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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers race to snap up hot tub and pool essential scanning for just 50p instead of £16
We've explained how to compare prices and always get the best deal COOL DOWN Shoppers race to snap up hot tub and pool essential scanning for just 50p instead of £16 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are rushing to grab a must-have hot tub and pool essential that's been spotted at an incredible 97% off. Clearwater Multi-Function Chlorine Tablets offer a quick and easy solution to keep your pool or hot tub water clean and safe. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The tablets do more than just disinfect with chlorine, which kills bacteria – they also contain algaecide to stop algae from growing Typically, you can find tubs of 50 20g tablets for around £16 at most retailers, but savvy shoppers have discovered an unbeatable bargain elsewhere. Posting about the find on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group one shopper said: "B&M - 50p a tub. "Not on shelf, was top stock. Used app to scan. This was at Edinburgh Maybury Road and I bought the last eight tubs. "Hopefully stocked in other stores. "Perfect for those with pools and hot tubs to maintain." In response, one shopper said: "Wow what a find! "I've just paid £15 on Amazon as loads of local places are out of stock." Another said: "Oh. I just paid £16.99 for the same tub in The Range." A third added: "Bargain! I paid about £8 when I last bought these from B&Q and that was on clearance sale too." Designed for use with floating dispensers or the Lay-Z-Spa ChemConnect system, these tablets dissolve gradually over three to five days, depending on water flow. The tablets do more than just disinfect with chlorine, which kills bacteria – they also contain algaecide to stop algae from growing and a water clarifier to remove tiny particles that filters can't catch. This helps keep your water clear and sparkling. To use them safely, always follow the instructions and warnings provided on the clearly labelled container. The chlorine tablets are only available in-store and while stocks last. This means that the product might be out of stock at your nearest B&M store. To find all the stores locally to you, visit B&M is offering the Clearwater tablets at the lowest price we've found. For comparison, the same tablets cost £16 at Argos, £16.07 at B&Q, and £16.87 at Tesco. How to compare prices to get the best deal JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal. There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to. Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers. Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of. How can I save money when shopping at B&M? Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up for the B&M app to use the barcode scanner.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers race to snap up hot tub and pool essential scanning for just 50p instead of £16
SHOPPERS are rushing to grab a must-have hot tub and pool essential that's been spotted at an incredible 97% off. Clearwater Multi-Function Chlorine Tablets offer a quick and easy solution to keep your pool or hot tub water clean and safe. 1 Typically, you can find tubs of 50 20g tablets for around £16 at most retailers, but savvy shoppers have discovered an unbeatable bargain elsewhere. Posting about the find on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group one shopper said: " B&M - 50p a tub. "Not on shelf, was top stock. Used app to scan. This was at Edinburgh Maybury Road and I bought the last eight tubs. "Hopefully stocked in other stores. "Perfect for those with pools and hot tubs to maintain." In response, one shopper said: "Wow what a find! "I've just paid £15 on Amazon as loads of local places are out of stock." A third added: "Bargain! I paid about £8 when I last bought these from B&Q and that was on clearance sale too." Designed for use with floating dispensers or the Lay-Z-Spa ChemConnect system, these tablets dissolve gradually over three to five days, depending on water flow. The tablets do more than just disinfect with chlorine, which kills bacteria – they also contain algaecide to stop algae from growing and a water clarifier to remove tiny particles that filters can't catch. This helps keep your water clear and sparkling. To use them safely, always follow the instructions and warnings provided on the clearly labelled container. The chlorine tablets are only available in-store and while stocks last. This means that the product might be out of stock at your nearest B&M store. To find all the stores locally to you, visit B&M is offering the Clearwater tablets at the lowest price we've found. For comparison, the same tablets cost £16 at Argos, £16.07 at B&Q, and £16.87 at Tesco. How to compare prices to get the best deal JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal. There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to. Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers. Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of. How can I save money when shopping at B&M? Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up for the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Lay-Z-Spa hot tub deals: Big savings on Amazon with prices starting at £290
Lay-Z-Spa deals at the height of the season are worth jumping on | Amazon This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Amazon has slashed prices on several bestselling Lay-Z-Spa models. With deals starting under £300, it's never been cheaper to bring that spa-day feeling to your own back garden. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... There can be nothing more decadent than kicking back and chilling in your own hot tub. It's a relatively cheap way to transform your outside space with one of the most luxurious additions on the market. Lay-Z-Spa has really dominated the market, and sales are booming thanks to our lovely spring weather, so it was a surprise to see some hefty discounts on Amazon. There are quite a few of the top models with prices slashed at the moment, all on limited-time deals, and the prices start at just £289.99. Less than £300 can get you and your family a new hot tub for the summer | Amazon So for less than £300 you could be soaking up some rays and basking in a massaging pool of bubbles, if you can catch the deals before they disappear. The cheapest Lay-Z-Spa hot tub on Amazon right now is the Miami Airjet, which has enough room for four people, and has a 120-jet massaging system. It's usually £379, so this is quite a saving. The Cancun Airjet has also been discounted, down from £379 to £299 and the Borocay Airjet is down from £549 to £408.45. The ever-popular Paris hot tub, which can seat six people and has 140 jets is down to £402.99 from its original £529 price, and don't miss the flagship Hollywood, a six-person hot tub with fancy LED lighting for £449.99 - it's usually £549. These are limited-time deals, so we don't know how long they'll stick around for, but many of them offer next-day delivery, so you could be up and running by the weekend. Just bear in mind hot tubs come with running costs. You'll need to keep an eye on your energy bill, and buy regular top-ups of chemicals. Energy bills just went up – but this free tool could save you £388 a year With energy costs rising, Switcheroo helps you find cheaper deals in minutes. It's free, easy to use, and only shows tariffs that beat your current rate from suppliers like British Gas and Octopus. No calls, no pressure – just potential savings, with average users cutting £388 off their annual bill.
