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Household Basics Worth Buying in Bulk (and the Brands I Restock)
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items These are the paper goods, pods, bags and batteries I buy in big packs so I never do a midnight run for toilet paper again. Every pick is a brand I keep reordering because it lasts longer per pack, not just because it is cheap. (Note: This list conta...
I tear off the half sheets for small spills, so one roll lasts me far longer than the cheap stuff. Grab the 12 pack if you have kids or pets making messes daily.
Bounty Select-a-Size Paper Towels, 12 Rolls
These mega rolls mean I change the roll about half as often and the sheets feel thick and plush. Worth it if you hate running out on a guest weekend.
Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper, 18 Mega Rolls
This is my guest bathroom and garage roll because a single roll seems to last forever. Pick this if septic safe and long lasting matter more than plushness.
Scott 1000 1-Ply Toilet Paper, 36 Rolls, 1000 Sheets per Roll
The lotion keeps my nose from going raw during a cold week and the boxes fit every room. Start with the 8 box pack so there is one on every nightstand.
Puffs, Facial Tissues, Plus Lotion, 4 Family Boxes
I toss one pod in the drum and skip measuring, and the clean scent holds up after drying. Buy the big tub if you run more than four loads a week.
Tide PODS 3-in-1 Laundry Detergent Pacs
This is what I use for towels and anything that touches sensitive skin, and it rinses out with no leftover smell. Go for it if you want an unscented pod in bulk.
Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent Packs Free
A capful in the drum makes my sheets smell fresh for days in the closet. Grab the big bottle if you like that just washed smell to last.
Downy Unstopables Wash Scent Booster Beads
My glasses come out without that cloudy film and I do not prerinse anymore. Worth stocking the big bag if you run the dishwasher every night.
Cascade Platinum Dishwasher Pods ...
I refill a small bottle from this jug for months and a few drops cut through greasy pans. Get the jug size if you hand wash pots daily.
Dawn Dishwashing Liquid, Original Scent, 38 fl oz
The green side handles baked on lasagna pans and I swap in a fresh one every week. Order the 24 pack so you never keep a smelly sponge too long.
Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge, 24 Pack
I use these on scuffed walls, the tub ring and sneaker soles, and they hold together longer than the original. Grab a box if you have kids drawing on walls.
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable Multi-Purpose Foam ...
The bags stretch instead of tearing when I overstuff the kitchen can and the drawstring ties easily. Buy the 110 count to cover months of trash days.
Glad, Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, 13-Gallon, Gain Original ...
These are my yard waste and garage bags since they handle leaves and broken boxes without ripping. Pick these if your outdoor can needs a bigger bag.
Hefty Strong 30 Gallon Black Trash Bags
I use these for freezer meals, travel toiletries and loose cables, and the seal clicks shut. Get the 150 count if you meal prep on Sundays.
Ziploc Storage Bags with Grip 'n Seal Tech
It sticks to bowls without clinging to itself the way cheap wrap does, and I reuse it on paint trays too. Worth it if regular plastic wrap drives you crazy.
Glad Press'N Seal Food Plastic Wrap 70 Sq Ft
I line every sheet pan with this so cleanup takes seconds, and the big roll lasts most of a year. Start with the 200 foot roll if you roast veggies weekly.
Reynolds Wrap Everyday Strength Aluminum Foil
Remotes, toys and the wall clock all run on AA in my house, so I keep this pack in the junk drawer. Grab it before the holidays when every gift needs batteries.
DURACELL Coppertop AA Batteries, 28 Count
These go into the TV remote, the game controllers and the kids flashlights without leaking. Buy a box if you keep finding dead AAA at the worst moment.
Energizer MAX AAA Alkaline Batteries 24 Pack
I keep one canister in the kitchen, the bathroom and the car for doorknobs and steering wheels. The value pack is worth it if you wipe surfaces daily.
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Variety Pack, 75 Ct
The angled neck gets right under the rim and the thick gel clings while I scrub. Pick up the 2 pack so every bathroom has its own bottle.
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner Clinging Gel 24oz 2pk
I mist the gym bags, trash can lid and sneakers and the linen scent is light. Grab the twin pack if you deal with locker room smells.
Lysol Disinfectant Spray Crisp Linen 19oz 2pk
A couple of sprays clears the cooking smell before guests arrive and it does not feel perfumey. Start with the 3 pack for the kitchen, bath and entry.
Febreze, Air Freshener Spray, Odor-Fighting, Linen and ...
I use it for scrubbing the sink, deodorizing the fridge and boosting laundry, so the big bag never goes to waste. Buy the bag instead of the small boxes.
Baking Soda 5lb Resealable Bag
I swap a filter every couple of months and the tap water tastes clean in my morning tea. Order the 6 pack if you already own a Brita pitcher.
Brita Standard Pitcher & Dispenser Replacement
The textured cloths grab dust bunnies and hair off hard floors in a quick daily lap. Get the 64 count refill if you already have the Swiffer handle.
HOMEXCEL Dry Sweeping Cloths for Swiffer 64