Prime Day might officially be sex virtual reality videosover, but Amazon is still dishing out the deals. If you could use a full re-stock on household essentials and you're a Prime member, today is a great day to load up your cart.
As of July 18, Prime members can get 15% off purchases of $50 or more of select Amazon Basics goods. The deal extends to hundreds of Amazon Basics products like bathroom essentials, cleaning supplies, and paper products. To simplify the math, if your total comes to $50, you'll be saving $7.50 thanks to the 15% off, spending a total of $42.50 instead of $50.
Here are some of our favorite Amazon Basics products included in the deal:
Best Amazon Basics products to save 15%Best home deal Amazon Basics Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent (82.5 oz) $15.05 at Amazon (save $2.65)
Best back-to-school deal Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils (30 count) .84 at Amazon (save $5.60)
Best deal for dog owners Amazon Basics Dog Poop Bags With Dispenser and Leash Clip (lavender, 270 count) $8.26 at Amazon (save $1.45)
Amazon is not only a haven for finding great deals, the brand itself has come out with some stellar products that are always cost-effective solutions. On their own, the prices shine but thanks to today's deal exclusive to Prime members, the savings gets even better. Get ready to stock up on household essentials, clothing basics, and pet supplies during this deal.
Best home deal
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon Basics Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent (82.5 ounces) $15.05 at Amazon $17.70 Save $2.65
Why we like it
Super concentrated and free of perfumes or dyes, the Amazon Basics Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent is ideal for stocking in your laundry room. The 82.5-ounce jug should take care of cleaning 110 loads of laundry, and it's compatible with both standard and high-efficiency washing machines. With the 15% discount, you'll be spending $15.05 on the laundry detergent which comes to just 14 cents per load of wash.
Best back-to-school deal
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils (30 count) $0.84 at Amazon $5.69 Save $4.85
Why we like it
Can a student ever have too many pencils? Unlikely. If you need 30 more, grab the Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils box for a mere 84 cents thanks to the Amazon Basics sale. That comes out to just less than 3 cents per pencil, so if you loan one out to a classmate and they don't return it, no sweat.
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Alternatively, if you have teachers in your friends or family circle, gift them a couple boxes that'll help tick off the classroom-needs list.
Best deal for dog owners
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon Basics Dog Poop Bags With Dispenser and Leash Clip (lavender scented, 270 count) $8.26 at Amazon $9.71 Save $1.45
Why we like it
If you're a dog owner, you understand there's nothing worse than reaching to grab a poop bag and realizing there are none left. Save your own bum by stocking up with 270 bags in the Amazon Basics set which includes a dispenser and leash clip. To score this deal, you'll want to get the lavender scented version of the leak-proof bags that measure 13 by 9 inches.
More Amazon Basics products included in the promo:
Baby care
Clothing
Diet and sports nutrition
Health care
Household essentials
Grocery
Office supplies
Personal care and beauty
Pet supplies
Vitamins and supplements