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Four savvy ways to give your old make-up a new lease of life
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANY of us have old make-up gathering dust at the back of drawers and cabinets. But you can give some items a new lease of life. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 We have four savvy ways to give your old make-up a new lease of life Credit: Getty Try one of these ideas before discarding unused beauty items. EYESHADOW: Old eyeshadow can be scraped out of palettes and crushed up for use in crafts. Kids will enjoy dipping their fingers in the dust and making patterns on paper. Or mix with water or white paint to create new shimmery colours. Empty palettes can also be used for mixing paints, or as part of creative play. You could also try mixing crushed powder with clear nail varnish to make a new shade for your nails. MASCARA: You should replace your mascara within six months of first using to avoid the risk of eye infections or irritation which means it's easy to rack up lots of old packs. Wash and clean the wand, however, and it can still be used as a dry brush for eyelashes or eyebrows. Or use it for cleaning small, intricate items such as jewellery. Again, you can repurpose it for arts and crafts by giving to kids to use as a paintbrush. Beauty fan shares genius hack to nab a £28 designer concealer for just £4, as she urges others to 'run to John Lewis' BRONZER AND BLUSH: Powdered bronze and blush can also be crushed and mixed with body lotion at application to create a tinted moisturiser — great for summer. If you have any near-empty pots, wash them out and use for decanting lotions in for travelling. RECYCLE: If your tube of foundation is nearly finished, cut it open to get the last drops. If you can't find any further uses for old make-up, empty and clean the containers to recycle in return for rewards. Eyeshadow palettes, mascara, and other small cosmetic packaging can be handed in to Boots through its recycling schemes. If you recycle five items and spend £1 in-store you'll collect 500 extra Advantage card points. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability Deal of the day 7 This inflatable Lay-Z-Spa hot tub is down to £298.99 at Robert Dyas Credit: Robert Dyas ADD some serious luxury to your outdoor setup with this inflatable Lay-Z-Spa hot tub down from £379.99 to £298.99 at Robert Dyas. SAVE: £81 Cheap treat 7 NYX butter gloss is now £5.99 at Credit: GIVE your lips a shiny finish with NYX butter gloss, £5.99, from What's new? PERK up your afternoon coffee with Starbucks vanilla latte sachets, £3.30, new in at Tesco. Top swap 7 This sweet strawberry tumbler is £5 from John Lewis Credit: John Lewis 7 Asda's similar option is £1 Credit: Asda SERVE some refreshments in this sweet strawberry tumbler, £5, from John Lewis. Or Asda's similar option is £1. SAVE: £4 Little helper STOCK up on products for your pet with four items for the price of three at Sainsbury's with a Nectar card, including food and other essentials. Shop & save 7 This leopard-print mini dress is £20 at New Look Credit: New Look EMBRACE your wild side with this leopard-print mini dress down from £33.99 to £20 at New Look. SAVE: £13.99 Hot right now BUY two or more mains at Mexican food chain Chiquitos this month and get unlimited standard nacho refills for 90 minutes. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Four savvy ways to give your old make-up a new lease of life
Mel Hunter Published: Invalid Date, MANY of us have old make-up gathering dust at the back of drawers and cabinets. But you can give some items a new lease of life. 7 Try one of these ideas before discarding unused beauty items. EYESHADOW: Old eyeshadow can be scraped out of palettes and crushed up for use in crafts. Kids will enjoy dipping their fingers in the dust and making patterns on paper. Or mix with water or white paint to create new shimmery colours. Empty palettes can also be used for mixing paints, or as part of creative play. You could also try mixing crushed powder with clear nail varnish to make a new shade for your nails. MASCARA: You should replace your mascara within six months of first using to avoid the risk of eye infections or irritation which means it's easy to rack up lots of old packs. Wash and clean the wand, however, and it can still be used as a dry brush for eyelashes or eyebrows. Or use it for cleaning small, intricate items such as jewellery. Again, you can repurpose it for arts and crafts by giving to kids to use as a paintbrush. BRONZER AND BLUSH: Powdered bronze and blush can also be crushed and mixed with body lotion at application to create a tinted moisturiser — great for summer. If you have any near-empty pots, wash them out and use for decanting lotions in for travelling. RECYCLE: If your tube of foundation is nearly finished, cut it open to get the last drops. If you can't find any further uses for old make-up, empty and clean the containers to recycle in return for rewards. Eyeshadow palettes, mascara, and other small cosmetic packaging can be handed in to Boots through its recycling schemes. If you recycle five items and spend £1 in-store you'll collect 500 extra Advantage card points. Deal of the day ADD some serious luxury to your outdoor setup with this inflatable Lay-Z-Spa hot tub down from £379.99 to £298.99 at Robert Dyas. SAVE: £81 Cheap treat GIVE your lips a shiny finish with NYX butter gloss, £5.99, from Top swap SERVE some refreshments in this sweet strawberry tumbler, £5, from John Lewis. Or Asda 's similar option is £1. Shop & save EMBRACE your wild side with this leopard-print mini dress down from £33.99 to £20 at New Look. SAVE: £13.99 Hot right now BUY two or more mains at Mexican food chain Chiquitos this month and get unlimited standard nacho refills for 90 minutes. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket.
