This $1.25 Dollar Tree Find I'm Buying From Now On—It's a Game-Changer

I've always believed that little things can make a big difference in my home, especially in the kitchen. Despite regular garbage removal and cleaning, I've been battling a trash can odor problem even with a dedicated compost bin we take out daily.

Between meat packaging, non-recyclable packaging, and the occasional food scraps that make it in there, our kitchen trash can works overtime. So when I found a four-pack of trash can odor eliminators at Dollar Tree for $1.25, I thought, "What do I have to lose?" After using them for a few weeks, I can confidently say you should pick one up. 

Why I Love Dollar Tree's SureScents Trash Can Odor Eliminator

These little fresheners are small gel packs that continuously release odor neutralizers. Unlike sprays that only temporarily mask smells, these release a muted citrus fragrance while absorbing pungent odors. This is the feature I appreciate the most because I find that a chemical fragrance mixed in with a powerful odor is worse than a powerful odor on its own.

They also couldn't be simpler to use. Each pack has an adhesive backing that sticks to any surface—I placed mine right under the lid of our kitchen trash can. They work continuously without any effort on my part. I just stick it in and forget about it until the month ends.

Even on hot days or after tossing particularly acrid packaging into our trash can, our kitchen has been smelling remarkably fresh. The price point is what makes these a no-brainer, though. At just $1.25 for a package of four, it's no wonder they've become a viral sensation on social media.

How To Use Dollar Tree’s Odor Eliminator

Although they were designed for trash cans, I'm happy to report that they've been incredibly helpful in other areas of my house. I've placed one inside the lid of our compost bin, which has helped tame the funk that greets me every time I lift the lid, and also under the sink because it's an area that can smell musty.

Our bathroom trash cans now stay fresh as well. I've even stuck one inside our laundry hamper to combat the stink from workout gear and sports uniforms. I think pet owners would find them particularly valuable inside covered litter boxes or in rooms where pet beds are kept.

The gentle, continuous odor neutralizing keeps spaces feeling and smelling fresh without being overwhelming. If, like me, you're looking for a simple, affordable solution to common household odors, these odor eliminators might be the humble problem-solvers that make your everyday life a little bit nicer.

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