7 Best Items To Buy at Big Lots Now for the Second Half of 2024 To Save Big Money

Which budget -friendly purchases can you make at Big Lots that will pay off in the second half of 2024? To determine the best buys, GOBankingRates referred to data from our July 2024 survey asking 999 Americans about their Big Lots shopping preferences. Nearly 37% of overall respondents polled said they shopped at Big Lots for household essentials like cleaning supplies and paper products.

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GOBankingRates kept this bit of information handy as we selected seven items at Big Lots which have the greatest return on investment for your wallet for the remainder of 2024. See what made the cut to shop at Big Lots.

Arm & Hammer Lemon Orchard & Renewing Rain Essentials Disinfecting Wipes (4 Pack)

• Price: $9.99

Arm & Hammer’s disinfecting wipes four-pack in lemon orchard and renewing rain scent was the first item to make this roundup for several reasons. Whether you’re still shopping for supplementary school supplies or want to stockpile your personal cleaning supplies ahead of the holiday months, this four-pack is a must to add to cart. At $9.99 for the entire set, this is 64% less than what you’d pay for similar products elsewhere with a comp value of $27.93.

These disinfecting wipes are also only available while supplies last. If you spot them during your next Big Lots shopping run, make sure to buy them.

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Dawn Steel Scrubbers (3 Pack)

• Price: $2.19

Holiday cooking, and cleaning of holiday cookware, will be here before you know it. Prep now by shopping Dawn steel scrubbers for $2.19.

This three-pack of steel mesh scrubbers work to remove even the toughest stains from stainless steel cookware, cast iron pans, broiler pans and grills. Currently, they’re 56% cheaper than what you’d find elsewhere.

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Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges (9 Pack)

• Price: $6.27

Don’t have any extra sponges? Still using an old, worn-out sponge to clean the dishes? Upgrade to Scotch-Brite non-scratch scrub sponges at Big Lots.

Originally $7.95 for a pack of nine, Big Lots shoppers save 27% off the regular listed price and only pay $6.27. When we do the math, this comes out to paying around 70 cents per sponge.

Scott Choose-a-Sheet Paper Towels (6 Pack)

• Price: $6.99

There’s seldom a situation in which you’re not grateful to have a stockpile of paper towels handy, especially once school is back in session and the holiday season arrives. At $6.99 for a six-pack, Scott choose-a-sheet paper towels are 38% cheaper at Big Lots than they would be to purchase elsewhere.

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Sterilite Aqua Laundry Basket

• Price: $7.99

If you’re shopping for a new laundry basket or moving into a dorm for college and need a laundry basket, your best bet for the Sterilite brand is Big Lots.

According to the Big Lots website, shoppers pay 75% less for this laundry basket brand at Big Lots than they would elsewhere. We looked around and similar offerings sold at The Container Store and Walmart are $11 on up.

Ricola Natural Herb Cough Suppressant Throat Drops (21 Count)

• Price: $2.69

Colder weather is coming. Rather than wait until all the cough drops are sold out at your local pharmacy, you can shop name-brand cough drops now and save money doing it at Big Lots. With 21 drops inside each bag, Ricola throat drops are 39% cheaper at Big Lots than what you’d find for sale elsewhere.

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Alka-Seltzer Plus PowerMax Day/Night Cold and Flu Relief Liquid Gels (16 Count)

• Price: $7.99

Refill your home medicine cabinet now with Alka-Seltzer Plus PowerMax liquid gels. Big Lots shoppers pay $7.99, 22% less than what they’d pay elsewhere.

Inside every box are 12 non-drowsy liquid gels to take during the day. Four liquid gels are also included for nighttime use. Both day and night gels work fast to treat coughs, headaches, body aches and sore throats.

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