Is it a surprise Amazon is hosting another sale? While Prime Day 2023 took place in July, the online retailer is back with another sale event this month – so, any shoppers who missed out on savings earlier this year can still bag a bargain.
Amazon has been increasingly generous with its sale periods, having also held its first ever Spring Sale back in March this year, ahead of its flagship Prime Day shopping event in July.
If you’re looking to take advantage of the upcoming sale (dubbed Amazon Prime Big Deal Days), we can confirm you should mark your diaries for 10-11 October – yes, there’s only one more week to go – which is when the two-day event will be held. While little else has been revealed when it comes to specific deals, if it’s anything like the retailer’s previous Prime Day sales, we have a rough idea of what to expect.
Across these sale events, Amazon tends to discount its stock by a generous amount, with deals across everything from home appliances, beauty, tech and Apple products to Amazon devices. While many will set alarms and flock to find deals on their next pair of airpods or a new air fryer, savvy shoppers will know these sales events are excellent times to pick up deals on essentials, such as pet food and cleaning products.
While the full details of the sale are yet to be announced, based on our knowledge and experience – having covered countless Prime Day sales events – here at IndyBest, we’ve done our best to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event, as well as giving insight into what discounts might be on offer.
Best household essentials Prime Day deals to shop now, from Fairy to Flash
While Prime Big Deal Days hasn’t kicked off officially, you can still pick up some good discounts across household essentials at Amazon right now.
Ariel all-in-1 pods laundry detergent washing liquid tablets: Was £32.50, now £23.75, Amazon.co.uk
You can clean your laundry for a little less ahead of Prime Day, as Amazon has discounted these Ariel liquid tablets by 23 per cent. Featuring the brand's cool clean technology, said to remove stains even in a cold wash, they should leave your clothes smelling fresh. Made of 100 per cent water-soluble film, the packaging is also recyclable. Result.
Febreze bathroom air freshener: Was £20, now £13.36, Amazon.co.uk
Get your bathroom smelling fresher for less, thanks to this Amazon deal, which sees Febreze’s air freshener reduced by per cent. Aiming to help prevent odours from lingering, it also leaves behind a light and fresh scent of white jasmine. Easy to use, this device is activated with the push of just one button, and is said to last for up to 45 days, without any need for batteries or electricity.
Flash powermop floor cleaner starter kit: Was £22, now £11.50, Amazon.co.uk
Save nearly 50 per cent on this floor-cleaning kit from Flash. Designed to be used on all sealed floor types, it offers cleaning speeds twice as fast as using a mop and bucket, according to the brand. The set includes absorbing pads, batteries and scented cleaning solution to help your floors look squeaky clean.
Splesh by Cusheen toilet roll bulk buy eco-friendly soft and quilted luxury toilet paper: Was £34.49, now £23.50, Amazon.co.uk
If you’re looking to stock up on toilet roll, you can already do so while saving more than 30 per cent on your purchase. These luxury quilted toilet rolls are lavender-scented and are billed by the brand as having three layers of tissue to ensure they’re as absorbent as possible. The rolls come packaged in plastic made from 30 per cent recycled materials and, with 72 loo rolls in this order, it will be some time before you need to add these to your basket again.
Ariel professional liquid wash: Was £32.55, now £23.99, Amazon.co.uk
Perfect for ousting stains, even on a cold wash, according to the brand, this Ariel professional liquid has been reduced by 26 per cent. The 5l bottle is said to last for 80 washes, leaving you with clean clothes with a fresh smell said to linger long after laundry day. Spending your paycheck on mundane household items can be incredibly irksome, so, all the more reason to make the most of this discount.
Fairy platinum plus all-in-one dishwasher tablets: Was £20.80, now £16.55, Amazon.co.uk
Picking up dishwasher tablets is enough of a chore during the weekly shop but the deal is sweetened by a little discount. Enjoy 20 per cent off Fairy’s platinum plus tablets and keep your dishes squeaky clean and bright, thanks to anti-dull technology. Effective even in short cycles, there’s even a built-in prewash system to help you save on water.
Dreamies mega pack cat treats: Was £27.12, now £16.80, Amazon.co.uk
Snap up a saving for your furry friend, too, with this pack of cat treats from Dreamies, which is reduced by 38 per cent. Coming with a crunch, these dual-textured cat biscuits are tuna flavoured and contain vitamins, minerals and no artificial flavours or nasties.
When will Prime Day household essentials deals begin?
Following a familiar pattern, when it comes to Amazon’s sale dates, the retailer has announced it will be holding its Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event on 10-11 October, so, we can expect even more deals on household appliances to start rolling in then. For seasoned Amazon-discount hunters, these dates may seem familiar, given the retailer held its 2022 Prime Early Access Sale across Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 October.
Do you need Amazon Prime to buy Prime Day household essentials deals?
Yes, this is the key thing to remember: all customers wishing to access the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale will need to have a valid Amazon Prime account. A Prime membership currently costs £8.99 a month and comes with perks such as free next-day delivery throughout the year, as well as early access to the retailer’s lightning deals. However, if you’re not 100 per cent sold, it is possible to try it out and cancel the membership at any time, if it’s not for you (assuming you haven’t already taken out a trial subscription).
What to expect from Prime Day household essentials deals in 2023
We don’t have any intel on specific deals that will be live in October, however, it is possible to get an idea of what might be discounted by looking back at previous Prime Day sale events. In terms of household essentials, we’ve previously seen savings across big brands such as Fairy, Dettol, Calgon, Finish, Air Wick and more.
We anticipate the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event could see discounts on the likes of pet food, dishwasher tablets, laundry detergent and much more, if previous Prime Day deals are anything to go by. While not the most glamorous of items, these products certainly rack up the bill when adding them to the weekly shopping basket, so now is the time to save.
The best previous Prime Day household essentials deals in the UK
During the recent Amazon Prime Day Sale in July, pet owners were able to save themselves 36 per cent on a multipack of beef-flavoured treats from Dreamies (£9.20, Amazon.co.uk), while a variety snack box of treats (£11.99, Amazon.co.uk) was reduced by a whopping 42 per cent.
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