Home Essentials
Household essentials such as light bulbs, batteries, toilet paper and laundry detergent are cheapest per use in bulk packs; compare the unit price, not the pack price.
How to choose home essentials
- LED bulbs use up to 75% less energy than incandescent and last much longer.
- Check bulb base (E26 is standard) and color temperature (2700K warm, 5000K daylight).
- Compare sheets per roll for toilet paper.
- HE detergent is required for high-efficiency washers.
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Home Essentials FAQs
What does lumens mean on a bulb?
Brightness. 800 lumens equals a traditional 60 W bulb.
Do alkaline batteries expire?
Most have a 10-year shelf life when stored at room temperature.
Can I use regular detergent in an HE washer?
No, use HE detergent to avoid excess suds.