A SHOPPING expert has dished out the details on why consumers should skip over the toilet paper section in Dollar Tree.
The pro warned shoppers about a key reason why they should avoid the bathroom tissue sold at the discount chain, even if it is name brand.
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Millions of Americans flock to Dollar Tree on a daily basis for affordable products starting at just $1.25.
Even a former Dollar Tree employee admitted that she continues to shop at the retail giant despite no longer working there.
However, there is one product that customers should avoid when hitting up the discount chain’s aisles, according to shopping blogger Jeff Rossen.
He shared the “dirty truth” about Dollar Tree’s toilet paper in a Facebook reel and YouTube short, saying that shoppers can easily be “confused and fooled” when it comes to the toiletry.
Rossen showed toilet paper from Homeline, a private brand used by Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, as an example.
The store brand bathroom essential, priced at $8.75, included 12 rolls with 1,000 sheets each.
The cheapest toilet paper Rossen could find on Amazon, on the other hand, was $13 for just 350 sheets.
The shopping expert admitted that Dollar Tree’s option was seemingly an “unbelievable deal” considering that the Homeline product came with nearly three times more sheets and was cheaper.
However, he encouraged shoppers to take a closer look at the toilet paper, pointing out a key detail: Dollar Tree’s bathroom tissue was one-ply.
“Do you know what one-ply means?” asked Rossen. “One-ply means it hurts – really hurts.
“So if you’re going to buy stuff here, please make sure that it’s two-ply for the sake of your guests,” he said.
Rossen encouraged Dollar Tree fans to pay attention to the toilet paper they purchase at discount stores, noting that even the name brand option from Scott was one-ply.
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Shoppers in the comments section agreed with Rossen’s warning, bashing one-ply toilet paper.
“One-ply means wear a glove,” said one user, as another wrote, “One-ply equals… not quite clean…”
Dollar Tree’s Biggest Price Hikes
A number of Dollar Tree products are now costing shoppers more than the base $1.25 as the discount chain grows its multi-price assortment in an effort to raise its profit.
For example, shoppers have spotted cleaning supplies such as brooms, dusters, and mops rise from $1.25 to $1.50
Floral products have jumped from $1.25 to $1.75, while some customers saw food items like ramen, bread, and buns increase from $1.25 to $1.50.
Kitchen products including aluminum foil and foil pans now cost $1.75.
A variety of other products may soon become more expensive, including glassware, batteries, plastic storage containers for food, and plastic cups.
“One-ply just mean double up lol,” wrote a third.
Dollar Tree customers in the comments section of Rossen’s Facebook reel had the opposite opinion, however, arguing that one-ply toilet paper was superior.
Many argued that, because one-ply bathroom tissue was thinner, it was better for your plumbing system.
“Every plumber I’ve ever dealt with has said that one-ply is better for the sewer line,” said one user.
“When your toilet overflows with two-ply, you use one-ply,” commented another shopper.
“As far as it ‘hurting’ when you wipe, I grew up using an outhouse. We used newspaper. TRY THAT.”
While Rossen is warning shoppers to avoid Dollar Tree’s toilet paper, fans are racing to buy five Dollar Tree items as the chain drops its fall “sneak peek.”
Plus, Dollar Tree has rolled out a new “nostalgic” fan favorite toy from the 90s for only $1.25 – but you won’t find it on shelves.
