Household
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
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Use only a quarter of the cap or two tablespoons of laundry detergent per load.
The markings on the caps are considered a scam.
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Stop using dryer sheets entirely.
They can destroy fabrics and make dryers less efficient.
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Take cold showers to save money on hot water and electricity bills.
It is time efficient and reduces utility costs.
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Use Dawn dish detergent and Finish dishwasher pods.
The quality is amazing and you don't have to scrub as much.
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Buy store-brand bleach cleaners, as they perform identically to name brands like Clorox or Lysol.
Bleach is the same regardless of brand.
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Buy generic paper plates.
They are fine.
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Buy Bic, Zippo, or butane lighters instead of cheap disposable ones.
Cheap lighters are unreliable and hit-or-miss.
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Compare the cost per unit when buying household items to ensure better value.
Higher-priced items with larger quantities often provide better value than cheaper, smaller ones.
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Clip coupons for household items like laundry soap and shampoo instead of making them from scratch.
Making items from scratch often does not save a significant amount compared to using coupons.
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Use cold water for clothes to preserve color and save electricity; reserve hot water for towels or sheets.
It preserves clothing color and saves electricity.
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Measure out washing powder carefully or use less than suggested to save money.
Washing powder is expensive.
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Keep hotel toiletries for cleaning purposes.
They are usually awful quality but great for cleaning.
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