energy price rises - what are your energy saving tips?

[mylittleponey]

Just read this on price increases news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7171345.stm

just wondering how everyone tries to cut down on heating, electricity & water?

its liquid then? Wil definitely try this as i do at least 3 loads washing every day, often more!

So do you just bung it all in pan and heat it up? I really want to try this. Where do i get borax?

Yes it's liquid - I think you can get borax from a chemist. I got mine from my MIL

Yes, you bung it in - dissolve the soap flakes with a pint first and then add the other powders and then the water, and away you go!

Can i borrow your mil? lol. Do i just heat til all dissolved together? Im signing off now so i'll get your next post in morning

Yes, I just boil it through for 30 minutes or so, let it cool a bit and put it in plastic bottles. Be aware, it goes rather more solid when it gets cold, and you have to shake it to use, so don't fill the bottles to the top.

Thanks sue. I've instructed dh to pick up the items i need so i'll let you know how i get on.

where do you get soap flakes? Anyone know a main brand name so i can look then buy a different cheaper pack? Is this ok for sensitive skins?