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Save big on all the stuff you're going to buy anyway — up to over 60% off (last day!)
It's day two of Amazon's October Prime Day event, and if you've yet to take advantage of deep discounts on everyday necessities that can improve your day-to-day, you still have (at least a little bit of) time. We're talking major savings on Yahoo editor-approved cleaning tools and products, plus other pantry, home and grooming basics ... aka all the items you'd end up purchasing anyway!
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Bundle, 6-Pack
$6$10Save $4Mr. Siga Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 12-Pack
$9$16Save $7 | Lowest price everKitinjoy 100% Cotton Kitchen Dish Cloths, 6-Pack
$9$13Save $4Handy Laundry Wool Dryer Balls, 6-Pack
$13$20Save $7Eulnars Swedish Dishcloths, 8-Pack
$17with PrimeAmazon Basics Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, 120-Count
$19with PrimeGlad ForceFlex 13-Gallon Tall Trash Bags, 110-Count
$15$23Save $8 with Prime100W Equivalent LED Light Bulbs, 4-Pack
$8$10Save $2 with PrimeEnergizer Alkaline Power AAA Batteries, 32-Count
$16$20Save $4 with PrimeSeventh Generation Dishwasher Detergent Packs, 2-Pack
$21$30Save $9 with PrimeDawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray and 3 Refills
$12$18Save $6 with PrimeClorox Free & Clear Compostable Cleaning Wipes, 3-Pack
$21with PrimeMrs. Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Dish Soap Refill
$10with PrimeMethod Beach Sage Liquid Laundry Detergent, 4-Pack
$50$67Save $17 with PrimeEarth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets, 60 Loads
$13$16Save $3 with PrimeActive Washing Machine Cleaner, 24-Pack
$19$22Save $3 with PrimeCaldrea Ginger Pomelo Linen and Room Spray, 2-Pack
$12$15Save $3Home-Pourri Air and Fabric Odor Freshener Spray
$10$13Save $3 with PrimeAngry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator, 2-Pack
$29with Prime and couponMiss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray
$10with PrimeJoyJolt JoyFul Food Storage Containers, 24 Pieces
$40$70Save $30Tupperware Heritage Wonderlier 10-Piece Food Storage Set
$32$40Save $8Crest 3D Whitestrips, 44 Strips
$30$46Save $16 with PrimeGoodwipes Flushable Plant-Based Wipes
$17$24Save $7 with PrimeGillette Venus Smooth Razor, Plus Refill 6-Pack
$20with PrimeAdvil Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer, 300 Tablets
$23with PrimeBali Comfort Revolution Wireless Bra
$20$48Save $28Adidas Athletic Cushioned No-Show Socks, 6 Pairs
$17$22Save $5Wernies No-Show Low Socks, 4-Pair
$12with PrimeWirarpa High-Waisted Cotton Briefs, 4-Pack
$14$31Save $17 with Prime
This Prime Day's deal highlights include up to over 60% off everything from furniture-saving Magic Erasers to reusable kitchen towels and invigorating hand soap. That's not to mention refillable razors (a little over $2 a pop) or wear-everywhere bras (down to $18). Also of note: top-rated food storage containers and the odor eliminator every home needs.
Whether you're looking to get ahead of holiday hosting, save a little money, make some upgrades — or all three! — read on for some of the best deals on essential items that will help you tidy up your space and have you looking and feeling great. Just make sure you cash in before Prime Day ends tonight and it's too late.
In this guide: Cleaning supplies | Batteries and light bulbs | Cleaning and fragrance products | Food storage | Health and hygiene basics | Clothing and accessory comforts
Best Prime Day essentials deals: Cleaning supplies
First up: Magic Erasers. It took me forever to buy some, but now that I've been using them for a few years, I can't imagine not having them in my home.
The foam sponges are soft enough for more delicate surfaces, such as walls and wood furnishings, yet strong enough to get the job (ahem, sauce or crayon removal) done.
