7 Amazing Tricks to Make 'Every' Household Essential Last Longer

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If you’re a penny-pincher, you dread having to spend money on those little everyday items that always add up to too much. But with a few clever tricks, you can prolong the life of your candles, toothpaste, dish soap and more.

Here are 7 simple ideasfor getting full use out of your pricey products.

2. Double your stash.“Cut your sponges in half to get more use out of them. This is especially helpful with Magic Erasers!” Another smart trick: “Cut your dryer sheets in half. Dryer sheets can be expensive, and half a dryer sheet works just as well as a whole one, in my opinion!”

3. Store smart.“Store jelly and sauces upside down in your fridge to help prevent mold.”

4. Good to the last drop.“Put your dish soap in an olive oil bottle to ensure a slower flow. You’ll use a few drops at a time, which cleans just as well and will help your soap last longer.”

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6. Cut back.“Test out the‘eco-friendly’settings on your dishwasher, washing machine, printer and other household appliances. Most eco-cycles work just as well as the normal settings, and you’ll save on valuable resources (like water, ink, electricity, etc.).”

source: people.com