The bathroom is one of the easiest ways to practice frugality. From the bathtub to the bathroom tissue, there are many ways to save in all areas of your bathroom.
So what exactly does a frugal bathroom look like? Let’s start on one side of the room and move around it!
The Bathtub/Shower –
The frugal bathroom has a normal looking shower but it’s owners know that they need to limit their showers to just a few minutes to save on water and water heater heating expenses. In the frugal bathroom there is also a homemade shower and tub cleaner. Here’s how it’s made:
Frugal Shower Cleaner
Ingredients:
- 1 part vinegar
- 1 part dish soap
- Spray bottle
In a spray bottle, mix together the vinegar and dish soap until well combined. Use to clean or scrub your shower!
Another feature of the frugal bathtub and shower is the curtain. It’s made from cotton so it doesn’t have to be replaced, it just needs to be washed when it gets dirty!
The Toilet –
The toilet in the frugal bathroom is sitting next to the bathroom tissue. This bathroom tissue was purchased for less than $0.25 for a single roll. The frugal owners of this bathroom know that $0.25 per roll is the best price for bathroom tissue and they can easily find deals to get it for this price. The toilet also has its own special cleaner. Here’s how it’s made:
Frugal Toilet Scrub
Ingredients:
- Vinegar
- Baking Soda
In the toilet bowl, sprinkle a light layer of baking soda. Add a small amount of vinegar to the toilet bowl and wait for it to have a reaction with the baking soda. Once it’s done, scrub with a toilet brush to clean.
The Sink –
The sink is the frugal bathroom is spotless. It’s cleaned with the mixture below:
All Purpose Cleaner
Ingredients:
- 1 part vinegar
- 2 parts water
Mix together well and use as a spray.
As you can tell, the frugal bathroom isn’t just frugal, it’s also very clean! And the owners of the frugal bathroom are proud that they have to spend very little money to keep it this way.
Do you have any special frugal tips for the bathroom? What are your favorite bathroom cleaning recipes?