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It’s the last day of Prime Day, meaning this is your last chance to shop excellent deals. I’ve said this many times before, but Prime Day is an opportunity to stock up on the everyday things you’re going to need eventually. I’m talking about deeply unsexy stuff like paper towels, bandages,toothpaste, and the like. To help you out, I sifted through hundreds of deals and found the ones that areactuallygood, so you can replenish yourmedicine cabinetor buy cheapcleaning supplies.
Some of the products below are ones we’ve written about before — like our favoriteteeth-whiteningstrips and an actually effectivestain remover— while others are just practical to have on hand. I’ve also made sure that the prices here are at least 20 percent off and not a result of Amazon’s inflation “original pricing” trick (meaning I cross-referenced prices at Target, Walmart, and CVS). I’ve also grouped everything by category — from general home essentials to health and wellness items — to make navigating this post easier. And if you’re looking for more deals, we have roundups on the best Prime Day beauty deals, tech deals, and even more on ourPrime Day hub.
Deals I personally think are the best
Including deep discounts on a highly effective stain remover, better-than-your-average Dawn dish soap, our favorite teeth-whitening strips, gallon freezer bags, our favorite overall teeth-whitening strips, the best deal on whitening toothpaste so far, our beauty editor’s go-to body lotion, and a steep sale on our top bidet pick.
Cleaning supplies
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I’m adding this laundry booster to my cart. It has helped me get out some extra-tough stains and brightens my whites.
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All makes its own “free and clear” laundry detergent that’s a bit more discounted at 30 percent off.
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On the status-y detergent front, DedCool makes one that smells as luxurious as its fragrances. Usually it’s a bit of a splurge, but you can grab it for under $30.
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The same can be said about its dryer sheets. These have notes of bergamot, white musk, and amber.
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Laundry experts have told us Puracy makes some of the best “free and clear” stain removers out there. Right now, you can get the 12-ounce bottle for just $10.
Read more:The Best Stain Removers, According to an Obsessive Laundry Professional
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Here’s another pick laundry experts recommended for showing impressive results against a wide variety of stains. For now, it’s under $10.
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Shout’s known for its highly effective stain removers, and this ultraconcentrated option is just $3.
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And some on-the-go stain-removing wipes at the cheapest price we’ve seen.
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As with nearly every Prime Day, now’s the time to stock up on your favorite Mrs. Meyer’s nicely scented soaps.
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With the discount, this six-pack of dish soap breaks down to a little over $2 a bottle.
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Yes, it’s actuallybetter than the regular Dawn dish soap, and it does cut down on time doing dishes.
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Your sponges could probably use a refresh while you’re at it.
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For those with a dishwasher, Seventh Generation’s detergent packs are currently 30 percent off.
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Blueland’s detergent tablets are the lowest we’ve ever seen. The brand’s one of our favorites when it comes to sustainable cleaning supplies.
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And here’s a value tub of Cascade dish pods at the lowest price we’ve seen.
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A convenient bundle of all-purpose and bathroom cleaners for just over $10.
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We’re longtime fans of these convenient, ecofriendly Swedish dishcloths. I use (and reuse) mine all the time for cleaning up messes around my apartment.
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These make cleaning your mirrors and windows a breeze. With the discount, each pack comes out to around $3 each.
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Everything you need for squeaky-clean floors (plus a couple of replacement mop pads and cleaning solution) for under $20.
General home essentials
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Here’s an excellent deal on some rose-scented Mrs. Meyer’s hand soaps…
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… And a seasonal option for those on the tomato-scent trend.
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Not the steepest discount, but you may as well buy it while it’s on sale.
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Again, just a couple bucks off, but each roll comes out to less than $1 each.
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Hefty Ultra Strong Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags - Lavender & Sweet Vanilla, 13 Gallon, 110 Count
Stock up on your trash bags while they’re deeply discounted.
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A couple bucks more, but they have an extra layer of protection and are Febreze-scented.
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These were effective enough to help one of our writers stave off a sugar and carpenter ant infestation in his kitchen.
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An easy way to keep your place smelling fresh for under $20.
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If you’re a chronic labeler like me, here’s anextremelygood deal on Sharpies.
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The brand’s highlighters are even more steeply discounted — a great price for a pack of 24.
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I can never have enough of these nearly perfect pens.
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At less than $.50 a highlighter, when’s a better time to stock up?
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More on the office-supplies front, I found great sales on a couple of Post-it note options.
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Because these half size notebooks are amuchcuter version of classic composition notebooks. And, there’s 6 of them.
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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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Time to get all your cords in order finally …
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… And the same applies to your jackets and totes.
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With all thePrime DayKindle deals we’ve already spotlighted, it’s only fair to also mention a case as appropriately discounted (60% off!).
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A good deal on folders that won’t wear and tear as easily as their paper counterparts for back to school.
Dental care
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If you haven’t already stocked up on our favorite teeth-whitening strips, the time to do so is now.
Read more:The 10 Very Best Teeth-Whitening Toothpastes and Kits
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And if you prefer the all-natural route, Lumineux’s effective coconut-oil strips are on sale, too.
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If you prefer trays, our overall favorite teeth whiteners are a little over 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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Oral-B, the main player in the electric toothbrush space, also has a couple of options on sale. I really enjoy the iO series ones, because they leave my teeth squeaky clean, have multiple cleaning modes, and a convenient brush-head-changer alert.
Read more:The 9 Very Best Electric Toothbrushes
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This model’s $20 more, but you get a pressure sensor, more brushing modes, and the ability to track your brushing habits on Oral-B’s app.
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You may as well get ahead of those brush heads (which should be replaced about every three months) while you’re at it.
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I found a pack of Sensodyne toothpaste (our overall favorite for those with sensitive teeth) at the lowest price it’s ever been.
Read more:The 14 Very Best Toothpastes
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Whitening toothpastes tend to be pricier than regular toothpaste, so I suggest you buy it now on sale.
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Here’s a decent discount on Listerine’s alcohol-free mouthwash (a must, according to dentists I’ve spoken to).
Read more:The 7 Very Best Mouthwashes
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And if you want something more natural, Hello has been recommended by dentists to us before.
Health and wellness
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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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Ritual’s women’s multivitamins, which contain essentials like vitamins D and E, iron, and magnesium, are a nice 20 percent off.
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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.
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And if you’re vegan, our favorite overall plant-based protein powder is even cheaper.
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A very good deal on thebodywash our beauty editor has been usingfor nearly four years.
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An even deeper discount on this basic (but very moisturizing) lotion, which is also fragrance free.
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These are nice to have on hand. Stock up for your purses, bags, car, and what have you while they’re 30 percent off.
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iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test - 5 Pack
We may be out of flu and COVID season, but these are still great to have and are nearly 40 percent off now.
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Tushy — which makes some of our favorite bidets — is taking deep discounts off nearly all of its bidet attachments and seats. Here’s its most basic model, which is easy to install and actually nice-looking.
Read more:The 8 Very Best Bidets
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And an even cheaper way to get all the benefits of a bidet.
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This multipack of cotton swabs should keep you stocked well past the next Prime Day.
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I suggest you take a look through your medicine cabinet in case you’re running low on things like bandages and Neosporin.
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One of our writer’s favorite DEET-free mosquito repellent is just $9. He says it works just as well and goes on easy and won’t stain your clothes.
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Now that we’re approaching peak summer, you should probably get ahead of your electrolyte intake.
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These tablets give you a boost of hydration, turn water effervescent, and don’t have as much sugar as most options on the market.
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