Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering discounts on household essentials — including dish soap, toilet paper and more — during the 48-hour sale, which is exclusive to Prime members. You can also find deals on kitchen appliances, beauty, tech items, too.
I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a writer for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I combed through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day deals on household essentials — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20% off or more, as well as at its lowest price in at least three months or lowest price ever. I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days.
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Best October Prime Day household essentials deals
I have a bottle of Mrs. Meyer’s Hand Soap next to every sink in my house. I find the bottles to be aesthetically pleasing and the soap is gentle enough for my toddler’s sensitive skin. I also love all of the scent options — especially their seasonal smells, like this Apple Cider version. Also nice: The soap formula has aloe vera and olive oil to nourish skin, according to the brand.
If you’re a fan of Dawn’s Powerwash Dish Spray, this back of refill bottles is at its lowest price ever. The set includes six bottles of the brand’s Free & Clear formula, which is free of dyes. The soap also foams upon contact, even without water, according to the brand.
I try to be as low-waste as possible, but I make an exception to that rule with these paper plates — which are a staple in my pantry. I use them for things like pizza nights or toddler snacks. These plates are cut-resistant, microwave-safe and soak-proof, according to the brand.
This brand makes some of our favorite products for sensitive skin, and these flushable wipes fall into that category, too. I use them on my kids and find them to be soft and easy to pull from the package. They are also hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, fragrance-free and pH-balanced, according to the brand.
Use these hooks to hang belts in your closet, holiday decorations or anything else that is under two pounds. In the pack, you get 10 hooks and 12 sticky strips that allow you to hang stuff with minimal damage to your walls. The hooks work on smooth surfaces, like wood, painted walls, concrete and more, according to the brand.
Keep pet odors at bay with this cat litter from Purina. The clay litter forms tight clumps when it comes into contact with moisture, so it’s easy to remove. This litter, which is scented with Glade’s Clear Spring scent, provides odor control for up to 10 days, according to the brand.
This two-ply toilet paper is made from recycled paper and has no dyes, inks, or fragrances, according to the brand. The set comes with four packs of 12 rolls, each of which has 240 sheets,
Though one of the key features of this vacuum is to help pick up pet hair, it’s great for anyone looking for a tool that can thoroughly clean. It has a lift-off detachable pod to help you access hard-to-reach areas and a tangle-free brush roll that won’t get hair caught in it. It also has a HEPA sealed system that traps allergens inside the vacuum, according to the brand. It comes with an attachment made specifically for pet hair, too, as well as one for crevices.
When you need batteries and don’t have them, it can be super frustrating. Which is why I always stock up when I see a good deal. These AAA lithium batteries come in a pack of 24, can last up to 25 years in storage and work in extreme temperatures, according to the brand.
These disinfectant wipes are free of bleach and ammonia but eliminate 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, according to Lysol. I’ve used them on countertops, toilets and my toddler’s toys after she’s been sick or had friends over. The pack of four comes with four scents — two containers of Lemon and Lime Blossom and one container of Crisp Linen and Mango and Hibiscus.
These gallon-size plastic bags are safe for the freezer and have a wide, flat bottom so they can stand up and stay open on their own — a feature that makes filling them easier. They’re also okay to use in the microwave. Between the two boxes, you get 132 bags.
This kitchen device carbonates plain water, giving you the chance to have seltzer anytime you want it. The starter kit comes with the SodaStream Terra soda maker, a CO2 cylinder, a reusable carbonating bottle and a bottle of Bubly lime flavor drops.
These 13-gallon trash bags have Glad’s ForceFlex technology, which helps the bag expand and stretch without tearing, according to the brand. They also have a fresh Febreze scent that slowly releases to help mitigate odors.
Best October Prime Day household essentials sales
58% off Imodium A-D Fast-Acting Anti-Diarrheal Soft Gels
47% off Lavazza Espresso Whole Beans
45% off Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker
38% off Petlibro Automatic Cat Feeder
30% off Claritin Allergy Medication
30% off Swiffer Sweep & Mop Deluxe
30% off Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels
27% off Starbucks Via Instant Coffee
25% off Orgain Organic Vegan Protein
25% off Finish Quantum Infinity Shine Dishwasher Pods
Best household essentials sales at other retailers
Target: Up to 25% off household essentials
Macy’s: Up to 65% off cutlery
Williams Sonoma: Up to 40% off Le Creuset
Sur La Table: Up to 50% off cookware
Bloomingdale’s: Up to 50% off kitchen appliances
How I found the best October Prime Day household essential deals
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage, reporting and personal testing. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price in three months or lowest price ever. All the products I recommend are 20% off or more and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.
Why trust NBC Select?
I’m a writer at NBC Select who covers a variety of topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have been covering major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade. To round up the best discounts on household essentials on sale during fall Prime Day, I found highly rated products at their lowest price in at least three months.