37 Household Products Everyone Should Keep In Stock At Home

There are those products that you just ought to have in stock at home - yes, they're pretty unsexy and even downright mundane, but you use them every day and they're just must-haves. Whether you have a headache, messy kitchen counters, or dandruff, I've got the solutions to your everyday problems. When you need these things, be it antacid or shampoo, you really need 'em — it's just easier and more convenient to keep them in stock rather than running to the store every time you run out.

I found the most convenient laundry detergent that basically pours itself, an anti-aging cream with a cult following and the stickiest bandages around. You'll definitely have a new shopping list after reading this, but you'll be so happy you have these essentials in stock the next time you need something! You might even find some new favorites to keep around the house.

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These Bounty Paper Towels Have Select-A-Size

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These Bounty QuickSize paper towels are my favorite since you can choose the size that works for you, tear it off, and be on your way. We use paper towels for everything around here, from small to large cleaning jobs and impromptu napkins for messy dinners. I love that we don't have to use a whole huge square and can instead break each square into smaller ones to make the roll last longer.

These Tissues Are Awesome And Inexpensive

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Since allergy season hit, and all of us in this house are affected, tissues have been a hot commodity around here. We're always running out, so I appreciate the convenience of buying this 18 pack of tissue cubes, so we always have them on hand. The price is beyond excellent, and they're nice and thick tissues - great value!

This Mrs. Meyer's Spray Cleaner Is So Versatile

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This Mrs. Meyer's everyday spray cleaner works so well, I use it daily to clean my counters, and my house smells heavenly. You can use it pretty much anywhere, even on hardwood floors. My favorite scent is basil; it's just so unique and lovely!

Nip Heartburn In The Bud

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Heartburn's pretty much the worst and can strike at any time the older I get, so I keep this antacid stocked in my medicine cabinet. I love that they're chewable instead of a thick, gross liquid you have to force down your throat! The box contains a 14-day treatment course for frequent heartburn that'll cool things right down.

This Collagen Cream Has A Cult Following

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With over 13,800 rave reviews, it's safe to say this collagen anti-aging cream has a healthy fanbase on Amazon right now. You can use it day and night to moisturize with hyaluronic acid. It also does an amazing job on fine lines and plumping up the skin, so you look younger without surgery or expensive fillers!

This Pain Reliever Works For 12 Hours

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I've been getting really bad allergy headaches lately, thanks to everything that's blooming out there. The only thing that helps seems to be this pain reliever that lasts for 12 hours straight. I like that I don't have to remember to keep taking a pill since it lasts all day long.

This Acetaminophen Reduces Pain And Fever

I like taking acetaminophen better than ibuprofen whenever I get a fever or aches and pains that come with getting older! This jumbo bottle will last me a really long time since there are 500 caplets. It's a total bargain for how much medicine you're getting!

This Laundry Detergent Works Naturally

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Yes, this laundry detergent is fragrance-free, dye-free, and eco-friendly, but my favorite part is it measures itself! All you do is tip the bottle over and squeeze, which dispenses just the right amount of detergent for a load of laundry. My 10-year-old is just starting to do her own laundry, making it much easier and cleaner for her to get the soap into the machine!

This Hydrocortisone Works Great For Eczema

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With two kids that have eczema and are also highly allergic to mosquito bites, we go through hydrocortisone cream like water around here. This is the best one I've found for keeping itches at bay, and it doesn't irritate the kids' skin. It's gentle but really works well!

This Women's Multivitamin Has It All

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Look, I try to eat healthily and exercise, but sometimes those cheese fries are just calling my name. To fill in the nutrition gaps, I take this women's multivitamin that has everything I need to stay healthy. The bottle lasts two months, so I'm not always behind on ordering replacements!

This Facial Cleanser Really Wakes You Up!

I'm the opposite of a morning person, but with two early-rising kids and a puppy who gets up at the crack of dawn, I needed some help. I found this facial cleanser with ginseng and Vitamin C that wakes up my face before my brain has a chance to catch up! It's got a refreshing scent and non-plastic cellulose beads to give you a great face massage, too.

