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Do you have plenty of toiletries, cleaning and washing stuff in

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Auburngal · 28/02/2025 06:46

Following this thread https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5283316-is-your-kitchen-full-of-food-all-the-time?page=5&reply=142484582

What are you like with your toiletries, cleaning and washing stuff? Have loads in or buy shower gel, washing up liquid and laundry stuff when down to about a 1/10th of a bottle left or 2 pods.

I have about 7 bottles of shampoo in as I have 6 bottles on the go as if I wash with the same shampoo wash after wash, my hair goes limp and loses shape. Even on holiday, I have two shampoos and alternate.

Remember about 6 years ago, my then workplace had a range review on anti-perspirants and I bought about 18-20 discontinued cans for 35p-70p each (under £10 for the lot) and they lasted me 2 years. Majority were the big cans
Cleaning and laundry stuff, I usually have 2-3 of bleach, WUP, laundry liquid.

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Ellepff · 28/02/2025 12:05

When I run low, I buy months and months worth. But usually because I get huge bulk sizes. I run out or almost out before buying. Sometimes we have to run the shampoo or toothpaste between bathrooms for a week.

Amilliondreamsisallitagonnatake · 28/02/2025 12:06

I buy as I’m running out as otherwise things don’t get fully used up

seven201 · 28/02/2025 12:07

I have too much. I don't have fancy products. We probably have about 6 bottles of open shampoo in the house plus 2 kid ones. My husband is the main culprit, he never finishes things, always open a new one. I sort of try to finish the bottles but am lazy and go for the one that's just there. Same with cleaning products but I'm really trying to improve as it takes up so much cupboard space and is just wasteful and annoying.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 28/02/2025 12:09

I live in a tiny house and aspire towards a more minimalist lifestyle (plus, there is absolutely NOWHERE to put stuff). So I only have the essentials, plus maybe the odd spare (except toilet rolls which I buy in packs of 18). The only stuff I have masses of spares of, is dog food. Because if I run out, she might eat me.

RuthW · 28/02/2025 12:09

When I open something I buy another.

I do keep lots of handwash though.

faithspikebuffy · 28/02/2025 14:02

I think people would be horrified if I posted my stock Grin it saves me money though buying the way I do

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