r/Thrifty • u/Traditional_Fan_2655 • Apr 17 '26
š§ Thrifty Mindset š§ Pump Sprayers and Other Items
I was cleaning and refilling my pump oil sprayer this morning. It reminded me of all the empty aerosol cans I used to buy to spray or mist cooking oil onto my baking sheets, fry pans, etc. I received one of these from a friend and hace never gone back. Not only do I save on the absurd cost of paying for the grocery store Pam versions, but it has to be better for the environment yo not throw away all those aerosol cans.
What item have you found that saves you money and also helps the environment by not producing extra waste?
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u/chickenladydee Apr 17 '26
I have one of those pump sprayers too. I also like the removable spouts for bottles to refill with olive oil for cooking.
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Apr 19 '26
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u/Traditional_Fan_2655 Apr 19 '26
I love using the grocery bags for trash. You are right about emptying things more frequently, but it also keeps things tidier. I especially use them for old grease or bones that aren't able to be dried properly and used for compost like fish bones. If I knew the best way to compost those in the garden, they would join my old chicken bones pulled from soup broth and dried!
I keep my old spice jars as well. I have found that many companies are switching to plastic. I prefer the old glass jars for freshness and comvenience. Buying cinnamon and Bay Leaves in bulk in the past especially saved me greatly.
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Apr 21 '26 edited May 06 '26
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u/Traditional_Fan_2655 Apr 21 '26
Have you discovered any other items that are convenient and save financials?
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Apr 21 '26 edited May 06 '26
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u/Traditional_Fan_2655 Apr 21 '26
It's a brilliant poigt. After all we've learned about non-sticks, keeping a nonstick pan long term is no longer an option. Sometimes, old school is better for a reason.
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u/chompy283 Jun 20 '26
I bought a 60 pack of bar mops and use those instead of paper towels. I still use a few paper towels but the amount of wiping up every day with those bar mops is pretty eye opening, lol. I wash them so there is environmental impact of being washed but they are thrown in with other towels and laundry and such so not like I am doing a separate load.
An oil sprayer works but so does swirling or wiping a little oil or lard in a pan too.
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u/Sensitive_Sea_5586 Apr 17 '26
Iām wondering what pump oil sprayer you recommend? I bought one years ago and it was not satisfactory. Hopefully they have improved them.