Here are some frugal living tips for the kitchen:
1. Wash dishes by hand - when you can.
2. When using the dishwasher, turn off the heat dry and let the clean dishes air dry when the cleaning cycle is complete.
3. Even if the dirty dishes in the dishwasher are really dirty, avoid using the "heavy load" cycle to save water and electricity.
4. Only run the dishwasher if there is a full load to save electricity and water.
5. Make homemade dishwasher detergent.
6. Prior to running the dishwasher, run the hot water in your kitchen sink to prevent the heating coils in the dishwasher from overworking to get the water hot to wash the dishes. This will save on electricity.
7. Use
vinegar as a rinse aid in the dishwasher.
9. Check for leaky pipes and faucets to save on water.
10. Make your liquid soap detergent last longer (can be used to wash your hands or wash your dishes).
11. Turn off the lights in the kitchen when not in the room.
17. Plan your meals and use coupons in addition to sale items.
18. Store your produce the right way to make them last longer.
19. Reuse yogurt cups as single fruit servings.
20. Have quick and easy meals on hand to avoid eating out or ordering in.
21. Make your own dips.
23. Reuse clear containers for bagged food items to keep them fresher longer.
Do you have any other frugal living tips? Share them in the comments below!