain and I am definitely sleeping better.

caramac04 · 29/07/2025 12:50

DiscoBeat · 29/07/2025 10:26

I need this! I've been using post it notes for years!

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I got mine from Amazon

zacsGranny · 29/07/2025 12:45

bigyellowpen · 29/07/2025 09:36

My MIL has venetian blinds. She says they are a complete pain to clean. She has replaced a few of the ones in the higher traffic rooms and left the ones in the rooms she doesn't use as often (so doesn't have to see they aren't clean!)

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Best way to clean venetians is to put an old sock on your hand and bend thumb to fingers as if you had a glove puppet on your hand. Run along the slats.

DiscoBeat · 29/07/2025 10:32

Missohnoyoubetterdont · 29/07/2025 08:43

Oh god, don’t use fabric conditioner! It’s so bad for the environment. ☹️

This. Wish this and those bloody 'scent boosters' were banned.

DiscoBeat · 29/07/2025 10:31

Tumbler2121 · 14/07/2025 01:45

Friend had her car burst into flames a few days ago. A passer by got her out quickly so she had only minor injuries.

so I bought 6 x all purpose fire extinguishers from Amazon, half price at £9 each.

they are for me, daughter, grandson and son in law’s cars, and one for me at home.

hopefully never used but I feel we’re all safer

How terrifying. Well done to the quick-thinking passer by

DiscoBeat · 29/07/2025 10:26

caramac04 · 13/07/2025 09:20

Two floppy magnets - one saying CLEAN and the other DIRTY. £4.
Use them on the dishwasher so everyone knows if it’s loading or needs unloading.
Such a simple thing but it works.

I need this! I've been using post it notes for years!

GrimDamnFanjo · 29/07/2025 10:11

A pill box with compartments for taking earrings etc on holiday

deeahgwitch · 29/07/2025 10:06

Anyone bought a small jug for milk that doesn’t drip ?

Chemenger · 29/07/2025 09:50

I like fabric conditioner, it makes things easier to iron, I use tiny amount of an eco friendly one with very little smell, I can’t stand my clothes stinking of cheap perfume. It’s not cheap though.

UpMyself · 29/07/2025 09:40

Fabric conditioner is a totally unnecessary product. No one needs it. Complete waste of money.
Horrible stuff. Unnecessary, stinky and slimy. Bad for the environment.

bigyellowpen · 29/07/2025 09:36

EnglishGirlApproximately · 28/07/2025 20:01

@caramac04a bit off topic but don't you like the day / night blinds? I've been considering replacing my Venetian Blinds with them in some rooms as I'm so sick of cleaning them, but if they're just as bad I won't bother!

My MIL has venetian blinds. She says they are a complete pain to clean. She has replaced a few of the ones in the higher traffic rooms and left the ones in the rooms she doesn't use as often (so doesn't have to see they aren't clean!)

bigyellowpen · 29/07/2025 09:34

Daygloboo · 28/07/2025 17:04

Did someone on her sayy they'd had Primark T shirts for years or did i dream that ?

They used to, but they have gone terrible lately. I went in recently for a few 'around the house clothes' the t-shirts were all very short. I tried on 3 sizes and they were all the same length just got wider. Material is also not what it used to be. Don't tumble dry them.

As someone else said the mens seem better. I got 2 mens ones for myself and they are much longer and feel thicker.

I used to get most of my office blouses/ tops there and they would last for years.

Quirkswork · 29/07/2025 09:17

Cherrytree86 · 29/07/2025 08:55

Fabric conditioner is a totally unnecessary product. No one needs it. Complete waste of money.

I've really gone off the smell too. I never use it and only minimal washing liquid these days.

Cherrytree86 · 29/07/2025 08:55

Fabric conditioner is a totally unnecessary product. No one needs it. Complete waste of money.

Missohnoyoubetterdont · 29/07/2025 08:43

Oh god, don’t use fabric conditioner! It’s so bad for the environment. ☹️

JMSA · 29/07/2025 01:05

seasid · 29/07/2025 00:16

since I’ve been buying the lenor outdoorables, I have saved so much money on fabric conditioner. Before with anything like comfort I would pour so much in and still not smell it on my clothes. Now with the outdoorables, I do a capful per load and it smells up my entire home, lingers on the clothes. So on a deal £3.50 a bottle lasts me 3 weeks instead of spending £4 a week on the other brands.

Is that a concentrated fabric conditioner or the wee balls?

seasid · 29/07/2025 00:16

since I’ve been buying the lenor outdoorables, I have saved so much money on fabric conditioner. Before with anything like comfort I would pour so much in and still not smell it on my clothes. Now with the outdoorables, I do a capful per load and it smells up my entire home, lingers on the clothes. So on a deal £3.50 a bottle lasts me 3 weeks instead of spending £4 a week on the other brands.

Justcashnosweets · 28/07/2025 23:27

A cheap filter coffee machine from Asda. I think it was under £20. Had it years and use it every day. I prefer the coffee I make in that to anything I can buy in a coffee shop.

zacsGranny · 28/07/2025 23:11

caramac04 · 28/07/2025 17:58

Ooh would these work on my day/night blinds? I really regret having one in my kitchen. The bloody unwieldy Dyson is useless for little but essential jobs like that.

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Yes I think it would be great. We have Perfect Blinds, but the flies, dust and dirt collect at the bottom. The rechargeables are light and easy to use.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 28/07/2025 20:01

@caramac04a bit off topic but don't you like the day / night blinds? I've been considering replacing my Venetian Blinds with them in some rooms as I'm so sick of cleaning them, but if they're just as bad I won't bother!

caramac04 · 28/07/2025 17:58

zacsGranny · 28/07/2025 12:54

We have one of these and I use it to vacuum dead flies from my window sills and blinds. Also good for window and door reveals.

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Ooh would these work on my day/night blinds? I really regret having one in my kitchen. The bloody unwieldy Dyson is useless for little but essential jobs like that.