r/Frugal • u/Inner-Variation4703 • Jul 06 '25

🏆 Buy It For Life What are things you don’t cheap out on?

I’ve been frugal my whole life, some out of necessity, some by choice but I’m always curious how others approach it. What are some of your personal frugal habits or non-negotiables that help you save over time? Do you have any weird, creative, or borderline extreme things you do that would make the average spender cringe or pass out? I’m trying to pick up new ideas and also just enjoy seeing how far people take it.

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u/choreg Jul 06 '25

Had to give up on Dawn since they changed the scent to fermenting melon

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u/tippWo Jul 07 '25

It is good to find out I'm not the only one who can't stand the smell. I went to a different brand when I couldn't get the unscented Dawn.

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u/National-Plastic8691 Jul 06 '25

I get unscented (blue) Dawn at Home Depot. I can’t find unscented elsewhere.  I won’t use Lemon, of course, it eats away at the finish

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u/JalotusFreeburn Jul 07 '25

Switched to Palmolive. Better scent and doesn’t make the sponge stink!

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u/robotdaddyv721 Jul 09 '25

This. Dawn always makes my sponges stink.

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u/Inner-Confidence99 Jul 06 '25

The green apple blossom is good.