This Men's Multivitamin Is Made From Whole Foods

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Made with 62% of ingredients from whole foods and boasting 21 essential vitamins and minerals, this men's multivitamin has everything you need, nothing you don't. It's gluten-free, vegan, and contains a two-month supply, so you won't be scrambling to reorder when the end of the month sneaks up on you. Plus, you can subscribe and save, so you don't even have to think about placing the reorder!

This Expectorant And Cough Suppressant Gets Mucus Out

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Is there anything grosser than mucus? Probably not. That's why I like this expectorant and cough suppressant that thins and loosens mucus (just threw up in my mouth a little, not gonna lie) to get it all out of your lungs so you can breathe. It'll also control your cough so you can get some actual rest instead of hacking away all day and night.

This Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Just Plain Works

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Into everyone's lives, a little dandruff must fall, especially when you keep your shower temps as hot as I do. Soothe itchy, flaky scalps with this anti-dandruff shampoo that's actually a twofer; you get shampoo and conditioner in one, so your hair will be squeaky clean and soft. You'll get a pack of six, which is great for a family or if you just want to stock up for the long term.

This Conditioner Smells So Good

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This Honest conditioner smells exactly like a creamsicle - the lovely orange-vanilla fragrance lasts on hair and is so nice to smell. It works on my kids' fine, curly, tangle-prone hair like a charm. I also use it on my hair since I like the scent so much!

These Waterproof Bandages Work Great For Kids

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My kids seem to get scrapes and cuts on the areas that get frequent washing, like their hands, so it's near impossible to keep bandages on. Until I found these "bravery badges"! These stay on so well and are actually waterproof, so they protect the wound from moisture wonderfully.

These Whitening Strips Work Wonders

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Skip expensive trips to the dentist for professional teeth whitening and get similar results when you DIY at home with these whitening strips. You'll get a ten-day supply, which is enough to get you sparkling chompers in no time. They're slip-free and enamel-safe, and you only have to use them 30 minutes a day to see amazing results.

These Makeup Remover Wipes Are So Easy To Use

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These Neutrogena makeup removing wipes couldn't be faster or easier to use. At the end of a long day, the last thing I want to do is wash my face, but these make the chore go so much smoother. And they even take off stubborn waterproof mascara with ease!

This Hand Soap Smells Heavenly

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I, for one, can't seem to keep hand soap stocked in this house, what with all the fervid hand washing going on to stay healthy. I'm so glad I found this six-pack of soap to keep us clean for a while, the scent is heavenly, and it's a total bargain compared to the pricey stuff I tend to buy. It's got over 7,000 rave reviews from actual customers, so you know it's gonna be good!

This Extra-Dry Skin Lotion Works Like A Charm

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Along with the aforementioned eczema, my kids have super dry skin. This extra-dry skin lotion seems to be the only thing that works. It's non-greasy and absorbs really fast, so my kids actually let me apply it. They hate the feeling of thick creams on their skin!

This Melatonin Helps You Get To Sleep Fast

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It's so simple; I don't know why I don't take a melatonin pill every night to fall asleep fast. Instead of staring at the ceiling, I could be drifting off to dreamland quickly and easily with a non-habit forming solution. These get rave reviews for being safe, effective and how they keep you asleep throughout the night.

These Bandages Are Flexible Fabric

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Gone are the days of sweaty, plastic bandages. These flexible fabric ones move with you and stay put without making your skin sweat underneath, which doesn't help a wound heal at all. These are thin, stretchy, and just plain comfortable to wear, say over 6,000 stellar reviews.

This Oxi Clean Revives Your Whites

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My husband wears a white tee under all his button-down "work shirts" pretty much every day, and boy, do they get discolored fast. The only thing I've found to work are these Oxi Clean Power Paks, which brighten whites up to 40 times better than chlorine bleach! Just pop a pack in the washing machine and watch the magic happen.

This Dish Soap Smells Heavenly

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You wouldn't think the smell of a cleaner would be something to wax poetic about, but then you've probably never smelled Mrs. Meyer's dish soap! From basil to lavender to lemon verbena, all of the scents are heavenly and make doing dishes a heck of a lot more pleasant! I love this three-pack, so you'll always have one on hand.

