Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days offers significant savings on everyday essentials, from dish soap and dental floss to batteries and dog poop bags. This two-day event encourages shoppers to stock up on items they were going to buy anyway, providing a smart way to save money on necessities before the deals end.
The leaves are turning, the temperatures are dropping and pumpkin spice season is in full force, which means it’s probably time for another Amazon Prime Day. Sure, I could talk more about the start of a new weather season, but I’d rather tell you about the kickoff event for fall savings, especially about the deals on the stuff you were going to buy anyway. October’s Prime Big Deal Days — the megaretailer’s two-day extravaganza — is the first in a steady stream of pop-up savings now through the end of the year. There are tons of deals to shop, but if you’re looking to stick to a budget and logic, there are lots of ways to save on your everyday purchases that were probably already in your cart. From dish soap to dental floss, these are the best deals to buy while they’re on sale. The sale only lasts through today, so don’t miss your chance to cash in on deals. October Prime Day deals on stuff you’d buy anyway Yankee Candle Fall Scented Candle 'Tis the season to fill your home with fall smells, and there's nothing better than a large 22-ounce Yankee Candle to do the job. Save up to 25% on select scents. $20 From $16 at Amazon Death Wish Coffee Organic Whole Bean Coffee Stock up on java with Death Wish Coffee beans. The brand's dark, medium and light roast 16-ounce bags are on sale for up to 30% off. Those kind of savings will surely wake you up. $18 From $12 at Amazon Scotch-Brite Zero Scratch Scrub Sponges, 6-Pack It's not a massive discount, but the sale brings these sponges down to $1 per sponge, and with all of the holiday dishwashing coming up, you'll want to have a stock of cleaning supplies. $8 $6 at Amazon Colgate Optic White Pro Toothpaste, 3-Pack It's always worth keeping toothpaste on hand. This 3-pack saves you $6, which is better than a coupon you might get at your local drugstore. $24 $17 at Amazon Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponges, 4-Pack A fresh pack of makeup sponges is good for your skin, and this price is good for your wallet. I love these Real Technique sponges, and if you take proper care of them, they last for a few months too. $19 $9 at Amazon Energizer Max AA and AAA Batteries, 48-Pack Running out of batteries when you need them most is incredibly inconvenient. Save on your replacements with this nearly 30%-off deal. $32 $23 at Amazon Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 10-Pack Between seasonal allergies and seasonal flu strains, it's good to have tissues on hand. I just tossed this 10-pack into my cart to prep for sniffle season. $17 $12 at Amazon Crest 3D Whitestrips At-Home Teeth-Whitening Kit, 14 Pairs Whitening strips are that toiletry item that feels like a splurge during an everyday shopping trip. Getting them on sale (ahead of holiday parties!) is always a smart move. $46 $35 at Amazon Salt & Stone Body Wash A little luxury for your shower, this body wash has warm hints of santal and vetiver to make your bathroom feel like a spa. The formula is also hydrating and will give your skin a moisture boost during the dry, cold months. $36 $29 at Amazon Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original Patches, 75-Count These are my go-to pimple patches, so I'm thrilled to see them on sale. The pack of 75 zit stickers can help reduce the appearance of breakouts and speed up healing. $23 $17 at Amazon Aestura Atobarrier365 Cream Face Moisturizer A handful of people on the CNN Underscored team use this K-beauty moisturizer. This is my personal favorite, since it leaves my dry skin feeling extra hydrated and soft. My bottle usually lasts me two to three months, so I'm stocking up now while it's on sale. $32 $26 at Amazon Philips Sonicare Genuine C3 Premium Toothbrush Heads, 4-Pack You want to keep your toothbrush clean, and this pack of replacement brushes should last you a year. You can check on Amazon if the brush heads are compatible with your electric toothbrush. $55 $39 at Amazon Mellanni Queen Sheet Set I love Mellanni sheets. They're soft and cozy, and even when they're not on sale, the price is hard to beat. If you know you'll be hosting for the holidays, it's nice to have an extra set of sheets for house guests. $50 $28 at Amazon Reli Biodegradable Dog Poop Bags, 1,200-Pack CNN Underscored health and fitness editor Summer Cartwright said this is her preferred brand of doggy bags. They don't leak, conceal smell and the 80 rolls last a long time. $24 $20 at Amazon Ogx Bond Protein Repair Heat Protectant Spray I love this heat protectant from OGX since it protects my fine, color-damaged hair from heat styling. It's already affordable, but I'm happy to snag it at a few dollars off. I bought my first bottle in February, and it's just starting to run out. $11 $7 at Amazon Paplus Compression Running Socks, 6-Pack These are some of my favorite socks for workouts and everyday wear. At $16 on sale, that makes each pair $2.67, which is a great price, especially considering you can wear these for years. Read Our Review $20 $16 at Amazon Glad Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, 110-Pack A staple in any home, these trash bags are $5 off a pack of 110 bags. Stock up; these are unscented and designed for tall kitchen trash cans. $22 $17 at Amazon Touchland Hand Sanitizer Sprays, Set of 3 I love tossing these Touchland hand sanitizers in my bag. They're less likely to leak than a regular bottle, smell divine (there are lots of scents to choose from) and while they're a bit pricey, they're usually on sale during events like this. $30 From $21 at Amazon Yicotira Reusable Microfiber Mop Pads, 4-Pack I bought these reusable mop pads two years or so ago and am finally replacing them. They saved me so much money on mop pads during that time. $8 $6 at Amazon Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment, 2-Pack As the temperatures drop, it's important to keep your lips hydrated and protected. These Aquaphor lip balms are easy to toss in a bag when you head out the door. $8 $6 at Amazon Grace & Stella Energizing Under-Eye Masks, 24 Pairs These are our best-tested eye patches, and they frequently go on sale during these events. This isn't the lowest price ever, but you can still get a solid near-$10 off. Read Our Review $28 $19 at Amazon Why these October Prime Day deals are worth shopping It’s no secret life has gotten more expensive recently, so if there’s a chance to save on the essentials you were already shopping for, why wouldn’t you? Realistically, these deals aren’t the best prices we’ve ever seen, but saving a few dollars on a full restock, or even just a small one, adds up in the long run. It’s smart to load up your cart with necessities like toothpaste or new socks while the deals last. Why trust CNN Underscored In addition to looking out for your wallet via daily deals coverage, our editors are here for you on the biggest shopping days of the year. Come Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and every long weekend in between — Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day — we put in extra hours to help our readers expertly navigate major sales events with an understanding of what’s actually worth buying. During Prime Day 2026, our team of 30-plus editors is working around the clock to highlight those can’t-miss deals from Amazon you should shop this summer. For this story, CNN Underscored updates writer Ellen McAlpine scrolled through dozens of pages of Amazon’s savings event offerings, pulling out great deals on items you were going to buy anyway. This is McAlpine’s sixth year covering major deal events like Amazon’s Prime Big Day Deals.
