Trying to save money on general household things, so just want to share a few ideas I've implemented in my house, and any other tips would be most appreciated if you'd like to share. Some require a small about of investment that hopefully will save me cash in the long run and eventually pay for themselves.
- bought a toothpaste squeezer to get the last bits along the edges, rolls up tight for easy disposal.
- bought a 'sticky buddy' roller thing for cleaning up pet hair/lint etc so not to waste time faffing with the vacuum and also electricity too.
- only use a pea sized blob of toothpaste (this is what a dentist recommended, you apparently don't need a huge slug of it across the brush like in the adverts.)
- use a pea sized blob of handwash and lather it well first.
- saving money in other areas means I can afford the luxury toilet roll, which actually lasts longer as you use less, instead of the cheap 2ply loosely rolled scratchy ones, which are a false economy.
- through some trial and error, managed to measure the exact amount of powder needed for a full washing load, which is less than the suggested amount, leaving it clean and fresh but without that residue-y feeling you get.
- buying cheaper cat meat and mixing biscuits in to bulk it out, cats don't care and will eat anything, but I was spending a fortune on those pouches before.
- batch cooking and freezing individual portions in those little plastic takeaway trays. usually soup so just have to throw everything in the pan and not have to pay too much attention to it.
Considering investing in a steam cleaner to eliminate the need for chemical products which can be pricey and harmful. Any recommendations/opinions on these?
A friend does a lot of couponing, and I'm not that dedicated timewise to trawl the net and print them off etc, but will try to use a few that I happen to spy in magazines.
Please feel free to share yours! I'm sorting my life out, decluttering, recycling, becoming more organised, and shaving costs in all directions. Makes me happy! 