This Children's Benadryl Is Key For Allergies

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Children's Benadryl is key to have on hand for little allergy sufferers, be it pollen or mild food allergies. Come springtime, my kids get stuffy and grumpy thanks to everything that's blooming, and this stuff is safe enough to use every day (per our pediatrician). They actually like the cherry flavor, making it a lot easier to get them to take their medicine!

This Multipurpose Cleaner Lasts Forever

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I'm in love with this multi-surface concentrate cleaner from Mrs. Meyer's. The scent is incredibly fresh and just makes your house smell amazing. Plus, since these are concentrate and you have to add water in a separate spray bottle, these pretty much last forever, and you can use it anywhere - on floors, bathrooms, kitchens, you name it.

This Herbal Essences Shampoo And Conditioner Smells Amazing

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Whenever I want my hair to smell beyond beautiful, I reach for this Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner. It's an infused blend of rose hips, vitamin E, and jojoba extracts, so it'll keep your hair shiny smooth without the use of mineral oils or silicone. Did I mention how amazing it smells?

This Dawn Dish Soap Is A Household Workhorse

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Is there anything blue Dawn can't do? I use it on dishes, yes, but also to clean my bathtub, pre-treat clothing stains, and clean up pretty much any big mess. This bundle even comes with a two-pack of scrubbing sponges!

These Clorox Wipes Disinfect Everything

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These Clorox wipes are pretty hard to find these days, so I'd jump on this package deal while it's hot! These wet wipes quickly and easily disinfect all the things, from doorknobs to remote controls to toilets. I love to keep them on hand year-round if anyone gets sick, but also for everyday use.

These Cotton Swabs Are Eco-Friendly

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Now I don't have to feel bad about using disposable cotton swabs since these are eco-friendly and 100% biodegradable! We use these all the time around here, whether for cleaning ears, fixing makeup oopsies, or any other tight space deep cleaning, like computer keyboards. These are also cruelty-free and organic if those things are important when you're making purchasing decisions.

This Probiotic Might Give You Better GI Health

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I'm always looking for ways to have better GI health, especially as I get older. This probiotic is a great, easy and effective way to help your belly. You'll get 30 vegetarian capsules with 35 Billion CFU, which could help increase healthy gut flora.

This Clorox ToiletWand System Works So Well

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I have and love this Clorox ToiletWand system. It couldn't be easier to use; just pop one of the cleaner-filled heads onto the wand then scrub away. I love that you just pop the used scrubber head off into the trash when you're done cleaning, as opposed to a reusable brush sitting in a puddle of toilet water after you use it.

This Facial Moisturizer Has SPF 30

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This CeraVe facial moisturizer hits all the right notes - it has SPF, which we ALL should be wearing daily, is highly affordable, and has the same key moisturizing ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid that high-end moisturizers do. It's the perfect thing to use in the morning before you put your makeup on since you'll be protected from the sun and well-moisturized, creating a beautiful "canvas" to work on.

This Kids' Soap Is Multi-Purpose

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This is marketed as a children's soap, but honestly, everyone in the family uses it. Before, my shower was cluttered with all sorts of bottles for different purposes, but this soap totally helped me streamline things because you can use it as a shampoo, body wash, and bubble bath! The lavender scent is so soothing and gets my kids (and me) ready for dreamland.

This Detangler Works So Well On Unruly Hair

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My kids have thin, curly hair, which tangles if you look at it the wrong way. After shampoo and conditioner, we use this detangler every time to get smooth, comb-able hair fast. It's also a leave-in conditioner, so their hair looks great for a long time since it's so well-moisturized.

This MiraLAX Helps You Go

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Everyone and I mean everyone, gets backed up at one point or another, 'tis just a fact of life. I love how gentle MiraLAX is and how effectively it works. My favorite thing about this package is it contains 10 single-serving packets (with stirrers!), so you don't have to buy a whole tub of it if you only get occasional bouts.

This Dove Body Wash Is So Moisturizing

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I suffer from dry skin year-round, and sometimes moisturizer alone doesn't help. I love these Dove body washes for helping me stay soft starting in the shower. They also smell heavenly as an added benefit!