{
  "id": 478672,
  "title": "After cleaning homes professionally for 10 years, I swear by these 7 affordable supplies from Dollar Tree",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/after-cleaning-homes-professionally-for-10-years-i-swear-by-these-7",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-10T15:11:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/best-cleaning-supplies-dollar-tree-from-professional-cleaner-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dollar Tree is a go-to store for affordable cleaning supplies, according to Ashley Archambault, a former professional cleaner who now uses them in her own home. Archambault has been using these products for over a decade, relying on them to cut costs while maintaining quality.\n\nAmong her favorites are Scrub Buddies heavy-duty scrub sponges, which she buys in packs of two for just $1.50. These sponges have been a lifesaver for her when cleaning sinks and tubs, as they offer durability and value.\n\nAnother essential is the Scrub Buddies soap-dispensing brush, which she fills with dish soap and uses to clean grout around sinks and toilets quickly. The brush's refillability saves her money and reduces paper towel use. She also prefers cotton washcloths over paper towels, using them to clean windows and other surfaces for an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective option.\n\nArchambault recommends the Standard Essentials duster kit, which she finds to be a better deal than Swiffer's comparable product. The kit includes a handle and two dusters, each serving multiple purposes and lasting longer than disposable dusters.\n\nHer top recommendation is the Scrub Buddies pot-and-pan brush, which she claims outperforms traditional toilet brushes. Its smaller size allows for better access to hard-to-reach spots in pots and pans. For deep cleaning, Archambault swears by LA's Totally Awesome all-purpose cleaner, which she purchases in 32-ounce bottles for $1.50. She also buys 64-ounce bottles of cleaning vinegar for $1.50, using it to make her own cleaning spray and for mopping.",
  "summary": "As a former professional cleaner, I'm always looking for quality, affordable cleaning products and supplies. These are my favorite Dollar Tree finds.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ashley Archambault, former professional cleaner, swears by Dollar Tree cleaning supplies",
    "Scrub Buddies heavy-duty scrub sponges, sold in packs of two for $1.50, offer durability and value"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}