13 Essential Items You Should Always Buy at the Dollar Store

You can find your favorite liquid detergents in brand names like Gain ($12 for case of 12, Dollar Tree) in smaller 10 oz. bottles that you can either stock up on for less than you would larger bottles, or use to test out whether or not you prefer that detergent. 

Brands like Palmolive offer 10 oz. bottles for a buck each ($16 for case of 16, Dollar Tree) versus slightly higher volume for much higher costs at several other retail stores.

You might assume all of the wash cloths they have to offer are rough or not great at absorbing moisture, but you can find high quality micro-fiber options at your store or bulk up on a bunch online ($48 for case of 48, Dollar Tree).

This is another item you're probably pretty picky about considering how it's used on a regular basis. But you can buy Brands like Charmin Essentials Strong Mega Rolls in stores for just a buck a pack TK OF ONE?, or stock up on them from the website ($36 for case of 36, Dollar Tree) and never worry about running low just when you need it most.

Hitting up the Dollar Tree before going on a flight is the perfect way to save on travel-friendly items like deodorant. They have brand names like Secret for just a dollar versus paying up to three times as much at other retail places. If you find yourself traveling a lot, or simply want to make sure you always have some on hand, you can buy them in bulk from the website ($96 for case of 96, Dollar Tree).

Reviews on the stores website admit their off-brand cotton swabs aren't quite as sturdy as others you can find for more higher price tags, but they still get the job done. You can stock up online ($24 for a case of 24, Dollar Tree) or run to the store for one pack.

You can find the exact same brands you trust at the Dollar Tree for a fraction of the price you'd find at other retail stores. A package of three Colgate brushes is one of the items you can choose to buy online without getting them in bulk ($1, Dollar Tree) as part of their Pick & Pack service where you load up a box with similar deals rather than a case of one item.

While you're at it, you can toss a full-size tube of Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste ($1, Dollar Tree) in your Pick & Pack for way less than you would spend at most other stores.

There are countless clips, headbands, brushes, and hair ties available in the stores, but the Jumbo Clasp-Free Hair Elastics ($24 for 24 packs of 10) have particularly glowing reviews online from people claiming they keeps their hair snug without snagging or slipping.

Think about how many coffee filters you go through in a week for your daily pot of joe? Or even in a month? You can stock up on a pack of 150 online ($36 for case of 36 packs) and make sure you never have to go without your morning caffeine boost because you've run out.

You'll find plenty of options when it comes to notebooks (even ones with Disney characters for kids), Crayola crayons, art supplies, loose paper, and more. The Promarx Grippy Medium Ballpoint Pens ($36 for 36 packs of 4) have particularly glowing reviews from people who are picky about their ink choices.

Let's be real: Buying ordinary plastic containers for more than a buck if you have a Dollar Tree even remotely close to you is going to be paying way too much. You can even find cute and colorful options and stock up on their website with Translucent Plastic Storage Boxes ($24 for case of 24, Dollar Tree) to keep your whole house organized.

Don't worry, the frames you'll find at these stores aren't flimsy or boring. They come in several sturdy and creative designs, like the 4x6 Special Moments Coastal Weathered Photo Frames ($12 for a case of 12) to put all your favorite memories on adorable display.