6 Costco Buys That Can Lower Household Expenses for Months
Shopping to save money might sound like an oxymoron, but strategic shopping at Costco can make that possible through a variety of great buys.
Many people say buying shelf-stable items in bulk can result in less waste and gas consumption. In a similar way, shopping for certain household items during a trip to Costco can truly reduce costs.
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Here are six buys your budget will thank you for.
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Feit 60W Replacement LED Bulbs
Price: $26.99 (originally $32.99)
While many households have come up to speed on LED lightbulbs, which use substantially less electricity than incandescent bulbs, some older folks may just not have gotten around to making the switch. A pack of 12 of these Feit 60-watt replacement bulbs will last much longer, potentially trimming electricity and replacement costs.
FoodSaver Preserve Vacuum Sealer Appliance
Price: $79.99 (originally $99.99)
People who shop at Costco are often buying fresh items in bulk, such as meat and prepared foods. This FoodSaver vacuum sealer appliance makes it easy to portion, freeze and save whole meals, not just cuts of meat. This makes them last even longer than they might in typical plastic wrap and beats freezer burn. It comes with bags and marinade container.
Kirkland Signature AA Batteries
Price: $14.99 (originally 16.99)
Though more things are becoming rechargeable, plenty of handheld household items still require standard AA batteries, from tech to entertainment to kitchen appliances. Buying batteries on the fly when you’re out shopping at other stores will almost inevitably be more expensive than the excellent deal on this 48-count pack of Kirkland AA batteries at Costco.
Cascade Platinum Plus Dishwasher Detergent ActionPacs
Price: $28.99
Dishwashing liquid is messy, easy to over-spill and produces more plastic waste with each bottle. Instead, this 82-count container of Cascade Platinum Plus dishwasher pods will last for months and produce a clean and shiny result every time.
Kirkland Signature Ultra Plush Microfiber Towel
Price: $19.99
Reusable cloths, like this package of 36 Kirkland ultra plush microfiber towels, can replace a significant amount of paper towel use and are much more absorbent than paper, as well. They can also be used for everything from cleaning inside your home, to cleaning the inside of cars or wiping down dirty windows. They wash like regular laundry and last. making them particularly good for the "lower household expenses" premise.
Kirkland OTC Anti-Inflammatory Medications
Ibuprofen price: $13.99
Acetaminophen price: $9.99
Kirkland prices can’t be beat on everyday, over-the-counter medications like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen, both which come in two-packs of 500 tablets each. These medications cost significantly more at regular drug stores and come in bulk quantities, meaning you’re not going to have to add the headache of ordering more to an actual headache. Not to mention, staying on top of your health now is a great way to prevent healthcare costs later on.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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