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The time has come again: It’s Prime Day. As I’ve said in the past, I firmly believe that this is the time to shop for those everyday essentials you use on a regular basis. That applies to pretty boring basics like toilet paper, toothbrushes, vitamins, and other deeply unsexy stuff. Before you scroll through deals, I’d recommend you take stock of yourmedicine cabinetandcleaning suppliesand suss out exactly what you’re running low on and go from there. And to make the shopping part easier, I sifted through the hundreds of sales and found the ones that are actually good.
There are lots of Strategist-tested and -approved products below — like our favorite teeth-whitening trays and a non-chalky protein powder — but I also included useful things for your home. You’ll see that almost everything below is at least 20 percent off. The only exception is for stuff like toilet paper and tissues, which are just nice to get at a discount. I also made sure the sale prices aren’t a result of Amazon’s inflation “original pricing” trick (meaning I cross-referenced prices at Target, Walmart, and CVS). And just as you’d shop at a convenience store, everything’s grouped by category — from cleaning supplies to health-and-wellness products — to make navigating this story easier.
Deals I personally think are the best
Including deep discounts on our favorite teeth-whitening strips, plastic-free and highly effective dishwasher-detergent tablets, viral celebrity-backed eye drops, an immune-boosting propolis throat spray, a rarely on-sale daily supplement, and creatine that’s under $15.
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Cleaning supplies
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It may not bestatus hand soap, but Mrs. Meyers is a favorite among our readers. Here are some seasonally appropriate scents for sale.
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Every Prime Day, trash bags are one of the top purchases from this post, and for a good reason. Why buy them at full price?
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Powerwash actually cuts down time on scrubbing and dishwashing, and $3 a bottle is a real steal.
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A couple of Mrs. Meyer’s dish soaps are also on sale, including its Apple Cider and Acorn Spice scents.
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If you have a dishwasher, these hard-working bio-based pods provide a deep cleanwithoutthe help of fragrances, dyes, chlorine bleach, or phosphates. They also come in 90 percent plastic-free packaging.
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If you wash by hand, it’s also a great time to stock up on Seventh Generation’s EPA Safer Choice-certified dish soap.
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Blueland, which makes some of our favorite plastic-free cleaning supplies, is taking 30 percent off dishwasher tablets made with naturally derived enzymes.
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If you’re new to the brand, you can get its starter pack, complete with a spray bottle and four refill tablets, for under $20.
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We know it’s not the biggest discount, but it’s still nice to stock up when they’re on sale.
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Clorox Compostable Wipes - Pack of 3
Flu and cold season is coming, which means its definitely time to re-up your supply of disinfecting wipes.
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More Mrs. Meyer’s sales, this time on its biodegradable lavender-scented laundry detergent.
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Proofed, which makes plastic-free detergent sheets, is taking 30 percent off all its products. That brings this pack of 32 down to just $9.
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If your whites could use some extra help, now’s the time to get Blueland’s laundry booster at a discount.
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The Swedish mop company Bona is taking 30 percent off its best selling hard-surface spray mop.
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Swiffer’s PowerMop is a tad cheaper and comes with two mopping replacement pads.
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Clorox’s toilet cleaner disinfects, deodorizes, and is discounted right now for about $2 per bottle.
General home essentials
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If you’re running low, we found these AA batteries for nearly half off.
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One way to save some money in the long run is switching to rechargeable batteries, and these happen to be 25 percent off.
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Here’s another easy restock: We found a two-pack of gallon Ziplocs for a little over $15.
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We’re big fans of LifeStraw’s packable in-case-of-emergency water filters. For your home, you can get the brand’s nice-looking pitcher that filters our bacteria, microplastics, PFAs, and more.
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It’s not the steepest discount, but if you’re planning on buying toilet paper anyway, you might as well get it while on sale.
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The same shopping philosophy above applies to Kleenex.
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A DEET-freemosquito repellerthat actually works, according to Strategist senior writer Lauren Ro. You’ll be happy you got it for sale come next spring and summer.
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Here’s a convenient way to catch pesky flies and gnats. The refills are deeply discounted, too, so it’s worth grabbing those on sale.
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Whether it’s for organizing important documents or your kid’s back-to-school supplies, these folders are handy and over half-off right now.
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Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point
And for labeling the folders above (or any other household items), here’s a lot of Sharpies for about $20.
Dental care
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Our favorite teeth-whitening strips are just $30, bringing the cost of each treatment to about $1.36.
Read more:The 10 Very Best Teeth-Whitening Toothpastes and Kits
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Here’s a sensitive-teeth-friendly option that uses coconut oil to whiten instead of peroxide.
