Who doesn’t appreciate a good money-saving hack? Redditors have taken frugality to the next level, sharing their most creative methods to cut costs.

Coupon experts at Voucherbox have analysed some of the most unique tips shared in Reddit threads to reveal the most unusual ways people are saving money.

Frozen credit card trick: One Redditor claims to keep their credit card quite literally frozen in a block of ice in their freezer.

This forces them to reflect on purchases as they physically have to wait for the ice to thaw before making any impulse online transactions.

Mobile games: Another commenter shared that playing mobile games helped them become better at saving money.

Since many games require players to stack up and save points, this skill carried over to the Redditor’s everyday routine, leading to more self-disciplined spending in real life.

The ‘Squirrel Method’: Inspired by squirrels hiding their nuts for later, one Redditor recommends stashing money across various accounts that are not used for daily expenses.

By spreading their savings across multiple accounts, the Redditor claims to avoid the temptation to spend.

Quitting social media: A surprising tip came from a user who claimed that quitting social media helped them save money.

Without the constant exposure to influencers and luxury lifestyles, they no longer felt pressured to spend money to keep up with others.

Diluting washing-up liquid: One Redditor suggests that diluting washing-up liquid with water and transferring it into a spray bottle saves them money.

This method ensures that less soap is wasted while still keeping dishes clean, ultimately making the product last much longer.

Organising your fridge: Another clever tip is to arrange food in your fridge based on expiration dates.

By placing items that are going out of date first at the front of the fridge and those with a longer shelf life at the back, one Redditor claims they have greatly reduced their food waste and saved money as a result.

Charlotte Lumbroso-Baumgartner, CEO of Voucherbox, added,

“These Reddit users prove that sometimes a little creativity can go a long way in cutting costs. Small changes add up over time and finding the right money-saving strategy that works for you is important to help you reach your financial goals faster.”