Thrifty Tips

Check out these 5 thrifty-tips to save money.

1. Host a “Swap Party”.

Trade clothes, books, or kitchen gadgets with friends and neighbours instead of buying new.

 
 

2. Turn near-expiry foods into soups or stews.

 

Rather than let near-expiry foods reach or pass their use-by dates, turn them into soups or stews, and either freeze them on take them for lunch at work.

 
 

3.

Dilute liquid soap 50/50 with water. 

Diluting liquid soap 50/50 with water (equal parts soap and water) is common—but whether it’s a good idea depends on how you plan to use it.

🧴 What 50/50 dilution means

  • 1 part liquid soap
  • 1 part water
    👉 e.g. 250ml soap + 250ml water

👍 When it works well

  • Hand soap in dispensers (especially foaming pumps)
  • Light cleaning tasks (e.g. wiping surfaces)
  • Making soap last longer / reducing cost

⚠️ Potential issues

  • Too watery for standard pump bottles (may drip or feel ineffective)
  • Reduced cleaning power
  • Bacteria growth risk if stored too long (because preservatives are diluted)

🧠 Best practice

  • Use distilled or boiled (cooled) water to reduce contamination
  • Mix in small batches (use within 1–2 weeks)
  • Shake before use if it separates
  • Store in a clean, sealed dispenser

💡 Pro tip

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4.

Borrow Household Tools From Your Local Library 

Modern libraries loan:

  • Power tools 
  • Sewing machines 
  • 3D printers 
  • Gardening equipment 
  • Board gamesThis can save £100s a year
 
 

5.

Switch or renegotiate essential bills (broadband, mobile, energy).

Many households are on out-of-contract deals for broadband or mobile — comparing and switching could save hundreds of pounds.   Make it an annual task to go on comparison websites to see if you can get a better deal.  Find all the best comparison websites on The Wisdom Trust SHOP page.

 
 

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