It’s affordable and super effective, and it’s only 62p
I shop at M&S and Sainsbury’s but head to Tesco for its 62p washing-up liquid(Image: Baloncici via Getty Images)
Cutting costs on the weekly food shop does not always mean switching entirely to the most budget-friendly supermarket. Many shoppers still appreciate picking up items from M&S, where the quality feels noticeably superior.
However, with food prices continuing to strain household budgets, making a handful of small adjustments can help keep expenditure in check.
Comparing prices across supermarkets and brands can uncover considerable differences, even for everyday staples. It can also mean sourcing certain products from a different retailer rather than doing all your shopping under one roof.
For many, there is one particularly affordable Tesco purchase that keeps drawing them back, even for those who prefer shopping at Sainsbury’s and M&S.
While M&S fruit and Sainsbury’s own-brand products have their merits, one item worth making a specific trip to Tesco for is its washing-up liquid, priced at just 62p for 500ml.
It may not sound like a particularly thrilling supermarket discovery, but washing-up liquid is one of those household essentials that gets used relentlessly.
Having tried numerous varieties over the years, even Fairy struggles to compete with Tesco’s original washing-up liquid.
It has a fantastic scent, produces a rich lather, and a single bottle lasts considerably longer compared to M&S’s equivalent, which proved difficult to squeeze, resulting in using far more product than necessary.
It’s easy to underestimate how particular you are about washing-up liquid until you realise that a bottle that squeezes effortlessly and foams up nicely can make the whole chore significantly more pleasant. It isn’t just one person singing the praises of this washing-up liquid either.
The 62p staple has garnered glowing reviews on the Tesco website.
One customer wrote: “I use this all the time. It’s very good for a cheaper option to the main supplier.”
Another said: “It’s every bit good if not better than Fairy Liquid, which I find to be poor.”
A third said: “I find that this is just as good as Fairy washing up liquid. It lasts well and gets the dishes clean.”
A fourth customer noted that they switched from branded products to this washing-up liquid and are thoroughly delighted with the change.
Many supermarket own-brand products have proved their worth in recent years, and Tesco’s Pure Fabric Conditioner is equally impressive for those with sensitive skin.
Priced at just £1.61 for a 1.25L bottle, it is another product well worth adding to your regular shopping basket whenever you next need to stock up on washing-up liquid.
