Never be greedy when buying these essential items.

The following items are essential for everyday life. However, even if you are in financial difficulty, you should not buy these items at cheap prices .

Dish towel

Dish towels are used in the daily dishwashing process. They come in many different price ranges. Dish towels sold on the street, even online, are cheap (less than 5,000 VND). Although these types of dish towels look the same, the materials used to make them are completely different. Cheap dish towels are mainly made from old cloth and recycled plastic waste, which contain a lot of bacteria and toxic substances. If you eat them, your body will be in trouble.

Food wrap

When there is leftover food at home, many people have the habit of wrapping it with plastic wrap and storing it in the refrigerator. Do not underestimate this thin layer of film, it not only has the effect of isolating odors but also preventing moisture loss for food. However, when buying plastic wrap, you should not only focus on the cheap price, because cheap plastic wrap is made of PVC material. When producing this type of plastic wrap, manufacturers often add plasticizers. When exposed to high temperatures, the film will release toxins, which are harmful to the liver, kidneys and other parts of the body.

Trash can

Trash cans are absolutely necessary in the home. You do not need to clean the trash can regularly. You just need to put the discarded items in the trash can and clean it regularly. This equipment saves you a lot of time and effort. However, do not buy trash cans that are too cheap. Some cheap trash cans may be made from recycled plastic waste, which is not only fragile but also emits odors and toxins, polluting the home environment.

Laundry detergent

Washing powder is often used more than usual because the body sweats a lot in the summer. In order to save money, some people choose to buy unbranded or fake washing powder online. It is difficult to distinguish between different types of washing powder with the naked eye, and you can only tell the difference after use. Cheap washing powder not only has poor cleaning effect, but also may contain fluorescent agents, whitening agents and other substances. Long-term direct contact with the skin can cause problems such as redness, swelling and itching, and in severe cases, it can even cause skin cancer.

Stainless steel tableware

Anyone who has ever used stainless steel cutlery knows that it is not only durable but also very difficult to drop. For families with elderly or young children, stainless steel cutlery is the best choice. However, not all stainless steel cutlery meets national standards. Some cheap stainless steel cutlery uses industrial stainless steel instead of food-grade stainless steel. This type of cutlery contains a large amount of heavy metals, and long-term use of this type of cutlery can increase the risk of disease.

Cheap tissue paper

Tissue paper is the most commonly used item in our lives. Due to its frequent use, the consumption of paper towels is also very high. If purchased directly from the supermarket, the price will be relatively high. Therefore, some people choose to buy cheap paper towels online. These paper towels look clean and are no different from ordinary paper towels, but they can be made from recycled paper. In the production process, fluorescent agents, bleaching agents and other chemical reagents are added, which are not good for health.

Jessica Tanner

Update 03 September 2025