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The wait is over, Amazon Prime Day has officially landed and there are many savings to be snapped up across the household essentials category. From dishwasher tablets to dog food, the online giant has slashed the price of your weekly staples.
Aside from cleaning products, the two-day shopping bonanza sees a whole host of other categories reduced. Case in point: Amazon has also slashed the price of everything from TVs, laptops and tech (Apple products included) to mattresses, home appliances, and beauty products.
Follow live: The best and latest Amazon Prime Day deals
While it’s no secret many of us love to scoop up a discount, we understand that they can be a little tricky to navigate during the sale. But fear not, as our team of IndyBest experts are on hand to help you find the best deals.
To find out more about what household essentials deals are available during the Amazon Prime Day sale, keep reading.
Best Prime Day household essentials deals
Finish dishwasher machine cleaner: Was £10.50, now £4.45, Amazon.co.uk
If you want sparkling dishes, it makes sense to keep your dishwasher squeaky clean, too, but many of us often overlook this household chore. However, with this handy product from Finish, you can easily give your machine a proper deep clean. Simply pop the bottle in an empty dishwasher, begin a high-temperature cycle and enjoy the fresh-smelling results. Even better, you can now clean up on your purchase, with 55 per cent off at Amazon.
Febreze bathroom air freshener: Was £28, now £15.20, Amazon.co.uk
Keeping a bathroom smelling sweet is an imperative part of ensuring your home stays a clean and fresh haven for you and your family. These bathroom air fresheners from Febreze work by fighting off any foul odours in the air and preventing them from lingering, replacing them instead with a light fresh scent. With eight refills, each lasting up to 50 days, they are sure to give you peace of mind and a breath of fresh air, especially since they’re now 43 per cent off.
Cheeky Panda bamboo anti-bacterial surface wipes: Was £7.99, now £5.09, Amazon.co.uk
Quick and easy cleaning solutions will always be the ones you reach for. Enter Cheeky Panda and its bamboo anti-bacterial wipes, which are both tough on muck and use 65 per cent less carbon emissions than regular wipes. Featuring in our review of the best eco-friendly product for cleaning in a hurry our tester found them “surprisingly strong”, and that “they make cleaning up after sticky little fingers a doddle”.
Method foaming hand wash: Was £2.50, now £3.25, Amazon.co.uk
A fresh-smelling and quality hand wash is definitely essential in all households – and this one from Method is certainly a great buy. It’s certainly a brand you can trust as its washing-up liquid featured in our review of the best eco-friendly cleaning products. Our tester was delighted with the company ethos: “Method products are cruelty-free, and the company uses biodiesel shipping and offsets the carbon emissions it cannot avoid.”
Finish ultimate plus infinity shine dishwasher tablets: Was £41, now £17.72, Amazon.co.uk
Dishwasher tablets are a staple in the under-the-sink cupboard but they can be costly. Thanks to this Amazon discount though, you can be sure to never run out again as there’s currently more than 50 per cent off this huge bag of over 100 tablets from Finish. The brand’s ultimate plus infinite shine is its most intensive clean and shine product to date.
Scrub Daddy multipack: Was £10.47, now £7.79, Amazon.co.uk
Granted, we know cleaning is not the most fun job. But we have to admit when smiley faces and big discounts are involved the necessary task becomes just that bit more enjoyable. Famous Shark Tank (the American version of Dragon’s Den) success story, Scrub Daddy’s sponges are revolutionary in their grime-busting capabilities. Their ergonomic design allows you to reach the tightest of spots and they also resist odours, and are dishwasher safe. Snap up this adorable bundle of three with almost 30 per cent off.
Oral-B 3D white clinical whitening restore diamond clean toothpaste: Was £15.99, now £5.84, Amazon.co.uk
Toothpaste is about as essential as it gets, we dread to think where we would be without it. And if we can get one that has a few extra teeth-benefiting properties in it, plus a generous discount, it’s sure to make us smile. This whitening toothpaste from Oral B is just that and more. Featuring in our round-up of the best toothpastes, our tester said it was the best one for clean-feeling teeth. “Our teeth not only looked cleaner, but felt cleaner too, and we suspect this is down to Oral-B’s four-pronged approach – the brand claims this toothpaste doesn’t just loosen, lift and lighten stains, but polishes and protects teeth, too,” they wrote. And now now reduced by almost 60 per cent.
Vanish gold oxi action stain remover & whitening booster powder for whites: Was £26, now £10.35, Amazon.co.uk
Wherever there are white clothes, there are inevitably stains, and there is one brand we always turn to save the day and that’s Vanish. This powder claims to banish stains at temperatures as low as 20 degrees, making it an energy-saving method, as well as an effective one. It removes odours and stains while the natural bright white nature of clothes is restored, and right now at Amazon, it’s also a huge £60 per cent off.
Dettol washing machine cleaner, multipack of 6: Was £27.93, now £16.87, Amazon.co.uk
A washing machine is one of those underrated areas that need cleaning a lot more than we might think. It makes sense to ensure that the appliance we rely on to clean our clothes, remains clean itself. Simply pour one of these bottles into the detergent draw and run an empty wash at 60 degrees, simple. The brand suggests doing this every two months and with this discounted bundle that means you can have a year’s supply for less than £20. Cleaning made easy (and cheap).
Allevia allergy tablets: Was £26.54, now £17.08, Amazon.co.uk
Allergy season is firmly upon us, and any hay fever sufferers out there will be all too familiar with the challenges this brings. Whether dealing with a runny nose or itchy eyes, allergy-relief tablets can make all the difference when it comes to the fight against pollen. Now, at Amazon, you can stock up on allergy protection for less, with a multi-pack of 70 Allevia 24-hour allergy relief tablets reduced to less than £20.
When will Prime Day household essentials deals start?
Prime Day started on 16 July and will run until 11:59pm on 17 July.
Do you have to be a Prime member to access Prime Day deals?
To put it bluntly, yes, you will need to have an active Prime membership to be able to delight in the joys of Prime Day. But we highly recommend you sign up. Alongside the sale, you’ll get year-round unlimited free next-day delivery, as well as access to the award-winning Prime Video and Amazon Music streaming services.
A Prime membership costs only £8.99 per month, or £95 if you prefer to pay for the year upfront. If you’re an Amazon Prime newbie be sure to get your 30-day free trial, which will give you total access to all the membership benefits and Prime Day goodies totally free of charge.
For more savings, read our guide to the best Amazon Prime Day deals
