Fancy going scuba diving, practising your sewing skills, getting into the game of ping pong or becoming a DIY expert?
All of these options (and many more) can become reality during a casual stroll down Lidl’s middle aisle.
The treasure trove of bargains and oddities is regularly updated so if you’re ever uninspired by the current selection then a new one is always around the corner.
Recently, it was announced that Lidl was cutting back on its non-food products after ‘Middle of Lidl’ lost its “appeal” and sales dropped below a 10% share of Lidl’s total business, according to a report by the RetailGazette.
So, to remember the weird and wonderful diversity of the middle aisle (with varying products per store nationwide), here are 10 ‘Middle of Lidl’ items that caught customer’s eyes from all over the UK.
5. Microwave Potato Cooker
Usually you could just pierce a jacket potato and leave it on a microwaveable plate to cook for 10 minutes, but this product offers a little extra sophistication (and the capacity to cook more potatoes in one batch!) One of those 'you never knew you needed it until you saw it' products. Photo: Ernesto (via shalinselva-51 eBay)
6. Trumpets
Members of brass bands who appreciate the best brands won a watch when Lidl distributed trumpets as part of their middle aisle display. Priced at 129.99, it's not the first place you'd expect a trumpet aficionado to go to but that's the beauty of the random selection - you never know who might be inspired. Photo: Jupiterimages (via Canva)
7. Vacuum Sealer
Want to take your tupperware game to the next level? This vacuum sealer preserves food by sealing it tight, thus depriving it of oxygen and inhibiting the growth of bacteria or mould. An unusual (yet undeniably useful) addition to the Middle of Lidl's random selection. Photo: Silvercrest (via Lidl website)
8. UV Phone Sanitizer
Scientists at the University of Arizona estimated that the average phone is ten times dirtier than most toilet seats which more than justifies this product. In short, UV sanitizers destroy viruses and bacteria on your phone by exposing them to UV rays that target and degrade their proteins/ genetic material. Photo: HoMedics (via Xpress Deals Limited, Amazon)