Household hints & tips to save money

[Cuilidh]

What an excellent idea, Uni.

[dede]

Very smart idea.

[obbie]

I have used groceryrun, and happy with it.
the more you buy in one time the better....

[Merlin]

Keiramax, if  you are a member of Costco, they sell a 6kg bag of baking soda that I use in all of my bench top sprays and it only cost about $9. I also use it in cooking as it is gluten free and if I use baking soda to clean my stainless steel appliances and sink, they come up almost new. I try to use enjo products and as little chemicals as possible and the baking soda/vinegar combination is definitely the best for streak free bench tops and you don't  get the chemical smell. It is also much cheaper than buying commercial sprays and far less nasties.

[mcmich]

I have to use chemical free cleaning - no choice. We are not on sewerage but have enviro system. So we need to keep the bacteria happening and then the water is sprayed out onto the lawns and gardens. In theory it's good but even with all the rain we've had the sprinklers need to keep going. I miss bleach, I still clean the bins out with it and tip it out right up the back of the property.

[fundj&e]

i have been testing a tip that i found on the net  on how  2 store  celery,broccoli and lettuce

the celery is still very crunchy and fresh  after 2 week .
the lettuce is also very fresh looking after 4 weeks this sunday.
the broccoli was the only one that i was not happy with.

wrap in al foil 

[dede]

That's handy to know Uni. I did know about the celery but not the lettuce

[Cuilidh]

Another handy hint is to cut up one of the thicker microfibre dish washing cloths and line your fridge's vege drawer with it - it helps to absorb the evaporated water off your veges and keeps them fresher longer.

[fundj&e]

 can i buy the microfibre  cloths at C or W ?

[fundj&e]

That's handy to know Uni. I did know about the celery but not the lettuce

how long does the celery last for dede ?

[dede]

I'm not sure Uni, I usually use all the celery in 2 weeks anyway.

[Cuilidh]

can i buy the microfibre  cloths at C or W ?

You should be able to, Uni.  If I get down to W today I'll try to check them out for you.

[judydawn]

Thanks Uni, saves a bit of wastage.  I often freeze a large bagful of sliced celery so that I always have some on hand for soups and casseroles - it also cooks quicker once frozen.  I wonder if the alfoil trick would work for carrots, they often start going a bit limp on me.

[fundj&e]

Thanks Uni, saves a bit of wastage.  I often freeze a large bagful of sliced celery so that I always have some on hand for soups and casseroles - it also cooks quicker once frozen.  I wonder if the alfoil trick would work for carrots, they often start going a bit limp on me.

my carrots are good JD  i freeze my celery 2 but sometimes i feel like dipping it in some cream cheese and adding to salads

[Yvette]

Will try the lettuce tip Uni thanks and you can buy the cloths in Woolies and Coles