I recently had a mini panic attack when I thought fallen pollen from a bunch of lilies had stained my light oak dining table forever and, to my amazement, my Magic Erasers removed each yellow stain.
Mr. Siga's highly rated, often (ineffectively) duplicated cleaning cloths have garnered a reputation — and a following of at least 65,000 Amazon customers — for their soft, durable, absorbent fabric and vibrant color range.
You can currently nab a 12-pack for almost half off, its lowest price to date. (See also: this deal on Kitinjoy's Kitchen Towels for a textured option including neutral shades.)
If your ratty old dish towels have seen better days, this 100% cotton set is an excellent swap. The waffle weave pattern not only looks nice, but it also offers a bit of texture for more effective scrubbing.
This is close to as low as these kitchen staples have ever been on sale for.
These No. 1 bestselling fabric-softening balls can be reused for over a thousand — yes, a thousand — laundry loads.
They're made entirely of wool, and are beloved by more than 61,000 Amazon customers for reducing status cling, speeding up drying times and reducing energy costs.
Bonus: with the initial (now much lower) investment out of the way, they'll save you tons of money on not-so-eco-friendly dryer sheets. They're one of Yahoo editors' favorite laundry hacks!
Consider these discounted Swedish dish towels from Eulnars as another, more artful expression of your love for the environment.
Each set come with eight biodegradable towels that are, according to the brand, durable for up to 200 uses and capable of holding up to 20 times their weight in water.
You'll get a magnetic hook for hanging up your favorite cloth. You'll reduce the amount of paper towels — and a lot of wasted money — piling up in the environment.
The striking patterns also make these dish towels great for gifting.
Make sure you don't run out of trashbags — at least for a long while — with this handy box from Amazon Basics, including 120 13-gallon bags for lining your kitchen bin and beyond.
Glad is offering a deal on its durable 10-gallon trash bags (29% off) for gathering and containing big piles of leaves, wrapping paper balls and other bigger, tougher jobs.
Reviewers love these trash bags for heavier-duty cleanups, designed with dual-layer rip and leak protection, flexible, expansive design and odor control.
We haven't seen them priced lower than this in about two years, so grab a bunch while you can save big.
Best Prime Day essentials deals: Batteries and light bulbs
With colder weather comes earlier evenings and, at least typically, more time spent inside.
Stock up on lightbulbs now so you — and your family, and your guests! — don't end up in the dark thanks to this 20% discount on four LED bulbs that have a brightness equivalent of 100 watts.
For those who have the storage space, I also found deals on 16-packs and 24-packs up to 43% off. (Okay, not technically a cleaning tool, though essential for cleaning at night).
Batteries are another one of those things you don't want to run out of. (After all, that means having to walk over to the TV every time you want to switch between games or holiday movie marathons.)
The solution? Grabbing this 32-pack while it's within a dollar of its all-time lowest price. Of course, unlike these batteries, this sale won't keep going and going, so add it to your cart, stat.
Best Prime Day essentials deals: Cleaning and fragrance products
As someone who works from home and loves to cook, I go through a lot of dish (washer) soap.
I like how this one from Seventh Generation, now 25% off a value bundle, is made free and clear — aka without any harsh fragrances or dyes that can otherwise stick to plates and utensils — and doesn't leave any streaky residue behind.
The brand’s naturally scented Lemon Chamomile Dishwasher Pods and Cleaning Spray are also on sale, for those who prefer a light fragrance.
When washing dishes by hand, it doesn't hurt to have a few reinforcements, and this "powerwash" from Dawn is a No. 1 bestseller for its de-griming capabilities.
According to the brand, it was developed to be as effective as an overnight soak, but in minutes — and you can use it on everything from sinks to laundry.
Our price trackers tell us this is close to as low as this set has ever been, and with three refills, you'll have more than enough for all of those holiday dishes.
Wet wipes are easy, peasy — essential for quick clean-ups, emergency car messes and traveling.
