8 things for which it is better to spend a bit more to gain from their quality
The impulse to save on cost, every time we buy something for the home or for personal care, is strong. And it's certainly commendable to do this whenever you can, in order to manage your money, work and time efficiently. There are, however, some products and goods that we use in our daily life, for which it would be better to spend a bit more and without much hesitation. Our choices of products often affects our health and the quality of life we lead.
For certain items, it would really be best not to just look at their price tags, but rather to consider them as useful, long-term investments and assets. Are you curious to know what these items are? Below, we have prepared a list:
There are millions of types of nail polishes on the market. In recent years, the fashion of using false nails, along with nail gels, acrylic or semi-permanent nail polishes, has exploded - leading to a vast range of these types of products hitting the marketplace. The choices available are vast. And the prices of these products is also higly varied. However, nail polish is one of those products for which it would be best not to save on (at the risk of quality).
The cheaper polishes have rough textures and their cheap application brushes give one a result that is far from perfect. Also, these cheap polishes tend to dry out and become unusable very quickly. And if we consider health, the cheaper brands are often inclined to use polishes with cheap, toxic and harmful substances in their production. Formaldehyde is one of these dangerous substances.
Straighteners and curlers for the hair are another thing that is always best to consider quality products, perhaps spending a little more on a good brand. In particular, we must be careful with the materials they are made of. Those made from steel or Teflon usually damage the hair much more than more expensive types. Chosing a ceramic hair iron helps to keep a healthier and more beautiful head of hair - but they obviously cost a bit more.
Saving money on your choice of toothbrush doesn't make any sense. The health of your teeth and gums is at stake. Dentists recommend that you change your toothbrush often and buy one of excellent quality and which is suitable for the characteristics of your mouth (like sensitive gums, for example). Better than a manual one - and highly recommended by dentists - are electric toothbrushes. They cost more but they are a good investment in your oral hygiene, which is essential for preventing tooth decay and gum disease.
Using cheap paint to white-wash the walls means giving up good coverage and penetration. The most direct consequence of using cheap paint is the need to apply several coats of paint to obtain a satisfactory result. This means that you will save on the price per gallon, but you will use more paint in the long run and waste more time. In the end, therefore, there will have been no overall gain.
The cheaper a dishwashing liquid is, the less concentrated it is. If it is less concentrated it will not degrease properly and you will tend to use more. It goes without saying then, that saving on dishwashing liquid will not lead to real savings. And, if this isn't enough, the use of cheap dishwashing liquid will have a greater environmental impact.
Light bulbs - if you buy the cheap ones - will save you money in the short term, but in the long run, you will spend more. It is a fact that cheaper bulbs will burn out quickly and need to be replaced more often. So why not buy more expensive, but long-lasting ones? It is definitely worth it.
And what about shoes? Well, shoes are one of the items fo which you should spend the most. Footwear of poor quality affects your gait and well-being of your feet, legs and back, and your health in general. There are those who say that much of what affects the well-being of our body depends on how we walk. And there is data to back up this claim.
When purchasing a good laptop, it is always best to focus on quality, spending a little more. One of the downsides of computers that are cheap is in fact that they have a battery that lasts very little time. Replacing the battery is quite expensive (and difficult, in many cases). Frequent battery replacement will therefore be more expensive than buying a good PC right from the beginning.
In the long run, sometimes spending a little more could really make a difference!
