15 Home Essentials You Should Only Buy From Five Below

One of the easiest ways to save money on a budget is to stop wasting money on household essentials that are available for less elsewhere. Since 2022, Five Below has been selling discount products, including a variety of underrated home essentials.

You can find dish soap, hand sanitizer, mop heads, and more practical items — largely for $5 or less — that will keep you within your spending limits.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $5.55

There’s always a reason for an extra good storage basket in your home. Luckily, Five Below carries a durable one that is both versatile and attractive.

Available in black, white, and sage green, this wood-handled vessel can easily be stored on an exposed shelf or at the back of a closet to stash anything you want to keep out of sight.

Price: $3

An astounding five trillion plastic bags are used each year by people around the world, and most of it isn’t being handled sustainably.

Reduce your footprint by purchasing reusable, resealable snack bags you can toss in your purse, kids’ backpacks, and more.. These BPA-free bags are less expensive than the $7.55 Walmart version.

Price: $3

These vivid, refillable dish brushes will bring a pop of color to an otherwise boring chore. Pre-filling them with soap makes them super convenient for quick dishwashing, and when you’re done using them, you can just hang them back up on the little stand to prevent any mold growth.

A similar brush is sold at Target for $11.99.

Price: $5.55

This comfortable and oh-so-soft throw blanket is a surprisingly affordable option. The popcorn texture to the fabric gives it a comfortable density, and there’s even a strap included so you can roll it up and take it with you anywhere.

At 50 x 60 inches, it’s quite sizable, and a less expensive buy than Target’s $10 option.

Price: $1

You can never have enough lint rollers, especially if you have pets in the house. Five Below sells 66-sheet lint rollers for just $1 each to help get all those fuzzies off your clothes.

In contrast, a 56-sheet roller is $3.27 at Walmart.

Price: $3.50

Did you know Five Below sells a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 2-pack for less than $4? Use it on tough stains, walls, kitchen and bathroom surfaces, floors, and more to really make your surroundings shine.

Pro tip: People also swear by these to clean their white sneakers.

Price: $20

If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your at-home entertainment experience, but haven’t been sure how to do it on a budget, check out this mini projector that lets you seamlessly cast movies, television, and more from your iPhone.

Walmart’s version isn’t rated well and costs over $8 more.

Price: $5

Another top-notch cleaning product you can pick up at Five Below is Method’s popular all-purpose cleaner. Made with biodegradable, plant-based cleaning agents, this cruelty-free product is made sustainably and works well on most surfaces.

Price: $5.55

Some areas of the house are difficult to get to, especially if you’re a more petite person. Keep things at arm’s reach with this nifty, 11 by 8.3 inch, step stool. When it’s not in use, it folds up easily to lay flat or tuck into tight spaces.

It’s a far less pricey version of Target’s similar $14.99 stool.

Price: $5

For tough-to-tame messes — or just days when you need an extra cleaning boost — this power scrubber brush can be helpful. Its fast-spinning head and tough bristles help clean grime off dishes, tile, hardwood floors, and more — no scrubbing required.

Target sells a similar one for a whopping $59.99.

Price: $4

This two-pack of Odor Busterz is great at disseminating odor-eliminating technology to create a better living space. Five Below carries the Clean Burst fresh scent, which is perfect to pop into closets, drawers, laundry rooms, equipment bags, and more to keep bad smells at bay.

The same two-pack costs $9.29 at Walmart.

Price: $10

We could all use more charging options for our electronics. This power bank has multi-charging options and a 5000mAh capacity that will save you money and allow you to stay charged anywhere.

Similar magnetic charging banks start at $19.99 at Target.

Price: $3

Having wires sticking out around gaming consoles, computers, televisions, and other electronics can be an eye-sore and, honestly, a little dangerous. Contain your mess with this nine-pack of stick-on cable dots.

They’re much more expensive elsewhere and will cost you $10.95 at Home Depot.

Price: $4

Free your home (or car or office space) from dust with this lightweight, easy-to-use dusting sponge. Available for a similar price at Target, this convenient hand sponge is perfect to use on blinds and in small crevices to rid your space of dust particles and allergens without rigorous scrubbing or ruining surfaces.

Price: $4

Your earbuds spend so much time nestled in your ears, but how often do you clean them? If you want to keep the audio sounding clear — and your ears clean and free from infection — regular maintenance is a must.

This pen can be used to clean most tech accessories and includes a case to keep your cleaner in tip-top shape.

Five Below may not be the first place you think of for home goods, but it’s a hidden gem of a storefront for discount-seekers and budget-minded people who are looking to save money on everyday essentials. They’re constantly refreshing what products are on the shelves, so check back to see what new goods from your staple list of must-buys appear each week.