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Amazon Prime Day deals are always exciting for me as someone who tests products for a living. It’s finally time to seriously consider the big-ticket items I’ve had my eye on, like a new TV or mattress. But now that Prime Day is nearly over, I have to pull the lever, and the idea of spending four figures on a marginal upgrade is sounding increasingly intimidating.
I’m more inclined to save money on purchases I actually need. I’m talking about things that are always in a pantry or under a sink in my home — cleaning essentials, personal care products and go-to snacks. We all buy these things, so we might as well save some get them for a better price while we can. I combed through the thousands of deals on Amazon to find the best discounts on things I’m going to purchase anyway. And my cart is looking pretty full.
I'd choose floss picks over string floss any day. This 30% off deal on 450 picks will have your teeth and gums clean for months.
One of our favorite woman-owned beauty brands, Touchland hand sanitizer doesn't just clean; it smells great too. Scoop up this trio for 20% off.
The value size of this effective face wash that we've tested for years has sat somewhere between $18 and $22 for almost the entirety of 2024. Now score a bottle for just $14.
Hydration is usually the biggest difference between days I feel my best and days I don't, so I always keep this stuff in my cabinet. Several flavors including Lemon Line and Golden Cherry are seeing steeper discounts than they have in years.
My fiancée swears by this antiperspirant and deodorant that won't leave white marks behind and goes on clear. A three-pack hasn't been under $20 at any point in 2024.
The worst time to buy a fire extinguisher is after you needed one. This pack is 20% off, though you can also snag a $20 deal on a single extinguisher as well.
Whether you use the term "corner store" or "bodega," a bag of these chips are going to cost you a few bucks on its own. Now I can get 28 of them for $16? That's a steal.
I buy these whenever they're below full price because, well, my dog poops every day. I especially like that there's a sticker near the end of each roll to let me know when it's almost time for a new one.
I like to keep paper plates around for when I have guests and don't have time for dishes. Now 15% off, this stack of plates hasn't been below $22 in over a year.
Scrub Daddy sponges rarely go on sale. Even saving a couple bucks on these versatile (and friendly) scrubbers is a big win.
I just got over a summer cold, and this massive pack of 1,500 tissues would've come in handy. It's under $25 for the first time this year.
A first aid kit is always wise to have on hand. Save $10 on this all-purpose box that includes Band-Aids, Neosporin, Bengay and much more.
That laundry isn't going to clean itself, and while the discount here isn't steep, it's still something. I'm stocking up on this pack of 45 pods that had cost $20 the past several months.
I don't mind paying an extra few dollars for these elite dishwashing pods because they leave my dishes spotless. The savings here make it a no-brainer.
Cottonelle claims 32 mega rolls is the same as 176 regular rolls. Even if that's a stretch, saving $5 on your next toilet paper purchase checks out.
Whether you're an Olipop stan or want to try the prebiotic soda out for the first time, this sampler at 25% off is a great deal. I tried the vintage cola in a taste test this summer and thought it tasted similar to the real thing.
This bundle of four bottles of dish soap is one of our cleaning expert's must-haves for the kitchen. A 15% markdown is especially nice knowing you won't have to buy again for a long time.
You're going to think I'm lying, but I went to the dentist last week and didn't have any cavities. She gave me a travel-sized Sensodyne to make sure my teeth stay healthy — and this 30% off discount is the best price yet for this pack to use while brushing at home.
Freshen up every bathroom in your home with the Mint or Rose scent of the beloved Mrs. Meyer's hand soap that are nearly half off when you buy a three-pack.
Now 32% off, the price of this box of 110 trash bags — which are Febreeze-scented and can hold heavy loads — hasn't been this low in several years.
Just $1 off might seem small, but it's the lowest price yet on this pack of two. And we all have toilets that need to be cleaned.
I'm a fan of this body wash's hydrating qualities. Now 30% off, a quartet of it hasn't fallen below $25 since the holidays — until now.
I'll usually crack open a Celsius for a caffeine boost when I don't want another coffee. Restock — or try it for the first time — with a 31% discount on this 12-pack that usually hovers around $20.
Viva's paper towels are another favorite choice of our cleaning expert. This 12-pack is nearly 20% off for an all-time low price.
Neutrogena graded well in our most recent round of sunscreen testing. This trio of sunscreen spray cans, now 40% off, is down to one of its lowest prices of the summer for Prime Day.
