One of the most inexplicable items is flying off the shelves at Lowes stores across the country.... and they just hit the Hudson Valley.

Unfortunately, the word "viral" can often be interchanged with the word "nonsense". While there doesn't seem to be any practical use for the product, it hasn't stopped hordes of Hudson Valley residents from clamoring to buy one.

Lowes storefront in Hudson, NY
A new item at local Hudson Valley Lowes stores has been flying off the shelves (Google)
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Viral Item Has Arrived at Hudson Valley Lowes Stores

"We have been getting lots of calls asking if the [items] were back in stock... We received them last night but selling very fast!", read a recent post from a Lowes employee in Columbia County, NY. But what is the item making everyone lose their minds?

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Tiny Lowes Buckets Have Gone Viral

The viral product isn't a helpful tool or an "as seen on TV" gadget, but rather something extremely simple: a tiny bucket (below). The bucket, which looks exactly like the larger containers that have been sold at Lowes for years, are somehow the talk of the town.

Viral mini Lowes buckets
For some reason, the Hudson Valley can't seem to get enough of these tiny treasures (LoveLeighAdventures via YouTube)
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Where to Find Viral Mini Lowes Buckets in the Hudson Valley

Customers looking for the 98 cent buckets are facing two issues: supply and location. While many stores sell out of the buckets on the same day they arrive, other shoppers can't seem to find them even if they are in stock. Luckily, help is here.

Buying Mini Lowes Buckets in the Hudson Valley

"If you were looking [for the mini buckets], they are right near our self checkout area", shared the helpful Lowes employee. What to do with the buckets after purchasing them, however, is anyone's guess. Check out some ideas below.

@rosiesrustics These viral Lowes mini buckets are so cute ?? i wanted to share a couple ways to use them. How would you use them?! #lowes #lowesminibucket #minibuckets #mini #obsessed #viral #bucket #fyp? #fyp #paratii #adorable #howtotiktok ? original sound - Rosie’s Rustics

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