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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!
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 cov