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The only bad thing about bar soap is that it will build up on your tub and require more scrubbing.
CLR and a plastic putty knife. Then use car wax on the tile. It helps prevent soap scum from building up. Use Rain X on glass shower doors....same deal.
One way for women to save money on hygiene products is to use a reusable menstrual cup instead of pads or tampons. The cup is a little expensive to buy initially, about $25, but will last a long time.
Like body wash, shampoo, deodorant, hand soap, laundry detergent and dish detergent?
Castile soap can be used for many of these purposes. When I travel, that and a crystal deodorant are pretty much all I carry as personal hygiene items. Castile soap can also be used as dish detergent. The upfront cost is pretty high, but they last forever. Laundry detergent can be made with bar soap, borax, and washing soda, but your best bet is probably just to look for sales/use coupons and purchase a reliable brand. Use it sparingly. Most people use much more than is really necessary to clean clothes effectively. Try using a TBSP or two, and see how it works. You can always adjust up.
Watch lime use carefully. A few years ago, children in Florida a few years ago developed second-degree burns after playing with limes from a backyard tree during a party. And I agree about Dr. Bronner's castile soap. It does leave a film, though, because it's soap, not detergent. That being said, I love it!
I like to buy store brand shampoo. Here in Texas, we have a supermarket called HEB and they make some good quality store brand products. The price difference is significant, especially since their generics are also made in Texas.
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One way for women to save money on hygiene products is to use a reusable menstrual cup instead of pads or tampons. The cup is a little expensive to buy initially, about $25, but will last a long time.
I've always wanted to try a cup, but I don't know much about them.
Anyways, does anyone have a good alternative for Lancome's eye makeup remover? It's an expensive brand, but it's the only product that is gentle enough for my eyes. All the cheaper brands really irritate me.
I've always wanted to try a cup, but I don't know much about them.
Anyways, does anyone have a good alternative for Lancome's eye makeup remover? It's an expensive brand, but it's the only product that is gentle enough for my eyes. All the cheaper brands really irritate me.
How 'bout some baby oil or coconut oil? Or a nice lotion.
I just wet the ends of a q-tip in my mouth and wipe the excess
off w/that...just the mascara that missed my lashes.
I second the $1 stores.
If you go to Dollar Tree, they have GREAT toilet paper. It's thick and soft, just like an expensive brand. Best around.. I swear.
Also an amazing buy at Dollar Tree: Their laundry soap. It's called "L.A.'s Totally Awesome," the light purple kind with fabric softener already in it. It smells great and lasts 30 loads.
"BriteWhite" toothpaste is made by Palmolive, same as Colgate brand. At D.T. it's $1 for a huge tube. I use it.
I'm picky about shampoo so I spend $1.98 for Suave. I don't like most other cheap brands for my hair. Still a good deal seeing how 1 bottle of shampoo and 1 bottle of conditioner last me about 3 months. Add in 1 box of hair dye to keep my hair color fresh ($3). And a bottle of hair smoother and root pump ($2 each). Total hair expense about $11 every 3 months.
I cut my own hair also, learn some tricks -- I get compliments on my soft, long hair ALL the time and no-one knows I only spend $11 every 3 months on it.
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