The everyday essentials you weren't expecting to see in the Amazon Prime Day sale
If you're after a bargain, look no further than Amazon Prime Day. One of the biggest online sales events on the calendar, everything from TVs, vacuums, headphones and toys all have their prices slashed. But there are a few discounts on offer that might surprise you.
From pantry staples and pet food to cleaning must-haves and nappies, you can save big on this week's shop.
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NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Dishwashing
Finish Ultimate Pro Dishwasher Tablets, Lemon Sparkle, 112 Tablets, was $182, now $65.60
Finish Ultimate Plus All-in-1 Dishwasher Tablets, Lemon Sparkle, 105 Tablets, was $196, now $66.49
Finish Ultimate All1in-1 Dishwasher Tablets, Lemon Sparkle, 72 Tablets, was $42, now $28.75
Finish Power Essential Dishwashing Tablets, 125-pack, was $52, now $33.60
Somat Excellence 4-in-1 Dishwasher Capsules, 45-pack, was $35, now $16
Somat Gold 3-in-1 Dishwashing Tablets, 51-pack, was $30, now $15
Morning Fresh Pro Performance Dishwasher Tablets, 90-pack, was $120, now $54
Morning Fresh Ultimate Lemon Dishwashing Liquid, 350mL, 12-pack
Ultimate Original Dishwashing Liquid, 350mL, 12-pack, was $66, now $29.70
Morning Fresh Ultimate Concentrate Botanicals Plum and Cherry Blossom Dishwashing Liquid, 350mL, 12-pack, was $66, now $29.70
Morning Fresh Lemon Dishwashing Liquid, 400mL, 12-pack, was $66, now $29.70
Bathroom
Quilton 3-Ply King Size Unscented Toilet Tissue, 20 rolls, was $29.95, now $23.75
Quilton 4-Ply Toilet Tissue, 30 rolls, was $25.75, now $18
Kleenex 2-Ply Toilet Paper Rolls, 48-pack, was $92.23, now $74.50
Sorbent Double Length Toilet Tissue, eight-pack, was $12, now $8.25
Sorbent Double Length Toilet Tissue, 12-pack, was $13, now $10
Sorbent Silky White Flushable Wipes, 40 sheets, 14-pack, was $53.20, now $35
Bref Power Active Gel Eucalyptus Toilet Cleaner, 700mL and Ultimate Gel Ultra Bleach Power Citrus Toilet Cleaner, 600mL, was $7, now $2.80
Bref Power Active Gel Flower Blossom Toilet Cleaner, 700mL, 8-pack, was $48, now $35
Bref Blue Active Eucalyptus Rim Block Toilet Cleaner, 50g, 2-pack, was $11, now $5
Bref Deluxe Delicate Magnolia Rim Block Toilet Cleaner, 50g, was $7, now $2.75
DUCK Toilet Cleaner Lavender Fresh Discs Dispenser, six discs, 4-pack, was $26.28, now $17.40
Harpic Fresh Power Toilet Block Cleaner, Marine Splash, six-pack, was $42, now $21
Laundry
Cold Power Advanced Clean Liquid Detergent, 4L, was $32, now $16
Cold Power 3-in-1 Triple Laundry Detergent Capsules, 45-pack, was $31, now $14.80
Cold Power Advanced Clean Powder Laundry Detergent, 4kg, was $32, now $18
Cold Power Sensitive Pure Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 2L, was $21, now $10
OMO Active Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 4L, was $36, now $20
OMO Laundry Liquid Dilute at Home Refill, 665mL, was $17.50, now $9.50
OMO Active Clean Laundry Detergent Washing Powder, 5kg, was $49, now $32
Vanish Preen Gold Pro Oxi Action 3-in-1 Stain Remover, 410mL, was $11.50, now $8
Nappies
Huggies Ultra Dry Nappies Boys Size 6, 120-pack, was $72.40, now $60
Huggies Ultra Dry Nappies Boys Size 5, 128-pack, was $72.40, now $60
Huggies Ultra Dry Nappies Girls Size 5, 128-pack, was $72.40, now $60
Everyday cleaning
Palmolive Antibacterial Liquid Hand Wash Soap 3 x 1L,was $23.07, now $9.95
