Even for people who live and breathe by budget, there are products they refuse to buy generic.

From condiments to clothes, Reddit posters on the “Frugal” forum shared the designer items they always splurge on — and sometimes even make an extra trip to buy them.

Here are 11 brand-name products that even the most thrifty people insist on buying despite the price:

1. Dawn Dish Soap

“I buy all the generic groceries,” one editor wrote, “but I will always make the extra trip to buy Dawn dish soap. The brand (generic) doesn’t do its job well and we are a house without a dishwasher…I started having an allergic reaction the last time I bought a generic by accident.

While the blue dish soap it’s cleaning ducks in commercials It may not be the same kind you buy at the grocery store, many posters admit it does the job for cleaning their dishes. Especially if cloudy wine glasses and an extra trip to the dishwasher are a pain after a long day, switching to the brand might be worth the few extra dollars.

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2. Car tires

Given the importance of driving safety, many posters admit that they will opt for more expensive branded tires when they need a change. “A wise man once told me to never skimp on the only things that stand between you and the road,” one person wrote. “It could save you thousands of dollars in hospital bills.”

Especially for people living in a place with multiple seasons, durability, tread and safety branded tires can make all the difference.

3. Comfortable walking shoes

If you are a hiker or simply taking a trip to the grocery store, many posters in the thread considered comfortable walking shoes a necessary splurge. Poor quality or worn shoes can be uncomfortable and put you at risk for a number of health problems.

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From blisters to broken bones and other foot problems, poor quality shoes aren’t worth the risk. “I finally had shoes that supported my back after years of buying cheap sneakers,” one person shared, “and it’s revolutionary.”

4. Raid Bug Spray

Frugal editors were quick to insist on investing in Raid bug spray. “It’s just not worth it to buy generics.”

One person noted: “There’s nothing worse than coming home to fruit flies or a spider in your room after a long day, especially when you know the generic spray under the sink won’t get you doesn’t help at all. »

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5. Prescription dog food

Especially for dog owners who know the difficulty of having a pet with digestive issues or allergies, buying generic or low-cost dog food is not a choice. Even though it is often (much more) expensive than other off-brand foods, it is absolutely necessary for their pet’s health.

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Animals are expensive – we know this before we make the big decision to get them – so it’s no surprise that pet food is also part of this commitment.

6. All the tools for your favorite hobbies

“My $100 stained glass grinder was horrible compared to the $450 one,” one Reddit poster wrote. “I regret buying the cheap model in the first place.”

For anyone with a long-term hobby, the joy alone was worth the investment.

Of course, not all hobbies have to be expensive: equally fun and useful artistic and stress-relieving activities are always available at low cost. But if you make stained glass or get fiercely into pickleballInvesting in better quality equipment might be worth it.

7. Memory cards

Others in the Reddit thread suggested that “anything with a single chance of success” is worth investing in rather than dealing with the consequences of poor quality in the long run.

“It should be the best quality you can afford,” one person wrote, acknowledging that not everyone has the luxury of investing in tech gadgets.

8. Heinz Ketchup

There is almost universal agreement that branded condiments – particularly Heinz ketchup – are it’s worth it. “Everything else just doesn’t taste good,” they wrote, “and then you find yourself angry eating a hamburger after spending all night grilling.”

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9. Dressings

“I was buying a generic Walmart brand,” one person wrote. “Not only do they leave behind a huge mess of sticky residue, but they disintegrate very quickly.”

For situations where a bandage is necessary, especially if you have children, you know that they are unlikely to stay on as long as you need them. You find crumpled Band-Aids in the laundry, scattered around the house, or worse, a child wearing “no Band-Aid” on your new carpet.

“Just spend the extra money,” one person noted. “You’ll end up spending double when you go back to the grocery store for a million more boxes.

10. Good quality olive oil

Whether you are a cooking enthusiast, make your own bread at home, or simply enjoying a drizzle of oil on your dollar packs of ramen, there were plenty of posters stating that “good quality” olive oil was worth the investment.

We all know the shock that comes with walking down the olive oil aisle at the grocery store — with $50 bottles of imported jugs to admire — but there are high-quality finds at a fraction of the price.

For beginners, experts like Bon Appetit’s Claire Saffitz – who boasts a comprehensive olive oil “survey” for readers – suggest they consider the color, bottle material, and fine print when choosing their new favorite.

“Quality can still vary in the extra-virgin category,” Saffitz said, “but with intimate pre-existing knowledge of different olive oil brands, this is as close as you can get to an overall guarantee of purity. “

11. Ziploc Freezer and Sandwich Bags

There is a reason Ziploc has become a “genericide” – a branded product so popular that it became the common name for the product itself, like Kleenex.

“Nothing worse than false confidence in a (bad) plastic zipper,” one Reddit user wrote. “I have a stash of 50 gallon bags that I have had for over 5 years. They are also used as “one day clothes” bags for vacations. Remove all the air and put them in a suitcase.

Although they may be considered a luxury, many people admit that they “reuse” plastic bags in many cases: washing them, drying them, and putting them back in their drawers. “I wash them in soapy water and dry them inside out between uses,” confessed one user. “It saves me a lot of money.”

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Zayda Slabbekoorn is a news and entertainment editor at YourTango focusing on health and wellness, social policy and human interest stories.