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Oral-B, the main player in the electric-toothbrush space, has a couple of options on sale. I really enjoy the iO series ones because they leave my teeth squeaky-clean and have multiple cleaning modes and a convenient brush-head-changer alert.
Read more:The 9 Very Best Electric Toothbrushes
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Philips Sonicare, the other major brand in the electric-toothbrush category, is also discounting a lot of its brushes. Strategist writer Dominique Pariso owns this specific model and said that after just a few days, her “teeth were whiter, my breath was fresher, and my mouth felt cleaner than it ever had.”
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This model’s a bit more souped-up with more brushing modes and a chargeable travel case, so the price is higher than the above. But at 50 percent off, it’s a real steal.
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Get ahead of your toothbrush head replacements (you should be switching them out every three months) while they’re about $10 each.
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And here’s an option for the Oral-B users.
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Suri’s a new name in the electric-toothbrush space that I’ve had my eye on. Its brush heads are made of cornstarch and its bristles are made from castor oil, meaning no plastic. If you’re curious about making the switch, the time to do so is now while it’s 20 percent off.
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The convenience of a water flosser has stepped up my oral health tremendously. Now’s the time to make the switch since a bunch of them — including our top overall pick — are on sale.
Read more:The 8 Very Best Water Flossers
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I’ve found that the most convenient models are cordless and portable (they take up less counter space and can be used in the shower). And this one’s just $60 for Prime Day.
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Our favorite toothpaste brand for sensitive teeth has a sale on their whitening toothpaste.
Read more:The 14 Very Best Toothpastes
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If you’re looking for an SLS- and fluoride-free option, Boka uses nano-hydroxyapatite and xylitol to strengthen and clean teeth.
Health and wellness
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Backed bycelebrities,makeup artists, andfolks on TikTok, these viral eye drops are effective and less damaging than other drops out there. I’m re-upping my own stock while it’s under $20.
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Our overall-favorite multivitamins for women at nearly any stage of life (postmenopausal, perimenopausal, looking to get pregnant, or simply menstruating) are under $30.
Read more:The Very Best Multivitamins
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All of Ritual’s vitamins — including its multivitamins for men and women — are a nice 30 percent off for Prime Day.
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Since there’s a good chance your kid’s diet is less-than-balanced, a daily multivitamin can’t hurt. These are sugar-free, and come in three varieties: Digestive Support, Brain & Eye Health, and Superfoods Boost (all of which are on sale).
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If you’re looking for a probiotic, Seed’s have been recommended to us byKarlie Kloss.
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AG1, another celebrity-backed supplement (Lenny Kravitz,Hayley Williams, andAlex Honnoldare just a few who’ve said they can’t live without it), is taking 20 percent off its classic formula.
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Castor oil’s an excellent way to get omegas and fatty acids to your hair follicles. I plan on getting a bottle for my brow-and-lash routine.
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Get ahead of flu-and-cold season by stocking up on Emergen-C while it’s also 30 percent off.
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iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test - 5 Pack
While you’re at it, you’ll probably need these on hand, especially since there are no free tests this year.
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Hyland’s Kids’ drug-free formulas use ingredients like golden seal and chamomile to help clear up congestion.
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Also good for the winter months: this immune-system-boosting throat spray made with propolis (a resinlike substance made by bees, which is said to contain antioxidants), amino acids, and vitamins A, C, and E.
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Here’s a nice discount on a medicine-cabinet necessity.
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And another winter necessity: a bundle of nonsticky, nicely scented hand sanitizer. I’m a recent convert and already have these in my cart.
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Paume’s hand-sanitizer gel is made with a mix of anti-bacterial plant-based emollients and nicely scented essential oils. This is sure to fill up all your empties with plenty left over.
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Optimum Nutrition’s protein powder — our overall favorite for being a comprehensive protein source with a smooth texture and taste — is nearly 30 percent off.
Read more:The Very Best Protein Powders
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Also on sale: our favorite overall plant-based protein powder. It’s easy on the stomach, made without any artificial sweeteners, and still froths up readily in a blender or shaker.
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An excellent deal on Bloom’s creatine. Both the unflavored and raspberry-lemon flavor are under $15.
More Prime Day Deals
- 50 Pairs of Comfy Shoes on Sale This Month From Camper, Hoka, and More
- Just 45 Pairs of Comfy, On-Sale Shoes From Rothy’s, Keen, and More
- This May Be Your Last Chance to Get OG Everlane on Sale
- I Found $16 Old Navy Bikinis and $25 Aerie One-Pieces
The Strategistis designed to surface useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Every product is independently selected by our team of editors, whom you can read abouthere. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change.
