Frugal Secrets to Saving Money on Household Supplies

Personal care and cleaning supplies can drive you over budget – They can be expensive.
In this video, I’ll show you my recent Walgreens haul and give you strategies that you can use at the store of your choice to always spend less than retail on household supplies. Make sure you stick with me, because I’ll also share a secret that many people don’t know about how and when sales happen.

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We're Hope and Larry and we love practical frugality. We raised our four sons, debt-free, including paying cash for our home when our income was well under the national average. For tips on saving money, budgeting, paying off debt, and setting goals (while living with a spirit of joy and abundance), subscribe to us here on YouTube and visit us at our website and on social media.

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[sallyprzybil]

I usually buy toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash at the dollar tree. I have a developmentally challenged daughter and she was going through the laundry detergent liquid like crazy. I told her over and over how to measure it out but she just didn’t get it. So I found inexpensive Purex detergent packets on Amazon. I bought two containers because they were on sale. My daughter understands “ use only one per load”. Problem solved. It has saved me so much money.

[decdavey]

When our new washer was installed the tech instructed us to use 2-3 tablespoons of liquid detergent only, or a plastic child's medicibe cupful. Using as much as the detergent companies want you to can wreck your washer. They don't care about that; they just want you to kerp buying more detergent.

[SageGypsy]

My net worth has gone up from -$123 in June 2023 to +$165 December 2023 thanks to following your tips!

[nickybookz]

My great-grandmother already had them in the house, Fisherman's Friends has been around for more than one hundred and fifty years. A household name here in Europe:-)

[mountaineerhideaway]

Hope, Dollar General and Family Dollar have a digital $5 off a $25 order every Saturday. You can stack that savings with ad prices as well as their digital coupons or other high value coupons. There are times I’ve left the store with over $50 in merchandise and paid less than $10. It’s a massive stock up deal on laundry, bath tissue, personal care items as well as groceries. Love to see you do a video on that.

[Nicole-zvee]

have your friend on, that knows how to get the best deals at Kohl's. I remember you mentioned her, on one of your shows, and you asked the viewers if we would like for you to have her please have her on!! Thank you.

[tinablair]

Fishermen's friend are strong and effective!!

[angielay]

When we got our front loader Speedqueen worked on, the repair man who’s been working on washers over 40 years told me to use no more than one tablespoon of detergent. He said with the high efficiency washers they don’t use a lot of water so you only need a tablespoon or it will leave residue in your clothes because they don’t use a lot of water. I prefer Kirkland brand detergent when it goes on sale. It was also a consumers report best buy!

[fourdayhomestead]

Plan ahead & call manufacturer for printed coupons. Those can be used with in store flyer coupons.

[GEAUXFRUGAL]

Estate sales I look for everyday items like zip lock bag, garbage bags, can goods, one place said I'm flying home to NY you can have all the can goods !!! My car was squished to the back.Try for bulk items. I bought deodorant that was factory sealed 3 bars. Got a bottle of hugo boss, now my after shower scent.

[makeanddohandmade]

I started watering down my detergent and split one bottle into two after recommendations like yours! I’m just finishing up the one bottle I bought on October 1!!

[EJS]

Consider not using plastic storage bags, get reusable silicone bags and avoid the landfill w/ the plastic. The silicone bags come in multiple sizes and are able to be re-washed. Save $$ as they last vs the plastic ones to have to buy again and again. Earth Breeze is a liquidless washing soap sheet vs liquid laundry soap in plastic containers that end you in landfills. The sheets take the place f the liquids. It is only 1 option. You can cut them if you want to use less.

[teresablack]

Fisherman's Friend is miraculous and definitely worth paying full price when you are feeling dire!

[katherinerichardson]

I discovered the Dollar Tree store in my nearby town has the detergent I use at a cheaper price and has more quantity when I buy two bottles compared to the one large bottle at my local grocery store. Since I discovered the detergent, I started making comparisons on other products that I normally purchase. Sometimes a person has to do a little math to find a good deal. Glad you're back and hope Larry gets well soon.

[miabernard]

I call it my Home Inventory List that I twice a year stock up my home. Yes, there is a bit of planning. It is something you can adapt quarterly or even monthly depending on how large your family and space constraints. I too have missed something or ran out of something but for the most part having a Home Inventory has helped me save time and money. Great additional tips to save money!

[fourdayhomestead]

Buying super concentrated soaps & cleaners. Making a simple home made all purpose cleaner is great. Save the good stuff for deep cleaning.

[brg]

We use slicone baggies mostly in place of ziploc baggies stretchable covers for dishes instead of tinfoil, vinegar and water to clean sinks instead of store bought cleaners, and less shampoo than before.

[rochellethundercloud]

Luckily for us, I always find brand new, sealed toothpaste.
I once found probably about 150 rolls of toilet paper in a book bin.sealed.

My area has tons of free book bins, and not only do you find books, but clothes, perfume, makeup, all kinds of stuff.sealed.

[Mrsmadison]

Healing prayers for Hope and Larry with your colds ❤ great video ❤

[dawncierelli]

I'm really sorry you guys are sick I know what it's like to be down and I just pray for healing for you two and a speedy recovery