Constantly running out of shampoo and toothpaste? It may be a sign that you're using more than you need to. Find out how much product experts say you should be using. Then, adjust your usage to capture the savings.
Shampoo
Use just under a tablespoon of shampoo, if you have long hair. Use even less, if you have short hair.
Source: The Right Amount of Shampoo. About.com: Beauty. Accessed April 7, 2009. http://beauty.about.com/cs/haircarerecipes/qt/howmuchshampoo.htmConditioner
Use one to two teaspoons of conditioner, any more and the conditioner will weigh down your hair – not a good look.
Source: How to Condition Your Hair. VirtualHairCare. Accessed April 7, 2009. http://www.virtualhaircare.com/virtual%20salon/frame_vs.htmlToothpaste
For kids: use a pea-sized amount For adults: use just enough to cover the bristles of your toothbrush from end to end
Source: How Much Toothpaste is Enough? American Dental Association. Accessed April 7, 2009. http://ada.org/public/media/videos/minute/index.asp#hygieneMouthwash
Use two teaspoonfuls of mouthwash twice a day.
Source: Per instructions on Listerine bottleSunscreen
Use one ounce of sunscreen (enough to fill a shot glass) to cover your entire body.
Source: How to Apply Sunscreen. About.com: Dermatology. Accessed April 7, 2009. http://dermatology.about.com/od/skincancers/ht/apply_sunscreen.htm