Best Deals on Laundry Detergent, Paper Towels, and Other Household Goods

This spray aced our static test. It did a good job at removing static electricity from toddler socks and microfiber cloths. Note, however, that the scent is quite strong. It’s discounted 36 percent.

The best feature about this caulk is that it does not require a caulk gun to dispense. In our tests, it had the second-best adhesion on painted wood and worked just as well after being exposed to extreme cold and hot temperatures.

These wipes from Amazon Basics are on the thin and dry side. They nevertheless perform well and have a blessedly minimal scent. They’re 23% off.

These thick, substantial-feeling wipes have a tolerably mild scent (especially compared to many other disinfecting wipes). They performed well in our tests, though they’re ever-so-slightly on the dry side. They’re currently 10% off.

Choosing a soap bar like Nellie’s Dish Butter, which was our top choice for dish soap bars, helps you cut down on plastic waste and still get your dishes, pots, and pans squeaky clean. This one created a nice amount of suds and boasted an herbal scent that we found pleasant and not overpowering.

For a middling price, Finish Powerball Ultimate dishwasher pods deliver above-average results in our tests, with excellent scores in both cleaning dishes and resisting film and mineral deposits. They also ward off water spots. They include scum-fighting enzymes, but no bleach.

This dishwasher detergent earned the highest score of all the pod and gel detergents we’ve tested. It cleans well and minimizes film and discoloration on dishes

This well-known cleaner left mirrors, windows, stovetops, and glass shower doors absolutely flawless in our testing. It is made with ammonia, so avoid using it on tinted windows or other surfaces that may be damaged.

Persil Sensitive liquid laundry detergent is a Green Choice product, meaning it has a lower environmental and health impact due to its ingredients, certifications, and recyclable packaging. In our tests, it excelled at removing chocolate stains from fabrics. It also handled body oil, dirt, and blood very well.

This cleaner effectively tackled grease and sticky surfaces in our tests. We didn’t love its scent—which was pungent for lavender—but we found that its nozzle delivered a large amount of spray, so our cleaning tasks took less time.

Though unpleasantly bleach-scented, the Ajax powder cleanser performed well. Because it contains bleach, it has a shorter list of things you can clean with it, like painted surfaces, silver, and fabric.

Although hard to close, these are very sturdy bags, and make a great option for parents with toddlers who have a penchant for throwing their snacks. We love their stand-up bottom, which makes it easier to add foods without making a mess. These are perfect for food prep and leftovers.

This toilet paper is the strongest that we tested, and is soft, to boot. It’s linty, though, and it takes a long time to dissolve, so it isn’t recommended for sensitive plumbing systems.