Palmolive Antibacterial Liquid Hand Wash Soap 3 x 1L, Sea Minerals, was $23.07, now $9.95
Dettol Anti-Bacterial Disinfecting Hand Wash Refresh Refill, 3 x 950mL, was $29.97, now $23.10
Ajax Eco Antibacterial Disinfectant Surface Cleaning Wipes, 220-pack, was $15, now $9.49
Dettol Antibacterial Household Grade Disinfectant Liquid, 750mL, was $11.49, now $8.75
Dettol 2-in-1 Hands and Surfaces Antibacterial Wipes, 60-pack, was $8.50, now $4.89
Dettol 2-in-1 Hands and Surfaces Sanitiser Spray, 90mL, 12-pack, was $72, now $36
Dettol Antibacterial Surface Fresh Household Disinfectant Wipes, 45 wipes, six-pack, was $34.84, now $20.71
Dettol Antibacterial Floor Mop System, 25-pack, was $23, now $14.79
Dettol Biodegradable Antibacterial Multipurpose Wipes, Apple, 440-pack, was $41, now $27.99
Dettol Multi-Purpose Cleaner Crisp Apple Burst Trigger, 750mL, six-pack, was $42, now $23.44
Pine O Cleen Antibacterial Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes, Tropical Blossom, 480-pack, was $48, now $24
Glen 20 Disinfectant Spray, Original, 300g, 9-pack, was $85.50, now $42.20
Chux Original Superwipes Roll, 100 wipes, was $19.95, now $15.99
Chux Heavy Duty Superwipes Roll, 25 wipes, was $6.88, now $5.19
Kleenex 2-Ply Facial Tissues, 200 x 24-pack, was $113.80, now $90
READ MORE: Bulk buys to help you save money on household essentials
Food and drink
Pepsi Max, 375mL, 30 cans
Solo, 375mL, 30 cans, was $34, now $20.70
These 30-can packs of Pepsi Max and Solo are now both 34 per cent off and up to $6.50 cheaper compared to the supermarkets. Making the deal even sweeter – it works out to cost just 75c a can!
Pepsi, 375mL, 30 cans, was $34, now $20.70
Sunkist, 375mL, 30 cans, was $34, now $20.70
7UP Lemonade, 375mL, 30 cans, was $34, now $22.50
Mountain Dew, 375mL, 30 cans, was $24, now $22.50
Cocobella Coconut Water Straight Up, 6 x 1L, was $33, now $16
Cocobella Coconut Water & Watermelon Mint 6 x 1L, was $33, now $16
Cocobella Coconut Water Chocolate 6 x 1L, was $25.58, now $16
Red Bull Energy Drink, 250mL, 24-pack, was $48, now $32.50
Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Corn Flakes Breakfast Cereal, 380g, was $6.39, now $3.04
Sultana Bran Breakfast Cereal, 420g $6.49, now $3.18
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Chocotastic, 384g, was $6.79, now $3.33
Maltesers Gold Chocolate Share Bucket, 450g, was $12.99, now $10.44
M&M's Peanut Chocolate Share Bucket, 575g, was $12.99, now $10.99
Werther's Original Chewy Toffees, 135g, was $3.80, now $2.60
Pringles Original Potato Chips, 53g, 12-pack, was $30, now $14.25
Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips, 134g, 12-pack, was $49.99, now $28.47
Mentos Pure Fresh Chewing Gum, Spearmint, 30g, 10-pack, was $23.50, now $15
Extra Sugar-Free Chewing Gum, Strawberry, 64g, six-pack, was $27, now $21
Chupa Chups Mini Lollipops Tube, 50-pack, was $14, now $5.75
READ MORE: The bulk buys that will save you money on your next household shop
Tea and coffee
Lavazza Espresso Barista Intenso Drum Roasted Coffee Beans, 1kgEspresso Barista Gran Crema Coffee Beans, 1kg, was $40, now $20
Lavazza Espresso Barista Perfetto Roasted Coffee Beans, 1kg, was $38, now $20
L'OR Espresso Coffee Colombia Intensity 8, 100 pods, was $75, now $40
Moccona Cappuccino Sachets, 50-pack, and Strong Cappuccino Sachets, 50-pack, was $29.25, now $13
Moccona Latte Sachets, 50-pack, was $29.25, now $13
Moccona Wholebean Barista Classic Creme Instant Coffee, 95g, was $11.50, now $8
