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'Just check the refrigerators': California Home Depot shopper opens up one of t…
A shopper at a Home Depot in California shared a supposed 'life hack' for scoring a free bottle of water from the home improvement store.
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Viral Home Depot Video Sparks Debate: Are Those Free Waters for Customers or Employees?
A recent viral video has sparked a debate among shoppers and employees regarding the availability of free bottled water inside Home Depot stores. The video, uploaded by user @1plugeli, shows a refrigerator filled with numerous water bottles, accompanied by on-screen text suggesting customers can access them if thirsty. However, the video's comment section quickly became a forum for discussion, with some self-identified Home Depot associates stating that these waters are exclusively for employees, particularly to help them stay hydrated during shifts. One comment read, "this is definitely for employees please don’t take them🙏 -a home depot associate." Conversely, other commenters, including one claiming to be an AC vendor for Home Depot, asserted that the waters are indeed free for both customers and associates. Another user pointed out, "If I’m spending bands on mad stuff for my house I would like a dollar water, I mean do they want me to go to the deli and replace it ??" The ambiguity highlights a potential need for clearer signage in stores regarding the intended recipients of such amenities. While the video presents a helpful tip for some, it also underscores the varied interpretations of store policies among the public and staff.
