8 Items You Would Never Expect To Be Sold At Dollar Tree (But They Are)

Dollar Tree is well-loved for its assortment of affordable items. Although you can't find anything for a mere dollar anymore, it still boasts some cheeky deals from $1.25 up to $7 (but the prices are ever-evolving). We've extensively covered Dollar Tree and its random products, from tasty hidden gems in the snack aisles to helpful kitchen organization items, but we wanted to truly hone in on the mishmash nature of what it sells. 

We went aisle by aisle, trying to find items you would never expect to be sold at Dollar Tree. We picked these because they're indiscriminate, chaotic, or something you simply wouldn't think the bargain shop would sell. You may go to the store to pick up a quick dish sponge but come out with a handful of other quirky picks. Take a look at your location to see if you can spot these goodies, but it may take a keen eye and some digging to locate them.

This item stopped us dead in our tracks. Does it really say "stainless steel"? Yes, it does. The stainless steel chef knife looks like items we've purchased at T.J. Maxx or have seen at Macy's in the fancy kitchen department. It felt sturdy in our hands and looked pretty sleek to boot. Once you take it out of the packaging, nobody would have any clue as to where you got it — and surely no person would guess it was from Dollar Tree. 

The fully stainless steel body impressed us the most. Plus, a chef's knife is one of those essential tools every kitchen needs. We also spotted a stainless steel santoku knife, or you may also find stainless steel steak knives with a plastic handle. Take a look at your store to see what's in stock.

If you're a budding cook or simply need to replace your tools (or buy some in bulk), Dollar Tree has a chopper and scraper tool in the kitchen aisle for a nominal price. We found this toward the back end of the store hanging on the wall next to plastic whisks, kitchen shears, and colanders — all of which we are familiar with the store selling, but the chopper and scraper tool seems a little more interesting. 

This comes with a ruler to keep measurements precise up to 6 inches. Other stores, like Williams Sonoma, sell this tool for several dollars more, so this is a fantastic deal if you can find it. For those who don't necessarily want to buy a pricier version, Dollar Tree's chopper and scraper could be part of a nice housewarming gift or great to buy for kids and teens learning their way around the kitchen.

We are well aware that Dollar Tree is a crafting oasis with glue sticks and doodads of all sorts, but you never really know what it will have within its walls. The peel-and-stick disco tiles surprised us, nestled between a llama sticker and an iron-on feather. The disco tiles look chic and allow you to utilize them in many craft projects. It comes with one sheet of 10 by 10 millimeter tiles (we counted 150 tiles per sheet). 

We could see this as a fun way to jazz up a small picture frame to hang in the kitchen or to line a tray to display on a side table or kitchen island. Other ideas from Reddit include creating a focal point backsplash or using it to decorate a planter — perfect to display on the windowsill. There's nothing you can't make with the tiles as long as you buy enough sheets. 

We considered this unexpected purely because trifle is so ... random. Cookie sheets, cake pans, and cupcake liners are more commonplace as far as kitchen tools and instruments, but the trifle container really captivated us. You can pick from colors like blue, pink, red, or purple, though you may prefer to opt for the ever-classic clear container. Buy one, and then you can make a scrumptious traditional British trifle or a Black Forest trifle to impress guests at upcoming parties. 

If you have a creative mind, you don't have to use it solely for a rich trifle. Reviews on the Dollar Tree website say they bought them to make a stunning wedding centerpiece or to store items on their lazy Susan in the kitchen. It's a versatile container with a unique shape to keep at home for whatever you have in store.

It's reasonable to assume places like CVS or Target would have gift cards, but Dollar Tree? It's just not something we'd think about getting from the bargain chain. But, as it turns out, you can purchase them in-store or online. The options when you go inside the physical store may be different than what's online, but there's quite a lot to pick from either way. 

You can get Dollar Tree gift cards, but that's not really what we're talking about either. There's everything from restaurants to entertainment to Visa gift cards available for purchase. Get Applebee's, Marshalls, and Xbox gift cards all in one go. When you buy from the Dollar Tree website, you can send the gift card directly to the recipient's email address, making it convenient for last-minute birthday gifts or baby showers. It's a useful option you might not have known you needed in your life.

The bottle cleaner tabs made it onto this list because they seem out of place and niche. We'd never go to Dollar Tree searching for them; we didn't even know this product existed. Here we were using a sponge and a straw cleaner to get the job done. The packaging says that you can use it for water bottles, coffee tumblers, Thermoses, and other drink receptacles you have lurking in the back of your cabinet. 

You can use them on silicone and stainless steel, as well as plastic containers, by filling the bottle with warm water and placing one effervescent tablet inside. Then let it soak for about 15 to 30 minutes. If you have these at your nearest Dollar Tree location, stock up; people are reselling the exact Homebright product on eBay for nearly $13.

Although you can anticipate certain kitchen essentials like a basic scrubber or generic dish soap from Dollar Tree, we were happy and surprised to spot some Homebright Free & Clear options, too. We found foaming dish spray, which seems like a dupe for Dawn's Platinum Plus Powerwash spray, as well as a Free & Clear unscented dish detergent soap. Both are household staples that many people could benefit from having at a more bargain-friendly price.

The packaging boasts that the formula is dye-free with no harsh chemicals. It's nice to know that you can get this type of product without venturing to a larger, more expensive store; this ultimately saves you money on the product itself and gas money, as well as your time. These are worth getting if your store has them.

First of all, this microwave cleaner product is so cute. Why is she angry? We'll never know, but that is the name of the product: Angry Mama (at least that's what the title description says on the Dollar Tree website). This obscure item was an unanticipated Dollar Tree find, but it's something you can find at Walmart for several dollars more. 

It has a memorable appearance and such a specific purpose that makes it stand out on the shelves from the plethora of other cleaning materials. Per the packaging, it says that it steam cleans your microwave to make the cleaning process simple. Microwaves are among the most difficult kitchen appliances to clean, so any product that makes the process easier is welcome.