Bulk buys to help you save money on household essentials
With cost of living pressures impacting every Australian household, families are searching for ways to save and there's no better place to start than with the weekly shop.
Your regular supermarket shop might deliver helpful discounts on one-off products most weeks, but if you really want to save on the household essentials it's smart to buy in bulk – especially when it comes to those cleaning products that really push up the total.
To help we've found the supplies that are in every family's cupboard that are cheaper if you buy in bulk.
Enjoy the savings!
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Finish Lemon and Lime Dishwasher Freshener, 15g, nine-pack
We often rely on our dishwasher to do the dirty work for us and get our dishes clean, but most of us forget that our dishwasher needs cleaning too. Get this nine-pack of Finish dishwasher freshener on Amazon for $30.33.
Vanish 0% Fabric Stain Remover Powder, 1kg, six-pack
Make your clothes fresh and stain-free with this six-pack of Vanish Stain Remover Powder and save a massive $56.10 with the supermarkets selling the same amount for $102.
Pine O Cleen Antibacterial Disinfectant Liquid, Eucalyptus, 1.25L, eight-pack
Score eight bottles of Pine O Cleen Antibacterial Liquid on Amazon for $28.80 and save up to $35.20 – that's a 75 per cent difference for the same amount.
Finish Ultimate Pro Dishwasher Tablets, Lemon Sparkle
Save an incredible $192 – that's a whopping 66 per cent off!
It's not often you find yourself saving hundreds in the cleaning aisle, but when you buy the 224 tablet pack of Finish Ultimate Pro Lemon Sparkle Dishwasher Tablets you'll do just that. Save an incredible $192 when you buy them on Amazon compared to buying the same amount at Woolworths – that's a whopping 66 per cent off!
Harpic White and Shine Lime Fresh Bleach Block Toilet Cleaner, six-pack
Get six packs of the Harpic clip-on Lime Fresh toilet cleaner on Amazon today for just $18.90. This works out to be a huge saving with Coles selling the same amount for $42.
Dettol Refresh Hand Sanitiser
That will save you 75 per cent.
With COVID still floating around and the flu season well underway, having hand sanitiser at arm's reach is smart. This 5-litre Dettol hand sanitiser is a massive $82 cheaper on Amazon compared to Woolworths for the same amount. That will save you 75 per cent.
The Pink Stuff Paste, 850g
It's gone viral on TikTok and social media, and now The Pink Stuff cleaning paste can clean up your home all for a great price. Designed to remove grease and stains, this 850g tub is just $8.91.
OMO Sensitive Laundry Detergent Washing Powder, 2kg
Great for sensitive skin, this OMO laundry powder 2kg box is now selling for $11.70 on Amazon and up to $14.30 cheaper than the major supermarkets – that's a 55 per cent saving.
Palmolive Naturals Bar Soap Milk and Honey, 90g
Get 10 bars of the Palmolive Milk and Honey soap on Amazon from $6.30 – working out to be just 63c a bar and up to $6.20 cheaper for the same amount compared to Coles.
Somat Excellence 4-in-1 Dishwasher Capsules, 45 pack
Your dishes will look as good as new with these Somat dishwashing capsules, especially when the 45-pack is now $18.90 for Amazon Prime members.
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Dettol Liquid Hand Wash Aloe Vera, 250mL, six pack
A six-pack of 250mL Dettol Liquid Hand Wash is currently on sale on Amazon for $15.12 – that works out to be $1.01 per 100mL, and a lot cheaper than the supermarkets.
Glad Wavetop Tie Kitchen Tidy Bags, 72 pack
Save $3.03 when you buy the 72-pack of large Glad Wavetop Tie Kitchen Tidy Bags on Amazon compared to Woolworths, where they're selling for $9.15 for the same pack size.
Chux Dishwand Sponge Scourer Refill, six pack
This six-pack of Chux Scourer refills is on Amazon for $6.75, which can save you $3.40 compared to the prices at Coles.
Palmolive Antibacterial Liquid Hand Wash Soap
Get three litres of Palmolive Antibacterial Liquid Hand Wash on Amazon for $10.10 – that's up to $10.90 cheaper for three bottles at the supermarkets.
Ajax Lemon Cleans and Shines Floor Cleaner
Ajax is one of the most well-known cleaning brands in the country, so it's no wonder why people are buying in bulk. The 5-litre lemon floor cleaner is on Amazon for $16.20.
Curash Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
This Curash bulk pack, totalling 640 wipes (or eight x 80 packs), can be yours for $26.39 – that's four cents per wipe and a saving of up to $1.39 per pack compared to the supermarkets.
Johnson's Facial Wipes, Value Pack
This triple pack of Johnson's adult facial wipes will give you 75 wipes for $13.05 on Amazon.
Finish dishwashing rinse aid regular liquid, 500mL
Keep those dishes sparkling clean with a triple 500mL pack of Finish Rinse Aid for $30.
Quilton 3-ply toilet tissue
This 45-pack of Quilton three-ply paper works out to be 48c per roll, as opposed to 56c per roll at Woolworths.
Biozet Attack laundry liquid
No matter your family or household size, it feels like the laundry is never-ending. With this 2-litre bottle of Biozet Attack laundry liquid, you'll have enough to do wash after wash and feel like you're never running low. Grab a great deal on Amazon, and get this bulk buy for $24.
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What more cleaning products? Don't forget to add these to cart:
Harpic Platinum Pro-Shield Toilet Cleaner, Pine Forest
Vanish NapiSan Gold Pro Oxi Action Stain Remover Powder, 2.7kg
Bin Buddy Berry Blast, 450g, three pack
Glade Fragranced Bathroom Air Freshener, Clean Linen, three pack
Water Wipes
DampRid Moisture Absorber, 3.4kg
BabyU Scented Nappy Bags, 200 pack
Compostable Bin Liners
Pine O Cleen Antibacterial Disinfectant Wipes, Lemon and Lime, 540 pack
Handee Ultra Double Length Paper Towel
Koala Kloth Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, six pack
Mr. Siga dual action scrubbing sponge, 6-pack
Finish dishwasher tablets, 7-pack
Natural plant based scrub sponge, 12-pack
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