NBC Selected's commerce editor highlights top deals on home essentials during Amazon’s October Prime Day event, which runs through October 7. The article features discounts of at least 20% off highly-rated products like cleaning supplies from Brawny and Dawn, as well as disinfectant wipes by Lysol. Products include dish soap with multiple uses, durable paper towel rolls, long-lasting batteries, unscented laundry detergent suitable for sensitive skin, and fragrance-free disinfectant wipes. The editor updates the list throughout the event to ensure deals are current and worthwhile.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-07,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
October Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deal Days) is happening now through October 7, offering discounts on home essentials worth stocking up on, exclusive to Prime members.
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Some of the best newly added deals include daily must-haves from Brawny, Dawn, Lysol and more.
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I frequently cover shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a commerce editor for NBC Selected, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying.
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I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day home essentials deals — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20 percent off or more, as well as at its lowest price in at least three months.
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I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days with editor-approved picks, so continue to check back for new additions.
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Best October Prime Day home essentials deals
As a home and kitchen editor who writes a lot about cleaning products and appliances, I’ve recommended this product more times than I can remember.
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It has a pleasant, fresh scent and it’s great for more than just dishes, including wiping down surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom and cleaning glasses.
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The kit includes one bottle with a spray nozzle and three refills.
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This set includes 12 rolls of three-play paper towels, which are durable enough to clean up all types of messes on countertops, bathroom sinks, tables, desks and much more.
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Plus, you can use just a half sheet or a quarter when you need to pick up a small spill.
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NBC Selected senior editor Shalwah Evans uses these to clean up after her dog and she says she loves how thick and durable they are.
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“No one wants a paper towel that’s going to give way when you’re wiping up a puppy accident, so I’m thankful for these,” she says.
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This box comes with 28 AA batteries and 28 AAA batteries, all of which have a shelf life of more than a decade, according to the brand.
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All of the alkaline batteries are in a case that you can open and close repeatedly to keep your batteries in one place.
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Tide’s Free & Clean laundry detergent is perfect for people who love unscented detergent and/or have sensitive skin, babies or pets.
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This set comes with 112 packets of pre-portioned detergent, which is also hypoallergenic and accepted by the National Eczema Association.
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This set of disinfectant wipes includes two containers of lemon-scented wipes, a container of linen-scented wipes and a container of mango and hibiscus-scented.
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So no matter which ones you break open first, your space will smell fresh.
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They’re great for cleaning multiple surfaces throughout your home, including kitchen countertops, tables and more.
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The wipes are fragrance free and hypoallergenic, making them perfect for cleansing all skin types, particularly sensitive skin and skin that is prone to eczema, according to the brand.
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This large set includes 12 packages of wipes, each one with a formula made of mostly water and a small mix of fruit extract.
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These durable trash bags are made for tall bins, including the ones in your kitchen and backyard.
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The box includes 80 bags, each with a drawstring handle to keep the contents inside and a flexible material to prevent ripping when you stuff containers and other oddly shaped things inside.
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You can get them unscented or scented, and each bag has a capacity of 13 gallons.
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You will never not need toilet paper, and Prime Day is one of the best times to buy a lot and save.
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This set includes 224 rolls of three-ply sheets of toilet paper.
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One of these unscented rolls is equal to about four small rolls — this will last even a large family for a while.
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The three layers of sheets makes them strong and absorbent.
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You can also get them in sets with different amounts of rolls.
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This organic protein powder is perfect for people who want to increase their intake but prefer plant-based protein over whey.
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Each serving has 21 grams of protein and only 150 calories, and you can get a container of the power in flavors like vanilla, chocolate peanut butter, coffee, strawberries and cream.
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Cascade has some of the best dishwasher detergent tablets I’ve ever used.
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This container includes 62 pods, each with detergent that helps wash away grease and food from dishes, pots and pans with stuck-on food and more.
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Cascade also says the formula is made to help prevent hard water spots and filming.
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Tide is one of my go-to brands when it comes to liquid laundry detergent.
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This formula has a fresh scent that isn’t overpowering and my clothes always smell and feel clean after I use it.
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It also does a great job of getting rid of stains without fading dark and bright colors.
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An AncestryDNA test tells you a lot about your family’s history and background.
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This kit is easy to use and set up, and you get results in a little over a month.
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Plus, you don’t have to buy a subscription for it and you can still get your origins from all over the world and even info on living relatives you may not already know.
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…and 10 more, not listed.
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