Learning the skill of housekeeping, along with following some tips throughout life, helps to break away from daily habits that do great harm to one's financial condition.
In a report published by the Russian FBRI website, Anna Selezneva reviewed daily habits that cost a lot of money.
Getting rid of things too quickly
Some people have a desire to get rid of dirty things, whose washing and cleaning sometimes wastes time, and the same applies to dishes, especially baking trays, and if money is spent on a continuous basis on buying new items and dishes, this will over time incur additional expenses that could have been avoided. .
Before getting rid of anything you should first ask yourself a series of questions, to reach a decision if it is really worth, and pay attention to how much time has passed since you bought the item, what made you buy it?
Do you need it?
How often do you use it?
Do you like this thing?
Buy more products than you need
Not knowing what's in the fridge leads to a lot of expired or spoiled foods being thrown away, so you should buy only what you need, and make a weekly meal plan, ensuring that all perishable items are consumed.
Shopping without a list
In order not to fall into the category of wasteful people, it is recommended to make a list of all the things that you need before going to the supermarket, and accordingly, this strategy helps to better plan your budget and not get carried away by spontaneous purchases.
It is recommended to make a list of all the things you need before going to the supermarket (Getty Images)
Failure to comply with quantities
When it comes to cleaning powders one often thinks that the higher the amount of product added the better, however the quantities recommended by the manufacturers should be used.
lack of regulation of heating
In the event that an independent heating system is installed in the house, it is possible to reduce the amount of gas consumed independently by turning off some appliances when all family members go to work throughout the day, and in addition to this, a thermostat can be installed that allows adjusting the temperature and time so that the house is always warm.
Drink bottled water
Drinking bottled water weighs your budget, so if you live in cities with high quality water, you can buy refillable bottles and use tap water, but if drinking water is not recommended in the place you live, you should buy a good filter, which helps to Save a lot of money, knowing that the consumption of bottled water incurs additional expenses.
Do not turn off electrical appliances
Electrical devices often remain plugged into a wall socket or charger, which wastes electricity.
In contrast, disconnecting these devices from electricity ensures that 20% of the annual bill is saved, and the misuse of devices causes 1% of the greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere.
Accordingly, an effective solution is to install an automatic backlit power strip that reminds you to unplug electrical appliances before bed.
Not turning off electrical appliances will cost you a lot of money (Getty Images)
Leave the tap open
You have to get rid of the habit of leaving the tap open while brushing the teeth, and running the water in the shower long before taking a shower. Doing this with the aim of waiting until the water becomes warm negatively affects the bill, so it is recommended to buy devices that help program the water temperature during bath time.
Excessive use of detergents
Detergents and fabric softeners are generally very expensive items, and conscious consumption of these products ensures that expenditures are reduced, so you should not overwash, and continue to use things when they are not worth washing.
unplanned expenses
Planning a budget and sticking to it as much as possible is one of the factors that help to save money because it is difficult to save at home if we do not know what we have and what we can spend.