PLASTIC is far from fantastic yet most of our homes are full of it.
But with many of us making a conscious effort to use less plastic and recycle more, it’s good to see that the humble, old-fashioned bar of soap is making a comeback.
In fact, sales of traditional soap bars were up three per cent in 2019 — with the number set to rise this year.
Buying these basic items can also cut costs: here’s how a shopping basket of “simple” household goods could slash your supermarket bill . . .
LATHER UP: Swap Dove Silk Glow body wash, £3.99 for 450ml at Superdrug, for a bar of Imperial Leather, currently £1.50 for four 100g bars (38p per bar) at Boots. The old trusty brand lathers easily with super-soft foam, leaving you feeling clean but not dry — plus it is much easier on the wallet and eco-friendly, too. SAVING: £2.49
YES, YOU CAN: Getting your five-a-day with fresh fruit and veg can be costly, but you could save by switching to cans without sacrificing nutrition — as long as you don’t buy them in sauces or syrups. You can really save when buying exotic fruit, such as mangos — £1.50 each at Waitrose, compared to just £1.70 for two cans of Princes Mango Slices at Morrisons (85p per can). SAVING: 65p per unit
DIY: Cleaning products can cost a small fortune, but good old-fashioned lemon and vinegar solutions will have your home gleaming. Simply mix one part vinegar to one part water and add the juice of a lemon for an excellent, fresh-smelling, all-purpose cleaning agent that costs nothing compared with Dettol Power and Fresh Citrus spray, £2 from Tesco. SAVING: £2
POWDER ON: Washing machine pods and capsules can seem less hassle than traditional powders, but they come with a mark-up. Try switching Fairy Non Bio Pods Washing capsules (38 washes), £9 at Waitrose, for Fairy Non Bio washing powder (40 washes), £5, down from £7 at Asda for the same result. SAVING: £4
- Prices on this page are correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers are subject to availability.
Deal of the day
CO-OP has a cool £5 freezer filler deal. This week it comes with Young’s Flipper Dippers and XL Chip Shop fish cakes, McCain oven chips, Co-Op garden peas and Carte D’Or vanilla ice cream.
SAVE: £5.20
Cheap treat
PRINGLES Rice Fusion Indian tandoori chicken masala flavour crisps are £1 at Asda, down from £1.99.
SAVE: 99p
Top swap
WILKO’s £5 luxury powder brush is great and far cheaper than the Clinique powder brush sold at Boots for £25.
SAVE: £20
Shop and save
AN 80-piece set of wooden Chad Valley blocks is £6.66 at Sainsbury’s, down from £10 – perfect for keeping little minds active.
SAVE: £3.34
My Sun Savers fiver
DAVID HENSON, from Shirley, Southampton, says: “I use my fivers to pay for my Netflix subscription, bringing it down to just a few quid.”
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HOT RIGHT NOW
BOOTS’ baby sale is back, including buy one get one free on selected Pampers nappies.
Reader’s saving tip
JAYNE BRADFORD, from Cramlington, Northumberland, says: “To keep your sink or bath plugholes clear, baking soda and white vinegar works a treat and is cheaper than branded drain unblockers.”
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2 FOR 1 DAYS OUT WITH SUN SUPERDAYS
LOOKING for some fun activities to kick start the year? Look no further than this fantastic 2 for 1 offer to top UK attractions with Sun Superdays.
Enjoy some serious star-spotting at Madame Tussauds London or Blackpool. Party with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in London and don’t miss the new Strictly Experience in Blackpool.
Escape the ordinary and experience the awesome at The Bear Grylls Adventure in Birmingham. Or enjoy new deep-sea adventures with the return of Professor Finn in Jawsome Sharks (and Friends!), plus dive into a new
mission with the Octonauts at SEA LIFE Aquariums across the country.
So what are you waiting for? Simply cut out the voucher below and take it to the attraction on the day of your visit. Some attractions require pre-booking online, see the voucher for instructions.
- “Bear Grylls” is a registered trademark of Bear Grylls Ventures LLP. These images depict figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds. Voucher valid until April 30, 2020.
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