Save Money by Leaving These Six Things off Your Weekly Grocery List

Marlene Alexander believes we’ve been brainwashed by advertisers, and she suggests we can save money and in some cases, help the environment, by making better choices in cleaning products. Alexander singles out pre-moistened cleaning cloths, (spray cleaner on your own) toilet cleaner (use powdered cleaners instead), Swiffer wet mops (one-use only), J-cloths ($1 microfiber cloths are better), window cleaner (use vinegar and water), and dryer sheets (smell good, but are unnecessary). Check your potential purchases for how often they can be used, how they impact the environment, and whether there’s a less expensive alternative.

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By Carrie Rattle

Carrie Rattle is a Principal at BehavioralCents.com, a website for women focused on mind and money behaviors. She has worked in the financial services industry for 20+ years and hopes to inspire women to better prepare themselves for financial independence. Read More

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