And if you clicked on this article, I’m guessing you are, too.
The answers were kind of mind-blowing, so I decided to round them up!
Here are 39 things you could use instead of the more expensive alternatives.
Suggested byu/Timmy_Ache,u/thefabulousbri, andu/nursekim51
2.Dr.
It’s an especially good substitute for solid makeup cleaners (like theBlendercleanser).
Not only is it cheaper, but there’s WAY more of it.
“Hemorrhoid cream is fantastic to heal wounds on your hands.
During the pandemic, we washed our hands 10000x a day.
They were cracked and sore.
Reduces swelling, heals wounds, and is moisturizing!
Also worked behind the ear when the masks rubbed behind your ear.”
“If you shave your nether bits, applying anti perspirant after will prevent itchy bumps.
Dont apply to the interior of vag/labia, ladies, just the bikini line.
This tip changed my life!”
Suggested byu/No_Sprinkles418
6.Instead of buying dry shampoo, just use cornstarch.
It’s way cheaper and contains less harmful ingredients.
Golf balls specifically are perfect for rolling under your feet.
“I have a ‘medical baseball.’
u/BlottomanTurk
“I have a tennis ball the size of a softball for this same reason.
The tennis ball texture is a little easier on my muscles, and the larger size covers more area.
I got it at a pet store.”
u/DeliBananaPants
“Rolling a golf ball under your feet is amazing for foot pain.”
And it speeds up drying time.”
And NEVER MIX VINEGAR AND BLEACH.
The combination is deadly.
(Side note: so is ammonia which, BTW is in urine and bleach.
Don’t use bleach on anything with pee involved.)
“Pellet horse bedding instead of cat litter.
No nasty litter box smell here, even with two cats!
(Learned this trick years ago from a rescue shelter!)”
“Alka Seltzer is basically just compressed baking soda with a little aspirin thrown in.
Works the same and much cheaper.”
Suggested byu/Admirable_Key4745andu/susibirb
16.Dishwasher tablets are also great for cleaning burnt pans.
“Dishwasher tablets are amazing for cleaning things outside the dishwasher.
It’ll work much better than soap designed for hand washing.”
Suggested byu/Old-Fun9568andu/PremiumPrimate
20.Or try coconut oil to shave your body, or overall moisturize your skin.
“I use the teeniest amount of coconut oil to shave my body.
Pretty much eliminates any razor bumps and irritation.
I would not recommend this for the face because of how comedogenic it is.”
u/Magnaflorius
“Do be careful about coconut oil in your pipes though.
It builds up pretty quickly.”
u/Enderkr
21.Coconut oil is also a great lube (though not with condoms or toys).
Suggested byu/Kwanzaa246andu/Gladiator-tstar
22.Oven cleaner can be used to clean a ton of car parts for super cheap.
Spray it on, let it soak, and hit it with the pressure washer.
I took em down, put em in the shower, and sprayed it down with oven cleaner.
Ran the shower and it washed it clean like new."
Suggested byu/theFooMart
25.Similarly, don’t bother with Scrub daddies.
Just buy a scourer.
“Scrub daddies it’s just a freakin scourer cut into a face, ffs.”
u/wattscup
26.you’re free to play “specialty” card games like UNOwith regular cards.
Suggested byu/Separate-Ad-9916
“We played crazy eights before UNO.
Theres a lot that you’re able to play with just cards.”
I usually use food oils like canola or olive oil, because theyre sitting right on the kitchen counter.
Ive even used olive oil to remove Bandaid residue from my skin."
u/DieHardAmerican95
“I have to take off thousands of stickers a year for work.
Many of them are 30+ years old.
Some of them are 30+ years old and security stickers.
So sometimes it is a horrible and annoying task.
I prefer Ronsonol or Zippo brand just because of the smell, but any decent brand will work.
I get 341ml, or 12 fl oz, bottles of Ronsonol for $5.99CAD/$4.45USD, each.
Lighter fluid also penetrates stickers better and just doesn’t sit on top and do nothing.
Also it evaporates quicker.
Suggested byu/One_Impression_5649
“Tide, water, bleach, baby!!!
One teaspoon powdered tide, 1 gallon hot water, 1/3 cup of bleach and it cleans everything!
u/hungryamericankorean
29.Instead of keeping gauze around for emergencies, just have some extra diapers or pads on-hand.
Way cheaper than a gauze of that size.”
u/Flynn_lives
“I grew up in rural Pennsylvania.
It was always funny seeing newer hunters and/or those from less rural areas discovering ‘the pad.'”
“Not a huge difference in price, but fits the bill.”
Suggested byu/carolethechiropodist
33.Apparently, the best and cheapest way to clean your microwave is with water.
Try steaming the microwave by microwaving water.
“Water works better than any commercial product for cleaning your microwave.
Fill a microwave-safe coffee mug 2/3 full and turn on the microwave for 6 minutes.
When it stops, don’t bring up the door.
Leave it shut for about five minutes.
Then use an oven glove to remove the very hot cup.
it’s possible for you to now wipe off the interior with nothing but a paper towel.
Steam is king.”
and run it through instead.
Suggested byu/stannc00andu/indyjays
36.If you have to waterproof something small, try using a condom.
It won’t completely freeze, and you might customize the mixture to get the perfect consistency.
Suggested byu/Lokarin,u/DieHardAmerican95, andu/nicholus_h2
Submissions have been edited for length/clarity.
