Asda shoppers rush to buy 65p household essential dupe that’s better than big brand name
SHOPPERS are flocking to Asda after spotting a household essential for just 65p – and they say it’s better than the brand version that’s much more expensive.
Excited shoppers took to Facebook’s Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group to rave about Asda’s Tropical Paradise Fabric Softener.
It’s usually priced at £2.38 for a 1.998L bottle, but is now reduced to just 65p in some stores.
Shoppers say it smells just like Lenor, but for a fraction of the cost – and they’re rushing out to buy it.
One fan wrote: “Wow, thank you!” while another said, “This is such a great bargain.”
The find comes just days after another eagle-eyed shopper shared their mega savings spree at Asda.
Shoppers claimed to have picked up Fairy laundry pods for £1, big bottles of Lenor for 70p, and bottles of Asda’s Pure Cotton Sensitive Fabric Softener for just 68p each, rather than the usual £2.48.
Posting to the same Facebook group, the bargain hunter wrote: “I just picked these up in Asda,” along with a snap of their stacked trolley.
Fellow group members were left gobsmacked, with one writing: “Wowsas, brilliant find!”
Another fumed: “Bloody hell, never that cheap near me!”
“I wish this would happen to me lol, never does,” someone else said.
While another added: “Some people are lucky!”
So if your laundry stash is running low, it’s worth swinging by your local Asda.
Its worth bearing in mind prices and product availability differs between stores so you might want to call ahead to check if your local store is stocking this bargain buy.
While these low prices might seem too good to miss, it’s always worth checking and comparing prices before diving in.
Just because something’s on offer, it doesn’t mean it’s always the best deal.
There are loads of price comparison tools that can help make sure you’re not overpaying.
Google Shopping lets you search and compare prices across the web just by typing in the product name or number.
PriceSpy shows price history from over 3,000 retailers including Amazon and the major supermarkets, while Idealo ranks shops from cheapest to most expensive for the item you’re after.
So before you stock up, take a few seconds to do a quick search – it might save you even more cash in the long run.
How to save at Asda
Shop the budget range
Savvy shopper Eilish Stout-Cairns recommends that shoppers grab items from Asda’s Just Essentials range.
She said: “Asda’s budget range is easy to spot as it’s bright yellow! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow and you’ll find their Just Essentials range.
“It’s great value and I’ve found it has a much wider selection of budget items compared to other supermarkets.
Sign up to Asda Rewards
The savvy-saver also presses on the importance of signing up to Asda’s reward scheme.
She said: “Asda Rewards is free to join and if you shop at Asda you should absolutely sign up.
“As an Asda Rewards member, you’ll get exclusive discounts and offers, and you’ll also be able to earn 10% cashback on Star Products.
“This will go straight into your cashpot, and once you’ve earned at least £1, you can transfer the money in your cashpot into ASDA vouchers.
We’ve previously rounded up the best supermarket loyalty schemes – including the ones that will save you the most money.
Look out for booze deals
Eilish always suggests that shoppers looking to buy booze look out for bargain deals.
She said: “Asda often has an alcohol offer on: buy six bottles and save 25%.
“The offer includes selected bottles with red, white and rose options, as well as prosecco. There are usually lots of popular bottles included, for example, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot and Freixenet Prosecco D.O.C.
“Obviously, the more expensive the bottles you choose, the more you save.”
Join Facebook groups
The savvy saver also recommends that fans of Asda join Facebook groups to keep in the know about the latest bargains in-store.
Eilish said: “I recommend joining the Latest Deals Facebook Group to find out about the latest deals and new launches in store.
“Every day, more than 250,000 deal hunters share their latest bargain finds and new releases.
“For example, recently a member shared a picture of Asda’s new Barbie range spotted in store.
“Another member shared the bargain outdoor plants she picked up, including roses for 47p, blackcurrant bushes for 14p and topiary trees for 14p.”