Tablets

BARGAIN hunters are rushing to Amazon to claim a deal on Calgon Washing Machine tablets that slashes the price of each tab to just 19p.

The retail giant has discounted a 75-tablet ‘Mega Pack’ from £28 to just £14.49, a 48% discount.

Calgon Power Tabs x75, £28 £14.49 from Amazon

The limited-time deal has already caused a rush to buy the tablets, with 7,000 people heading to Amazon to take advantage in the last month alone.

If you’re meticulous about keeping your washing machine in tip-top condition, this is a steal you won’t want to miss.

The deal becomes even more impressive when you compare it to supermarket prices.

Tesco’s largest pack of Calgon is a 30-tablet box for £10.50, which works out to 35p per tablet.

Asda offers a slightly larger 45-pack for £15.98, making each tablet 35.5p.

At just 19p per tablet, Amazon’s mega-pack deal is unbeatable.

Those who remember Calgon’s famous jingle — “washing machines live longer with Calgon” — know that this product is nothing short of essential for those living in hard water areas like London, the South East and East Anglia.

Hard water can cause limescale to build up in your washing machine, leading to unpleasant odours, reduced efficiency, and costly repairs.

Calgon tablets help your washing machine in four ways:

• They remove limescale and other harmful hard water deposits
• They soften water, protecting your washing machine and clothes
• They prevent rust
• They neutralise bad odours

Reviewers have highlighted how effective Calgon is at keeping their washing machines in working order.

One Amazon customer wrote: “Third time ordering. UK water is hard so it makes your drum in your [washing machine] smell, this helps a lot and it also softens the water for softer washing. Good value for money”.

Another wrote: “[I] bought a new Bosch washing machine in January 2011, have used a Calgon tab in every wash for the last 15 years and it’s never missed a beat, still going strong — brilliant price for 75 tabs, can’t be beaten anywhere.”

Calgon Power Tabs x75, £28 £14.49 from Amazon

HAVE you been inspired to get your running shoes on after watching the London and Manchester marathons last weekend? I know I have.

And already, nearly 1.2MILLION people from around the world have applied for next year’s run in the capital – which is a record-breaking figure.

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If running 26.2miles is your goal, today I’ve looked at ways to help you.

RUN CLUBS

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PUREGYM has launched its Run Club, where both members and newcomers can train together.

As well as expert guidance, it’s a great way to meet others who may also have gone mad for marathons.

The clubs are available at PureGym locations that have a qualified personal trainer who can lead a group, offering supportive, community-led running sessions suitable for all fitness levels.

Timetables vary, so check schedules directly with your local PureGym or via the app.

Visit puregym.com.

BREATHABLE VESET

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I ALWAYS thought a running vest was a bit bulky and pointless. But after trying this one from Silva, I get why so many people use them.

The Strive Fly vest is light, weighing just 113g, breathable and so comfortable that you forget you’ve got it on. It is really useful. It has several pockets (one with a zip) and adjustable straps.

Great if you like to take your keys and phone with you. But then, if you start taking it all a bit more seriously, you can carry water bottles and gels, too.

There are even straps for keeping drinking straws in place and a whistle in case of emergencies!

It comes in black, green and rose – and I can see this becoming a key part of my regular running kit when I want to go the extra mile.

£64.99 from silvasweden.uk.

HYDRATION

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VITAMIN company Healthspan has an Elite range designed for those focused on performance.

There are supplements, protein and nutrition products and vitamins specifically aimed at those who are active.

I love Activ Hydrate, which is an electrolyte sports drink. When we sweat during exercise, we lose vital fluid, together with tiny electronically charged particles – collectively called electrolytes.

These tablets, that you dilute in water, contain electrolytes – 300mg sodium, 100mg potassium, 40mg calcium and 20mg magnesium – that play a vital role in hydration.

I tried the refreshing Citrus Twist flavour. You wouldn’t know it was a “health drink”.

From £13.99 for 40 tablets, from healthspanelite.co.uk.