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It feels good to save money on essential items—toothpaste, batteries, and on and on—that you were going to buy anyway. Here are the best Prime Day deals on everyday essentials. We hope that when you use these things, you’ll give yourself a little pat on the back for being such an excellent bargain shopper.
RAVPower PD Pioneer 20W USB Wall Charger 2-Pack (RP-PC150) Deal price: $9 at RAVPower; street price: $28
Phone chargers are like pairs of glasses—right when you need them most, they mysteriously vanish within your home. For anyone who is looking to make sure there is always at least one charger on hand, we personally like the RAVPower PD Pioneer. These small and compact chargers offer a nearly identical power output as our top pick, but come in an extremely affordable two-pack. This discount using code DNLPC15 is an excellent chance to save and make sure there's always a spare charger on hand.
Read our review of the best USB phone charger.
Quip Kids Electric Toothbrush Deal price: $15; street price: $25
Cavities be gone! This battery-operated, vibrating kids toothbrush from Quip has the primary features a kid's brush needs: a smaller brush head and handle, making it easier for young kids (or adults) to manipulate the brush and reach small spaces in the back of the mouth, plus a two-minute timer. Quip's svelte toothbrush was the lightest, quietest, and most aesthetically pleasing of the brushes we tested. Down to $15 with code BLASTOFF25, the toothbrush comes with a refill plan, with refill packs sent every three months at $10 a pop.
Read our review of the best electric toothbrush for kids.
Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush Deal price: $20; street price: $30
Although electric toothbrushes aren’t guaranteed to eliminate cavities, experts say they can make it easier for some kids to achieve good brushing habits. If your child doesn’t like the sensations produced by a vibrating toothbrush, the rotating Oral-B Kids is an appropriately sized choice that spins instead of vibrates, though it is noisier. This brush is a bit larger than the Quip, but smaller than our top pick. It recharges by plugging into a base, and the replacement heads are among the more affordable of the brushes we tested. Down to $20 from $30, this is a new low price for the Oral-B Kids Toothbrush, but you'll have to opt for store pickup or make a combined order of $35 or more to avoid shipping costs.
Read our review of the best electric toothbrush for kids.
Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 Electric Toothbrush Deal price: $30; street price: $50
Our runner-up electric toothbrush for adults is a great option if you're searching for an electric toothbrush that won't rattle your molars and bathroom windows. Available again for $30, while it's one of the least expensive brushes in Sonicare’s line, the 4100 still offers all the basic features you'd expect from an electric toothbrush. Just be aware that if you have particular needs for the brush head type, the 4100 has a more limited (and more expensive) selection in comparison to our top pick.
Read our review of the best electric toothbrush.
Squatty Potty Stockholm Folding Bamboo Stool Deal price: $45; street price: $51
Squatty Potty’s Stockholm Folding Bamboo Stool is the nicest-looking of the four folding toilet stool options we tested. Although sturdy once set up, folding the stool takes more effort than some other folding options we tested, so you may just opt to keep it standing unless you're particularly short on space. On the bright side, it'll never collapse mid-poop. Back down to $45, this deal comes within $5 of the lowest price we've seen.
Read our review of the best Squatty Potty and other toilet stools worth the floor space.
Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier (White) Deal price: $146 at Amazon; street price: $190
Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier (White) Deal price: $146 at Walmart; street price: $190
Our top pick from the guide to the best air purifier, the The Coway AP-1512HH Mighty is effective, efficient, and affordable. Not only does it work great, but during our long-term testing, we've found it to be quite reliable. Don't let its size fool you, even though it weighs under 13 pounds and measures at 16.8 x 9.6 x 18.3 inches, within 30 minutes it reduced heavy smoke pollution in a 135-square-foot office by 99.6%. If clean air is valuable to you, this deal price of $146 is a rare opportunity to purchase a high-quality air purifier and save a few bucks too.
Read our review of the best air purifier.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Dry Food Storage Containers (10-Piece Set) Deal price: $18 at Amazon; street price: $20
Rubbermaid Brilliance Dry Food Storage Containers (10-Piece Set) Deal price: $18 at Target; street price: $20
Large boxes of food can quickly fill a cooking space, so a quality set of storage containers will easily revamp and organize your kitchen. After 17 hours of testing, we've found the Rubbermaid Brilliance containers sturdy, durable, and tight-sealing. Plus, they can be stacked safely and should easily fit into most cabinets—helping keep food neatly ordered and fresh for longer.
Read our review of the best dry food storage containers.
Threshold Waffle Weave Shower Curtain (White) Deal price: $19; street price: $25
Simple, timeless, and durable, it's no surprise the Threshold Waffle Weave Shower Curtain is our longtime top shower curtain pick. Shipping is only free on the white and gray colors with a purchase over $35 or if you're a Target RedCard holder, but the white is available for store pickup. We've found this shower curtain is also easy to clean.
Read our review of the best shower curtain.
Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle Deal price: $72; street price: $100
Whether you're making making your regular morning coffee or tea, on electric kettle will help you do the job faster than an old-school stovetop model. The Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp has been our top pick for years and continues to wow us with its straightforward interface and consistent performance. Our testers were impressed with how quickly it can boil a liter of water, and how it can accurately and consistently it can hold water at a set temperature. Although not matching the previous low, this discount to $72 is a solid deal.
Read our review of the best electric kettle.
EatSmart Precision Plus Bathroom Scale Deal price: $26; street price: $34
Nearly as accurate and precise as our top bathroom scale pick, the runner-up EatSmart Precision Plus pick has an extra-large display and a weight capacity of 440 pounds. After testing it with daily weigh-ins, we like that it's silent, can measure in kilograms or pounds, instantly turns on and off, and displays a person’s weight for 10 seconds after they step off the scale. This scale also comes with a two-year warranty and is down to a new low price of $26.
Read our review of the best bathroom scales.
Amazon Essentials Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt (Men's) Deal price: $11; street price: $15
Our staff pick for favorite work from home clothes, the Amazon Essentials Men's Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt is a great option if you're looking for something comfortable, well-fitting, and still professional. Coming in a variety of colors and sizes, this can work in and out of the office while still keeping you cozy. Down to $11, this is a good time to stock up on a few in preparation for the fall.
Read our review of the best our favorite clothes to wear while working from home.
True & Co. True Body Wirefree Push Up Bra Deal price: $45; street price: $64
Wearing a push-up bra can often feel like you're an extra on Bridgerton, but True & Co's True Body Wirefree Push Up Bra gives a subtle lift without being at all constricting. Our panelists were wowed by the wide range of sizes and sturdy construction which gave support and lift. The pillowy soft cups give just a little boost, so if you want a push-up bra that offers a va-va-voom effect, we recommend looking elsewhere. It's back down to the lowest price we've seen.
Read our review of the best most comfortable bras.
ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Flashlight Deal price: $24; street price: $30
The light on your phone can work in a pinch, but a dedicated flashlight is a much better tool to have handy for tasks around the house. Our top pick is bright, durable, and easy to use. It offers the widest array of brightness settings of any AA-battery powered flashlight we tested, including an ultra-dim mode for reading maps, a high-beam setting for distance, and a strobe mode for emergency signaling. While we've seen these deals with some regularity and occasionally dropping lower, it's still a solid deal at this price.
Read our review of the best flashlight.
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