5 Best Trader Joe’s Non-Food Finds for Under $20 This September

Going to Trader Joe’s is like meeting up with a special friend — one with their own line of terrific products at prices that cannot be beat. When it comes to grocery shopping and saving money at the same time, Trader Joe’s is the place to go to pick up all your favorites, and not just food. While the grocery retailer might be known for fun and unique meals and ingredients, they also have great deals on non-food items.

In the month of September, these are the five best Trader Joe’s non-food items you can pick up for under $20. Put them on your list, and your wallet will thank you at check out.

• Price: $3.99

Otherwise known as “The Big One,” Trader Joe’s super soft bath tissue will have you feeling nice and clean where it matters for less than $5.

Your favorite grocery store has made a chlorine bleach free, FSC and Rainforest Alliance certified, septic safe and recyclable bath tissue that comes in six gigantic rolls of 350 2-ply sheets per package. This isn’t just a must-have in September, but all year long.

• Price: $3.99

With fall just around the corner, you might be inclined to lean into scents like pumpkin, but the peach black tea candle at Trader Joe’s can add a different fragrance to the mix while still smelling deliciously festive.

In fact, since Trader Joe’s added the category of “Home, Bath & Beauty” to their annual Customer Choice Awards ballot, these seasonally-scented candles always take the top prize home. Make sure you buy them quickly, since they are only available for a limited time — but don’t worry: Trader Joe’s will most likely have another seasonal scent coming soon.

• Price: $7.99

As described in the product information, “Japanese in its origin, kaizen is a philosophy of continuous improvement — ongoing change for the better. At Trader Joe’s, it’s through our commitment to Kaizen that we make our store and our products the best they can be for our customers.” 

Thus came the Waffle Weave Cotton Kitchen Towels, a new line of kitchen clean up cloths that are made of 100% cotton. Pick up a set of three for less than $10 with tax, and you’ll be grateful you did when that next spill happens.

• Price: $9.99

Food waste is a problem, and no one loves it. What’s the solution? Trader Joe’s Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bags, of course. With school starting up and lunches being sent off, you’ll want to make sure that the food you pack stays fresh, even if it does not get eaten and ends up coming home.

Trader Joe’s loves quality, which is why these sustainably-minded bags are made from super premium, food-grade, platinum silicone. They are also microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe, so you can store and clean any food you’d like in them. Plus, there are three sizes to choose from.

• Price: $10.99

Back in 2006, Trader Joe’s debuted their Lavender Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent. At the time, it was one of the few “eco-friendly” liquid detergents that was available to shoppers.

Now, in 2024, it’s the must-have at home for all your laundry needs. Using stain-fighting enzymes combined with essential oil-based fragrance and coconut-derived surfactants, it’s the perfect companion to do laundry with. Looking for a tough on stains detergent that does not come with dyes or chemical fragrances — for less than $12? Look no further than Trader Joe’s.