Household hints & tips to save money

[obbie]

Yes in the cleaning isle at C or WW

[Cuilidh]

The cloths I saw this morning at Ww are Jif, there was also an anti-bacterial one and Vileda All Purpose Cloth

[obbie]

you can get them at Reject shop, or cheap shops.

[astarra]

Some great ideas here... (sorry, just replying so I can find the thread easier next time, I've just read thru all the pages...) 

[rainbow]

Thanks for the tips on glycerine and salt for psoriasis, I am going to try it on DH's psoriasis, will let you know results, this is a really good thread, now of to the shopping thread!!!!!!!!

[obbie]

Rainbow is about to spend money....

[rainbow]

Thanks for the tips on glycerine and salt for psoriasis, I am going to try it on DH's psoriasis, will let you know results, this is a really good thread, now of to the shopping thread!!!!!!!!

No-one said there were 300 posts !!!!!! could take me days

[fundj&e]

Thanks for the tips on glycerine and salt for psoriasis, I am going to try it on DH's psoriasis, will let you know results, this is a really good thread, now of to the shopping thread!!!!!!!!

No-one said there were 300 posts !!!!!! could take me days

u mean 300 pages 

[Cuilidh]

You were warned earlier in this thread to stay away from the shopping thread - but then, what are credit cards for, but to use them - I don't dare look at the shopping thread any more!

[ElleG]

Some great ideas  ;DUni, I didn't know the tip about alfoil, how handy is that - lettuce and celery always die in my fridge  I will be trying that tip.

Rainbow, I can't find the tip for glycerine and salt for psoriasis .What page is it on? Many thanks

[fundj&e]

I also use rosemary stems and sage stems for skewers.  Rosemary grows like a weed here, I have hedges of it - also sweet bay (laurel nobilis).

A local herbalist  recommends a paste of glycerin and salt, rubbed gently into the scalp, left on for 15 minutes and then simply rinsed away. 
The glycerin (or glycerine) will be sticky when applied but as it is hygroscopic and as soon as water touches it, it combines with it and essentially disappears but leaves the effect behind. 

Here's a quote from Wikipedia: "Topical pure or nearly pure glycerol is an effective treatment for psoriasis, burns, bites, cuts, rashes, bedsores, and calluses. It can be used orally to eliminate halitosis, as it is a contact bacterial desiccant. The same property makes it very helpful with periodontal disease; it penetrates biofilm quickly and eliminates bacterial colonies."

One of the women in my book club has psoriasis and has some crusting on her scalp but it is much improved with the glycerin/salt treatment.  She is the one who told me about the herbalist.

this one  ElleG

[rainbow]

Thanks for finding that for ElleG,  DH tried the gylcerine on his elbows with out salt and rinsing off, now says he is sticky, suggested waiting till before shower next time.

[ElleG]

Thanks Uni, have sent the tip to my daughter.

[obbie]

Great idea for saving Money........

send DH to grocery shop, just saved $80 this week..
He only buys what is on the list..

[cookie1]

I love that one.