I used to work at Dollar Tree. There are 9 things I still buy there all of the time.

For many households, including my own, bleach is a cleaning essential. It’s just $1.25 a gallon here — a few bucks cheaper than what I’ve seen at other stores.

If you can find it and use it frequently, definitely grab a few bottles. It used to fly off the shelves when I worked at Dollar Tree.

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This story was originally published on June 12, 2025, and most recently updated on July 2, 2026.