Not worth it at the dollar store: dishwashing liquid
Filed under: Bargains, Shopping, Simplification
Dollar stores are great places to find bargains on any number of household needs but you can't always assume that, just because it's only $1, you're automatically getting the most bang for your buck. Prices and quantities may vary according to stores in your town, but going by my shopping list, here are 10 things you might want to go elsewhere for:
Dishwashing liquid
In order to sell brand names for a $1, dollar stores are reduced to selling these products in the smaller bottles. Thus, a 10.99 oz. bottle of Sunlight dishing liquid isn't as cost-effective as the larger bottle in most supermarkets. I saw a 32.123 oz. bottle of Sunlight for $1.97 in my neighborhood grocery store. That's more than 21 oz. more soap for an extra buck. No contest.
In order to sell brand names for a $1, dollar stores are reduced to selling these products in the smaller bottles. Thus, a 10.99 oz. bottle of Sunlight dishing liquid isn't as cost-effective as the larger bottle in most supermarkets. I saw a 32.123 oz. bottle of Sunlight for $1.97 in my neighborhood grocery store. That's more than 21 oz. more soap for an extra buck. No contest.Buying the off-brands will get you still more for your money. In my experience, store brands are often just as effective as the name-brands. So drop the name and clean up for less.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-18-2008 @ 11:39AM
Wireless Phil said...
I bought the 64 Oz. Ajax for $3.00. It was cheaper than buying in the smaller bottles and was like getting 1 small bottle free.
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7-18-2008 @ 11:51AM
Jo Sousa said...
You get what you pay for !
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7-18-2008 @ 12:30PM
Jen said...
Sometimes the cleaners at dollar stores aren't always a bargain even if you do get a lot of product for a dollar. More than once I've bought a cleaner and the bottle either wouldn't spray of it leaked. I decide it just wasn't worth it after that and went back to the more expensive stuff at the grocery store.
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7-18-2008 @ 1:51PM
Mama Mia said...
With gas at $5 per gallon, is there really a savings going to several stores?
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