Best Deals on Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap, and Other Household Goods

This anti-static 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 15 percent.

This top-performing caulk adhered beautifully to painted wood and ceramic tiles, and was instantly impermeable to water. It stood up to freezing and hot temperatures without cracking. 

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 thick wipes were among our favorites. Not only did they clean all surfaces well, but they were drier than most wipes, so there’s no waiting for your surfaces to dry. They feature a pleasant, pink grapefruit scent.

Yes, these wipes are shockingly pink; they cleaned fairly well, though we found them on the thinner side and sometimes needed to use two wipes instead of one. We recommend relying on these for more minimal cleaning tasks. 

These wipes are large enough to use twice, cleaned up milk, honey, hot sauce, and rice messes well, and can be easily pulled from the tub they’re packaged in. This six-wipe pack from Walmart is the perfect size for keeping in the car, the back of a stroller, or for any other on-the-go messes.

This classic, bright, concentrated cleaner can be used on most home surfaces. In our tests, it was especially good at lifting dirt from floors. It’s strongly scented, but if you’re looking for a bargain, it’s a solid buy, especially at 17% off.

This dish soap produced rich suds and had an elevated, herbal scent like no other we tested. It is also available in an easy-to-dispense 16-ounce bottle.

The long-lasting suds produced by this dish soap left all our dishes clean with little effort. It’s mildly scented, easy to dispense, and didn’t leave dishes smelling like the dish soap post-wash. The formula left our hands feeling a little bit dry.

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.

These dishwasher detergent pacs earned top marks for their ability to clean dishes and resist film and discoloration. They also resist water spots caused by hard water on dishes.

This was the only fabric deodorizer that helped rid fabrics of a strong, unpleasant onion odor in our lab. It’s unscented, so it doesn’t just mask odors, but eliminates them. It also did not stain any of the materials we used in testing.

This three-ply facial tissue stood out for its absorbency, but it wasn’t as strong or tear-resistant as other tissues. However, it felt soft in hand and was easy to pull out from its packaging.

This two-ply tissue wasn’t one of our top performers, but it is hypoallergenic and free of added fragrances, according to the manufacturer. It was also one of the easiest to remove from its box—but expect the tissue itself to be on the thinner side.

These bags will save you money, but they weren’t the strongest in our tests. They do, however, come in convenient packs of 50, 90, and 120.

Not only are these bags inexpensive, but they held up really well in our tests. They proved to be pretty strong, and it’s hard to beat their price.

These Hefty bags held up well against blunt objects, and you may prefer a garbage bag with a familiar name. But they lacked strong drawstrings, sides, and bottoms.

This well-known glass 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.

If you’re looking for elevated scents in your household cleaners, this glass cleaner from Mrs.Meyer’s fits the bill. It also performed well in our tests, leaving minimal streaks on mirrors and windows.

This foaming glass cleaner delivers a mess-free cleaning experience with the powerful cleaning you expect from Windex. Use it to clean glass, ceramic tiles, countertops, and even appliances.

If you prefer cleaning with a vinegar-based product, few compare to Windex. We found it cleaned just as well as the original Windex, and it didn’t leave an intense vinegar scent behind.

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.

According to this cleaner’s label, it is made with a “biodegradable formula” and can be used on counters, tile, stone, wood, and glass. Its results in our tester’s home-testing showed middle-of-the-pack results.

Mrs.Meyer’s Multisurface Everyday Cleaner worked well to clean up light-to-moderate messes in our testing. Its scent is light and pleasant. Our tester found that oily and greasy messes required more effort to clean than with some other multipurpose cleaners tested.

Although hard to close, these are very sturdy quart 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 giant roll of Charmin toilet paper looks like a joke, but its performance in our tests was anything but. It’s easy to tear, abrasion-resistant, and very strong. Due to its size, it will not fit on most standard toilet paper holders.