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Where to find the best Amazon deals on everyday essentials

Published Aug 3rd, 2023 11:18AM EDT
Amazon Everyday Essentials
Image: Maren Estrada for BGR

Inflation is finally slowing down after what has been a very rough couple of years for many people. Unfortunately, that doesn’t change the fact that prices have skyrocketed on grocery staples we buy all the time. That’s why it’s so important to find great deals on the everyday essentials you use all the time, and I’m going to let you in on a little secret that helps: Amazon has a special section dedicated to everyday essentials, and it’s packed with deals on all the top brands.

This section on Amazon is packed with deals on key essentials like Charmin toilet paper, Bounty paper towels, groceries, medicine, cleaning supplies, laundry, and everything in between. I’ll tell you everything you need to know, as well as when you can typically find the best Amazon deals on all of these everyday essentials and more.

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I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of spending so much money at the supermarket when I go grocery shopping. It seems like some things are two or even three times more expensive today than they were a few years ago.

A quick shopping trip that might’ve cost me $75 before can now easily be $150, $175, or even more. That’s why I tend to shop online instead for just about everything that isn’t perishable.

While it’s true that prices have also gone up at online retailers, I tend to find much better deals online than I do in stores. That’s especially true for many everyday essentials that I buy all the time, and Amazon is often where I go to find the best deals.

Many people are unaware, but Amazon has a special section for everyday essentials. From that starting point, you can find just about every type of essential product you can think of. It doesn’t matter if you want big-name brands like Bounty, Cascade, and Charmin, or bargain brands such as Presto and Amazon Basics. It’s all in there, and it’s very easy to navigate.

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Now, there are a few things you should know that will help you find the best deals on everyday essentials from Amazon.

First and foremost, you should ALWAYS take advantage of Amazon’s Subscribe & Save feature, which saves you money when you set up automatic purchases at intervals of between 2 weeks and 6 months. You’ll save 5% to 15% on every single one of your orders. And sometimes, there are even special coupons that save you even more money.

I find that Subscribe & Save is available on nearly every essential product I order, so I save a ton of money that way. And if you ever want to stop an item from being purchased automatically, simply visit the Subscribe & Save Manager page to cancel. You can cancel anytime you want, whether it’s been 10 years since your first order or 10 minutes.

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In addition, there’s another trick that you should use to save money on everyday essentials from Amazon. Anytime there’s a sales event, essential products tend to be discounted too. For example, back to school sales are happening right now, so there’s a big Prime member sale on everyday essentials to go along with it.

Also, you’ll find tons of special sales on everyday essentials in BGR’s guide on Amazon gift card deals. In addition to gift cards, we always include sales that save you money or give you extra Amazon credit as a bonus when you buy essential items.

Maren Estrada Deals Editor

Maren Estrada has been the Editor of BGR Deals since it launched in 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience testing more than 1,500 products, and reviewing a wide range of consumer electronics including mobile devices, smart home products, computers, and home appliances.

Previously, she was a leading consultant specializing in copywriting, product development, and new product launches.