These ones from Clorox are compostable for reducing the impact on the environment.
And right now, you can purchase them as part of a three-pack, down almost $4, for added value and convenience.
Hand soap is another product I frequently go through, with Mrs. Meyers' biodegradable formula among my go-tos.
Last time I checked, you could scoop up a 33-ounce refill tub — just over $2 a soap when you consider the brand’s usual 12-ounce portions — of the Lemon Verbena scent, an amazing deal and a great idea for anyone who wants to save while cutting back on trips to the store.
The brand is also offering up to 50% off Fall Leaves (a personal favorite), Apple Cider and Acorn Spice for getting into the fall season and gifting.
Stock up on laundry detergent with 30% off select Method 4-packs, including the brand's signature Ginger Mango and, my personal favorite, Beach Sage.
Each bottle contains enough liquid to cover 66 loads, so there's enough to cover work attire, uniforms, activewear, loungewear and beyond (and for a long time).
I've also had good experiences with Method's on-sale Pink Grapefruit All-Purpose Cleaner Spray and Sea Minerals Gel Hand Soap if you're good on the laundry front.
Prefer (or curious about) laundry detergent sheets? Earth Breeze is making it easy to experiment with nearly 50% off one of its bestsellers in a "Fresh Scent."
Each box contains 30 fast-dissolving sheets for tackling 60 loads with little impact on the environment.
Because the boxes are so compact, they're also ideal for small spaces (or stocking up without sacrificing your basement).
You may think of your washing machine as being self-cleaning, but experts recommend giving it a deeper clean regularly to help keep mildew under control and, er, off of your clothes.
You can go the DIY route (more on that here), or you can pop in one of these popular deodorizing pods, which have over 90,000 perfect Amazon ratings, in and let it do the dirty work for you.
"This is now the third time I've purchased these washing machine tablets," shared one five-star fan. "They work so well! One to two times a month I will run one through my front-load washer. It cleans it and helps get rid of residue, and helps prevent build up and smell. Highly recommend!"
Caldrea is a brand I rely on fairly regularly to keep my kitchen smelling fresh (the brand's cleaning and room sprays are airy and bright and the bottles look nice sitting on a countertop).
Last time I checked, a two-pack of the Ginger Pomelo Linen and Room Spray was on sale, along with other hits like the Ginger Pomelo Hand Soap and Pear Blossom Agave Dish Soap, for 30% off.
Only need one? Caldrea's pretty packaging also makes it a nice gift for friends and family when birthdays and holidays come around.
If it were up to me, every bathroom would come (and remain) equipped with a bottle of Home- or Poo-Pourri.
I like how the brand's products actually break up — versus just mask — air molecules and that they don't leave any funky scents or secrets behind (the Lavender Sage scent, now 20% off, is one of the most soothing I've tried).
You can also find limited-edition toilet sprays, along with the brand's essential travel sizes, among the brand's Prime Day deals for keeping things classy at home and on the go.
What Pourri is for bathroom and fabric odors, Angry Orange is for pet odors, and now you can safeguard your pet's — and your home's — reputation for under $10.
I suggest grabbing a two-pack at the Prime Day rate ($20) so that you have a safety on hand. The corresponding floor cleaner and stain remover are also on sale for when you need to bring in the reinforcements.)
No bib? No problem thanks to this potent stain remover from Miss Mouth's, dubbed by the brand "a parental essential" for getting food and drink messes out of fabrics with the ease of a spray.
I recently caught up with Zachary Pozniak, a fourth-generation dry cleaner and author of "The Laundry Book," who hails Miss Mouth's as one of his favorite resources for removing stubborn stains, including red wine.
At under $8 during Prime Day, I suggest grabbing two bottles so you can keep one on-hand at home and another in your car for keeping road messes at bay.
Best Prime Day essentials deals: Food storage containers
More than 11,000 Amazon shoppers love these sturdy food containers from JoyJolt, which have airtight seals to keep food fresh and come in varying shapes and sizes for different appetites and needs.
