Home items that make sense on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2024

From clever kitchen gadgets to organisational lifesavers, to those everyday items you always need but forget every time you shop, there are plenty of items our Mumsnet users swear by for the home. And here’s some exciting news: with Amazon Prime Day here from 8th to 9th October, you can snag these household heroes at lower prices.

So, whether you're looking to streamline your daily routine or solve those nagging household problems, read on to discover the items that our Mumsnet users believe just make sense to have in the home.

Starting with the one thing you MNers stock up on every time there’s a sale on Amazon: dishwasher tablets. Specifically, these 83 Finish Quantum Infinity tablets that are now £15, down from £30.

A rainy day essential, just add paper, glitter and half the contents of your recycling bin. The original and best glue stick Pritt Glue Stick is just £1.50 for 3

The most essential of household essentials. Save a whopping 53% on 24 rolls of The Cheeky Panda Bamboo Toilet Rolls, just £11.

Upgrade your food storage with these glass jars that are great for storing cereal, pastas, spices and rice. They’ll look nice in your kitchen, too! Was £28, now £19.

Smoother hair and clearer skin, while you sleep? Yes please. These silk pillowcases from UQQA are marked down to just £12, and you could be sleeping on them tomorrow night.

Never where you left them, so you can never have too many pairs. These all-purpose scissors from KitchenAid were £10, and are now just £6

Best massage oils according to Mumsnet users

These Tile Mate Bluetooth item finders are particularly handy to have around the home, especially if a family member is prone to losing things. Was £55, now £36.

For squeaky clean floors and surfaces, a steam mop is a lifesaver. This one by Vileda will remove all germs and kill viruses around your home all for the price of £61 (reduced from £75).

Every home needs some kitchen scales, according to BarryWhiteIsMyBrother. This Duronic digital kitchen scale was £15 and is now a tenner.

“Squeegee the stairs before hoovering gets up all the hair and [does a] better job without infuriatingly trying [to] pick hair from rollers.” Stilllivinginazoo

A drain protector in every shower or bath that’ll catch stray hairs before they clog your drains up. This TubShroom hair catcher can be yours for less than a tenner.

For cooking, Toomanygerbils swears by “a Ninja Foodi, absolutely love it, has given me back the enjoyment of cooking.” Get your own now for £199, down from £310.

If you rent or prefer to avoid putting holes in walls, then having plenty of Command strips and hangers is a good idea. These are reduced to £13 in the sale.

A robot hoover. EspressoX10 describes hers as “life-changing”. The eufy RoboVac X8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner is now £199, down from £335.

Le Crueset is a go-to brand for MNers. This three-ply stainless steel non-stick pan was £120, and is now £89. You’ll be making perfect omelettes in no time.

Combine lighting and security into one, weatherproof gadget for extra security and peace of mind at home with the EZVIZ wired floodlight security and WiFi outdoor camera. Was £180, now £60.

EZVIZ wired floodlight security and WiFi outdoor camera

Make your mornings easier with the help of organised drawers so you can easily find what you need. This seven pack of foldable drawer boxes was £21 and is now £13.

Keep your knives super sharp with a Ninja Foodi StaySharp knife block that has an integrated sharpener, five knives and scissors included. Down from £170 to £105.

Another thing to buy in bulk is laundry detergent fabrics. These Fairy Non-Bio Platinum pods are a firm-favourite for Mumsnet users. Get 120 capsules for just £24, reduced from £36.

Banish those pesky weeds without breaking the bank with this Roundup Fast Action Weedkiller Pump 'N Go Ready To Use Spray. Was £40, now just £26!

Fed up of an untidy garden? This Keter 250001 Store It Out Pro Outdoor Storage Shed is reduced in this week’s sale! From £170 down to £128.

About Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is a two-day sales event hosted on Amazon exclusively for Prime members, and has been an annual event for the retailer since 2015.

From gadgets and electronics to fashion, beauty, home goods, and beyond, previous Prime Days have had it all, and you can expect to grab some excellent savings across both days.

Just remember to keep your eyes peeled for lightning deals as they pop up and disappear in a flash – they're the sneaky ones and only run for a limited time period.

It's a great time to bag a bargain but it can seem a little overwhelming and it's hard to identify when something's a genuine deal (or not). Our team of deal hunters and editors will be sifting through the best offers and we'll be updating the following pages throughout the event to highlight brilliant bargains:

About the author

Rebecca Roberts is a writer, editor, and content marketing expert hailing from Leeds. Here at Mumsnet, she commissions, writes, and edits to bring parents content that is designed to make life easier. After birthing and breastfeeding two babies in two years, Rebecca knows first-hand much that holy grail item can make a difference each day. So, she’s on a quest to find the best home, tech, and parenting products with the help of Mumsnet user recommendations.

Beyond her role as an editor here at Mumsnet, Rebecca can be found balancing life as a working mum of two toddlers and when she’s not at her desk, you’ll likely find her at a local playgroup, in a nearby coffee shop, or walking the dog up and down country lanes.