Times are tough and everything in Canada seems wildly expensive at the moment, so many people are turning to low-cost retailers like Dollarama and other dollar stores to save some money on everyday essentials.
While some may think that because the items are on the cheaper side they may be of lesser quality, Dollarama actually stocks quite a few brand name products that are sold at other popular stores, which means you're not sacrificing on quality.
I recently went for a wander at the Dollarama near me in the West End of Toronto where I spotted plenty of brands I'm familiar with and have bought before, which is always nice as it can make you feel a little more confident in what you're purchasing.
Here are just a few of the brand name items I spotted at Dollarama and how much they cost in my area.
Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent
Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent from Dollarama in Toronto, $3.75
For those lucky enough to have a dishwasher, you can grab 11 tabs of Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent to get your pots, pans, plates and cutlery squeaky clean.
That works out to about $0.35 per load!
Price: $3.75 for 196 grams
Palmolive Essential Clean Original Dish Liquid
Palmolive Essential Clean Original Dish Liquid from Dollarama in Toronto, $1.50.
Or if you need to do your dishes by hand, you can pick up dishwashing liquid from the popular brand Palmolive in a variety of scents.
Price: $1.50 for 372 mL
Sharpie Ultra Fine Mystic Gems Markers
Sharpie Ultra Fine Mystic Gems Markers from Dollarama in Toronto, $5.00.
Sharpie's are pretty much the gold standard of markers, and you can get a 5-pack of the ultra-fine items in pretty pastel "Mystic Gems" colours that would be perfect for your 2024 bullet journal.
Price: $5.00 for 5 markers, which means one marker is $1
Sunbeam LED Night Light
Sunbeam LED Night Light from Dollarama in Toronto, $3.50.
Sunbeam is in basically every hardware store you go into, and this LED Night Light will keep you from bumping into corners when you wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.
It has an automatic sensor to turn on at dusk, so you don't have to remember to switch it on.
Price: $3.50
Arm & Hammer Carpet Odour Eliminator
Arm & Hammer Carpet Odour Eliminator from Dollarama in Toronto, $3.75.
If your carpet is getting a little stinky from pets, toddlers or just general living, you can pick up a carpet odour eliminator from Arm & Hammer, which is of course a major brand in household goods.
Price: $3.75 for 700 grams
St. Ives Scrub
St. Ives Scrub from Dollarama in Toronto, $5.00.
St. Ives Scrub can be found in the skincare aisle of almost any big box store, and you can also grab it at Dollarama!
While other stores may have more scents to choose from, at the dollar store you can choose between Apricot or Pink Lemon & Mandarin, both of which sound delightful.
Price: $5.00 for 500 grams
Old Spice Deodorizing Soap, Extra Clean
Old Spice Deodorizing Soap, Extra Clean from Dollarama in Toronto, $4.50.
Like St. Ives, Old Spice Deodorizing Soap is a staple at drugstores and major retailers and it has a scent that most of us have caught a whiff of once or twice.
At its Dollarama price point, it works out to be a bit over a dollar per bar of soap.
Price: $4.50 for 90 grams (4 bars)
ScrubMommy Dual-Sided Scrubber + Sponge
ScrubMommy Dual-Sided Scrubber + Sponge from Dollarama in Toronto, $4.00.
If you're a fan of the super popular brand ScrubDaddy, you can pick up the even harder working ScrubMommy counterpart at Dollarama.
She's bigger than the ScrubDaddy and features a dual-sided scrubber and sponge, because why have two products when you can have one that does both functions?
Price: $4.00
Vim Pureboost Cream Cleaner
Vim Pureboost Cream Cleaner from Dollarama in Toronto, $3.50.
For the particularly dirty parts of your home, you might want to reach for Vim Pureboost Cream Cleaner, which is a well known brand for getting rid of tough messes.
Price: $3.50 for 500 mL
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls 2-in-1 Scalp Scrub + Shampoo
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls 2-in-1 Scalp Scrub + Shampoo from Dollarama in Toronto, $4.00.
For those with curly hair, the Marc Anthony brand Strictly Curls 2-in-1 Scalp Scrub + Shampoo is just $4.00. Fans of the popular beauty line likely know that their products can retail for over $10, so this 2-in-1 might be saving you some big bucks!
Price: $4.00 for 200 grams
Disney Pyrex Reusable Platinum Silicone Storage Bag
Disney Pyrex Reusable Platinum Silicone Storage Bag from Dollarama in Toronto, $4.75.
Snacks are an essential part of life, and at Dollarama, you can get a reusable silicone storage bag that's actually from two popular brand names: Disney and Pyrex.
How cute is that little Mickey Mouse?
Price: $4.75
French's 2-in-1 Brown Gravy Mix
French's 2-in-1 Brown Gravy Mix from Dollarama in Toronto, $1.50 for 2.
If you, like many Canadians, are turning to Dollarama for food items, you can spot popular brands like French's at the store. One package of this brown gravy mix costs less than a dollar, which is pretty affordable in this economy.
Price: $1.50 for 2, 42 grams total
Krazy Glue All Purpose Super Glue
Krazy Glue All Purpose Super Glue from Dollarama in Toronto, $3.00.
And lastly, for household repairs, crafts and other miscellaneous bits and bobs, it's always a good idea to have some Krazy Glue on hand.
Price: $3.00
If you're gearing up for the holiday season and looking for ways to save money on food, which is incredibly expensive at the moment, Narcity recently compared Costco, Walmart Dollarama and other big stores for the cheapest Christmas dinner essentials, and at the dollar store, you can also pick up some pretty great brand name foods like Betty Crocker potatoes, Kraft stovetop stuffing and even panettone.
Happy savings, folks!
These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.
This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.
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