5 Things You Can Buy at Dollar Tree That Will Actually Save You Money Long-Term

You already know shopping at Dollar Tree can save you money, but it can actually save more thank you think.

If you currently view the store as a way to cut costs on largely disposable, single-use items, it’s time to look with a different lens. The discount retailer is filled with items that can be worked into your daily life, helping you save money.

Not only are these items cheap, they’re also efficient. Stocking up on them can allow you to be more sustainable, organized and take better care of pricey possessions.

It’s possible you’ve even seen some of these items at the store, but hadn’t really considered their benefit. Others might’ve slipped past you, so you don’t even realize they’re sold by the retailer.

Feeling intrigued enough to keep reading? Here’s a look at five items you can buy at Dollar Tree that will actually save you money long-term — and they’re only $1.25 each.

Available in red, grey and navy, these dish towels are the perfect alternative to excessive paper towel use. If you currently only want to use your pricier dish towels to literally dry dishes — and maybe your hands — this is a great alternative.

Use Dollar Tree dish towels to wipe up spills, clean countertops and any other messy kitchen chores — i.e., drying potentially messy produce after washing. This is both a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to constantly using large quantities of paper towels.

If you’re guilty of having messy drawers in your home, you’re not alone. You waste a lot of time searching through kitchen, bathroom and desk drawers searching for items, and often end up buying duplicates, because you can’t find items you know you have.

These 8.75-inch-by-6.25-inch clear rectangular drawer organizers are the solution. Buy one for every untidy drawer in your home to quickly transform them into an orderly state.

When your drawers are organized, you’ll be able to easily find things and stop buying duplicates, thus saving you a lot of money.

Safe for both the dishwasher and microwave, these Royal Norfolk Ceramic Dinner Plates are perfect for casual dinner parties or everyday use. Available in plain white or blue floral, they’re 10.5 inches, making them the ideal size for brunch, lunch or dinner.

If you’re guilty of frequently using paper plates, because you either don’t have nice dinner plates or don’t want to pull out your good china, this is the ideal buy. You’ll save money not having to constantly purchase paper plates while enjoying an elevated level of dining.

Keep your vehicle looking chic by cleaning it with Armor All Original Protectant. This spray-on, wipe-off protectant cleans all vinyl and protects rubber, plastic and vinyl surfaces.

Using this 4-ounce bottle in your vehicle regularly will help combat fading, aging and cracking. With its shiny and bright interior, your car will look like it had an expensive detailing, which you can complete at home in a matter of minutes.

Taking great care of your vehicle today will pay off, as it will remain in good condition for years to come.

If you’re frequently frustrated because you have to throw away pantry items that went stale too fast, Sure Fresh Professional Oval Dry-Food Containers With Lids might be the answer.

Instead of simply storing items like cereal, nuts and crackers in their original boxes after opening, pour them in these containers. The lid seals tightly to keep the food fresh, and it even has an easy snap open feature for dispensing.

This will allow you to save money on groceries, because it keeps items fresh longer.