Bunnings Warehouse has sparked a nationwide shopping scramble after reintroducing its wildly popular £1 mini bucket, an item that previously vanished from shelves as customers bought them in bulk.
The Viral Sensation Behind the Sell-Out
The affordable 600ml buckets, crafted from food-grade plastic with a robust metal handle, have returned just in time for the warmer months. Their appeal lies in being pint-sized versions of Bunnings' larger 10L and 20L offerings. The craze was significantly amplified by Brisbane mother and social media influencer Cheree Lawrence, known online as Oh So Busy Mum.
Cheree shared a video demonstrating her ingenious use for the buckets: serving as cups for festive slushie cocktails. Her post, which amassed over 650,000 views, sent countless shoppers on a mission to their local Bunnings. "I spotted these mini Bunnings buckets for just £1 and decided this is 100 per cent our Christmas vibe this year," Cheree explained. "You need to run to Bunnings to get these... They're the perfect size for bucket cocktails."
How Shoppers Are Using Their Mini Buckets
The response was immediate and overwhelming, with many followers commenting they had raced out to purchase the item. However, the surge in demand has led to widespread shortages, leaving many empty-handed. "I've been looking for the buckets everywhere and haven't found them," one disappointed customer shared online.
Those fortunate enough to secure the mini buckets have found a multitude of uses for them, showcasing their remarkable versatility:
- Family Fun: Parents report using them for children's garden watering, beach trips, and car journey organisation.
- Creative Storage: They are perfect for desk organisation, holding arts and crafts supplies, screws and bolts, or even as quirky Christmas tree decorations holding gift cards.
- Party Essential: Following Cheree's lead, many plan to use them for serving drinks and snacks at summer gatherings.
One amused customer admitted, "I bought one for absolutely no reason at all other than I couldn't walk away without getting one."
No Purchase Limit as Stock Dwindles
The excitement online is palpable, with shoppers marvelling at the item's unexpected utility. "Who knew a mini bucket could be so useful? Love how versatile it is for storage," one person remarked. Another joked, "Is there a limit to how many one person can buy per transaction? Asking for a friend."
In response to such queries, a Bunnings employee clarified the company's policy: "We don't have a purchase limit on the mini buckets, but they are only available while stocks last." This statement underscores the item's limited availability, urging interested customers to act quickly.
As stocks deplete rapidly across stores, the £1 Bunnings mini bucket has cemented its status as the unexpected, must-have item of the season, proving that sometimes the simplest products capture the public's imagination most powerfully.