T2 Tea Just Peppermint Herbal Tea Bags, 60-pack, Just Chamomile Herbal Tea Bags, 60-pack, and Sencha Green Tea Bags, 60-pack, was $32, now $25.60
T2 Tea Gorgeous Geisha Green Tea Bags, 60-pack, was $42, now $33.60
T2 Tea China Jasmine Green Tea Bags, 60-pack, was $42, now $33.60
Household
Quilton 3-Ply Double Length Toilet Tissue, 20 rolls, was $29.95, now $23.75
Quilton Absorba Double Length Paper Towel, 8 rolls, was $23.80, now $17.20
Quilton 3-Ply White Paper Towel, 12 rolls, was $17.90, now $15.75
Glad Wavetop Tie Garbage Bags, Large, 20-pack, was $4.99, now $3.70
Glad To Be Green Ocean Recycled Bin Liner Bag, Large, 20-pack, was $5.50, now $3.89
Glad To Be Green 95% Recycled Wavetop Bin Liners, Large, 22-pack, was $4.50, now $3.19
Glad Cling Wrap, 300m, was $15.99, now $11.89
Glad To Be Green 50% Plant Based Sandwich Bags, 40-pack, was $3.50, now $2.59
Ziploc Slider Plastic Storage Bags, Medium, 20-pack, was $4.40, now $2.75
Ziploc Plastic Storage Bags, Medium, 24-pack, was $4.40, now $3.25
Ziploc Plastic Freezer Bags, Medium, 19-pack, was $4.40, now $3.70
Cat food
Felix As Good As It Looks Favourite Selection, 60-pack, was $49.30, now $40.99
Felix As Good As It Looks Kitten Menus, 60-pack, was $55.72, now $40.99
Felix As Good As It Looks Ocean Menus, 60-pack, was $56.99, now $48
Felix Sensations Sauces Meat Selection, 60-pack, was $55.21, now $40.99
Purina Fancy Feast Classic Grilled Seafood, 30 cans, Classic Seafood, 30 cans and Classic Grilled Poultry & Beef, 30 cans, was $43, now $30
Purina Fancy Feast Petit Cuisine Chicken and Turkey Wet Cat Food, 6-pack, was $6.53, now $4
Purina Fancy Feast Inspirations Salmon and Tuna Multipack, 24-pack, was $31, now $24.80
Whiskas Beef Selection in Gravy Wet Cat Food Pouches, 90-pack, was $95.50, now $69.05
Whiskas Mixed Selection in Gravy Wet Cat Food Pouches, 90-pack, was $95.50, now $76.40
Dine Desire Pure Tuna Whitemeat Wet Cat Food, 24-pack, and Succulent Chicken Breast Wet Cat Food, 24-pack, was $51.60, now $31.25
Dine Classic Collection Saucy Morsels with Tuna Mornay & Cheese Wet Cat Food, 42-pack, was $54, now $40.55
Dine Classic Collection Slices with Succulent Chicken Wet Cat Food, 42-pack, was $54, now $40.55
Dine Fine Flakes Tuna And Whitefish Wet Cat Food, 12-pack, was $16.80, now $12.54
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken Wet Cat Food Pouches, 12-pack, was $30, now $21.99
Dog food
Schmackos Strapz Beef Flavour Dog Treats, 2kg, was $60, now $32
Schmackos Tasty Bites Cheese and Beef Dog Treats, Adult, 6-pack, was $25.20, now $18.29
Pedigree Small Breed Beef and Veggies Dry Dog Food, 2.5kg, four-pack, was $44, now $35.15
Pedigree Adult Chicken Dry Dog Food, 3kg, four-pack, was $72.73, now $57.38
Pedigree Dentastix Dog Dental Treat, Medium Dog, 56 sticks, was $38.50, now $28
My Dog Classic Loaf with Gourmet Beef Wet Dog Food, 100g, 24-pack, was $36.50, now $25.65
Good to have handy
Energizer AA Alkaline Batteries MAX, 30-pack, was $27.99, now $15.19
Energizer AA Alkaline Batteries MAX, 20-pack, was $22.50, now $12.99
Energizer AAA Alkaline Batteries MAX Plus, 12-pack, was $22, now $13.19
Energizer Maxi Battery Charger with 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries, was $36.99, now $26.79
Energizer MAX 9V4 Batteries, 4-pack, was $19, now $16.99
Energizer MAX D4 Batteries, 4-pack, was $12.99, now $9.99
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