can i claim for......

[Louise0208]

i have just had to replace my 6 black ikea canvas dining chairs with leather ones due to the covers needing washing every weekend (my mindees cant get use to wiping hands on wipes/napkins instead of the chairs) & the fabrics were fading & stitching coming away due to the constant washing :(

i sold the canvas ones on ebay & bought some leather ones (again on ebay), there was a £60 price difference...could i put this against my expenses as i wouldnt of changed them if it wasnt for childminding. (i dont like leather but needed something wipe cleanable) :rolleyes:

i have kept the buyers invoice & sellers receipt so can prove the price difference :)

thanks folks :thumbsup:

[Straws]

This would come under wear and tear so no you can't claim the difference
Straws x

[rickysmiths]

I agree with Straws. Wear and Tear. I cover mine with cheap tea towels when the mindees use them. It protects them and the tea towels are easy to wash and cheap to replace:thumbsup:

[Chatterbox Childcare]

Me too - wear and tear