What are the best shopping swaps to save money?

I have stopped buying fabric softener and started using white vinegar. Cheap as chips, makes fabric soft, no smell and it cleans my washing machine too.

had no problems at all.

don't have to buy washer cleaner either now.

I buy johnstons baby oil to moisturise my body instead of all the expensive body creams then add a couple of drops of body shop essential oil, it moisturises my skin & smells fab but doesn’t cost the earth!

Spot on! Fabric conditioner is basically a waste of money.

It's also better for your clothes and the environment, and your towels will dry you more efficiently too.

I haven't used fabric conditioner for over thirty five years, and convinced my wife to do the same when I moved in.

Depending on how many biscuits you get through, buy shops' own brand or savers biscuits rather than the big brands.

I live near one of the biggest biscuit factories in teh UK, and I know quite a few people who work there, including at one point my ex wife.

The only difference between the top-selling chocolate digestive and most shops' own brands is the mould they make them in, a small variation in the amount of sugar (if that) and the wrapper. Otherwise, they're made on the same production line from the same ingredients by the same people.

I make my own beans with store bought dried ones. helps me reduce sugar too.

Wipes! When you need them, you need them ... but the costs can really add up.

Been so delighted to discover Aldi Mamia wipes. Super affordable and as good as you can find anywhere.

Another cleaning swap I've done: using vinegar and baking soda for so many jobs around the house. Works a treat and I'm saving so much money.

At least that knowledge makes cleaning a bit less of a chore! 🤣🤣

Bulk buy when items are on half price sale. Like peanut paste or washing powder. It means you never have to pay full price for those items again.

Non branded items house here. We shop in Sainsburys and I always buy their own brand cereals. I buy the boys their own brand Shreddies which are 90p a box compared to £3.85 for a branded box of Shreddies! As much as possible, I do stick to own brand products, they taste the same anyway.

I have just started buying own brands, I think people think they need branded beens, soup ketchup but they all taste the same and are so much cheaper you just have to get past the thought of it !

I've been doing the same from ages. That's so true

Store brand nappies have been more inexpensive and good to use. And store brand food items instead of mainstream brands. bulk buying, And grabbing bargains for sure. . Also shopping from various shops if time and energy permits. E.g Iceland has salmon and Cauliflower rice cheaper than sainsburys on multibuy offers. I don't generally compromise on quality with fruit and veg , those I buy from farm shops /market stalls which are similarly priced as Sainsbury's organic range of fruit and veg. And this kind of shopping allows me to buy higher quality fruit and veg without any worries .