They're made of borosilicate glass (used on thermal tiles in space shuttles) for durability and clarity and are oven-safe up to 1,040°F.
What's more, they can go in the microwave without a lid for quick warm-ups, plus the freezer for leftovers you won't get to very quickly. Grab them at 43% off for all of your storing and prepping needs!
You can't go wrong with some classic Tupperware, and this set is so eye-catching that it'll make you look forward to eating leftovers.
Included are five bowls in assorted sizes and lids to match. They nest for easy storing and can be used for serving, mixing and other food prep in a pinch.
Our price trackers tell us this collection hasn't been on sale in months, at least, so snag it for less while you can!
Best Prime Day essentials deals: Health and hygiene basics
If your less-than-glowing chompers could use some restoration, the folks at Crest say these bestselling strips can make teeth up to 20 shades whiter in just 22 days (that's almost one shade per day!).
According to the brand, you're guaranteed to have a noticeably whiter smile, and with this kit, you'll get some bonus express treatments for same-day results. This sale drops the price to as low as we've seen it in years, just in time for all of those holiday photos.
I've tried to reduce the amount of single-use wipes in my household, but when I do use wipes, I use Goodwipes.
According to the brand, they're made of plant-based materials — including aloe for a soothing component — and are hypoallergenic, free of toxins and dyes.
You can flush them down the toilet (they're both septic- and sewer- safe) and I like how the scents are clean and subtle versus other products I've tried that are overwhelming.
Scoop up a four-pack on sale for $17 or a 3-pack, plus travel wipes, on sale for $13 during Prime time.
Refillable razors are great for reducing the amount of waste from plastic handles, not to mention the amount of money you'd otherwise spend purchasing a full razor every time.
Right now, Gillette Venus is offering a razor handle with six refills for 30% off, so it's essentially like getting six razors for $14 or a little over $2 a pop.
If you're going to purchase Advil anyway, you might as well do it as part of a Prime Big Deal for 30% off (or just over $16).
This set comes with 300 coated tablets, along with an AdvilPM sample for when you could use some relief come nighttime — the perfect addition to a First Aid kit.
It's also helpful to have around for any guests who may be experiencing a headache after those long holiday flights and drives.
Best Prime Day essentials deals: Clothing and accessory comforts
I scooped up a few of these Bali wireless bras a few Prime Days ago and now I don't know what I'd do without them.
They're comfy enough for everyday, yet supportive enough for the gym and even office wear (meaning you don't have to constantly switch up your style).
The stretchy back doesn't cut in and adjusts for a custom fit. And at only $20 — nearly 60% off — I consider this among the most coveted deals in Amazon's sale.
There are few things cozier than slipping into a fresh pair of socks, and Adidas is making it easier than ever to refresh by offering one of their signature styles for less than $3 a pop.
The no-show design means you can wear 'em with any sneaker and they'll be nice and hidden, plus they're moisture-wicking and have extra cushioning to keep your feet dry and comfy all day.
They're currently down to one of their lowest prices of the year.
It's a good idea to have some no-show socks around for low-cut sneakers, heels or flats (otherwise, you may be tempted to go without, compromising comfort and allowing odors from sweat to thrive).
This already affordable and now on-sale set from Wernies includes four pairs in classic shades.
See also: Amazon Essentials' Cushioned Ankle Socks and Cozy Earth's Modern Crew Socks, more than 30% off, for more comfort and warmth during colder days.
Made of a breathable, sweat-wicking cotton-spandex blend, these No. 1 bestsellers are stretchy enough that you'll be able to move around in comfort, while their wide band acts as a supportive panel to help keep everything in place.
Another plus? They provide moderate tummy control that's not constricting, fans say, and the extra-thick band doesn't roll down.
We love these colors, but they also come in a dozen other combos, whether you like brights, pastels, neutrals or a mix. At this price — one of the lowest we've seen — you might want to scoop up a few sets (sizes XS-5X).
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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