Amazon Prime Day isn't far away – these are the best early homeware deals you can snap up before the Big Deal Days arrive
Amazon's next major sale event starts on 6 October
Have you been waiting for the next Amazon Prime Day to come around so you can bag a bargain on things for your home? Well, the good news is you don't have to wait that long.
Amazon's Big Deal Days are back in just a few days, scheduled to begin on Wednesday 6th October and ending at midnight on Thursday 7th October. And as usual, the discounting extravaganza promises big discounts on everything from the best air fryers and best coffee machines to the best robot vacuums and the best robot lawn mowers.
Plus, with reports suggesting that the UK is in line for a colder-than-normal winter this year, the Big Deal Days could also be the perfect opportunity to snap up one of the best electric heaters or best oil-filled radiators at a great price.
Exclusive to Prime members, Big Deal Days may not kick off for a few days yet, but in true Amazon style, the retailer has already started dropping prices with some early deals. Our editors and expert reviewers test products all year round and have put countless appliances through their paces, so we'll be keeping this page updated with the best deals on our favourite products – and thanks to our rigorous testing process you can trust that when we recommend something, it won't let you down.
Best early Amazon Prime deals
If you already know what type of product you're after in the sales, you can jump straight to the category using the quick list below.
- Air fryers: deals on Ninja and Tefal
- Air purifiers: deals on Blueair, Levoit, and more
- Coffee machines: Nespresso, De'Longhi & Philips
- Electric heaters: Dreo and Pro Breeze
- Fans and cooling: Dreo and more
- Laundry: savings on steam irons
- Vacuums: deals on Shark and Vax
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Editor's top tips for shopping the Amazon sales
With any big sales event, being prepared and knowing what you're looking for is key. Here's how our editors use their knowledge to find the best deals.
For kitchen appliances, Ninja is my go-to brand to lookout for. They often launch exclusives on Amazon during shopping events (like exclusive colourways) as well as dropping their prices on the shopping platform.
Ninja regularly launch new products, so as soon as I see a new product drop my eyes are peeled for the original to land in the sale during a big event like Amazon Big Deal Days or Prime Day.
I'm also a huge Le Creuset stan, and it's an insider secret that Amazon nearly always drops the price on the Le Creuset 26cm Signature Enamelled Cast Iron Shallow Casserole Dish. It isn't as famous as the classic round casserole dish, but it is actually the most useful one to snap up.
One thing I've historically noticed that is not great to shop for is pizza ovens. That's because instead of selling on Amazon, some of my favourite pizza oven brands like Gozney and Ooni often run their own counter-sales, so if that's high up your wishlist, make sure to sign up to their newsletters.
Air fryer discounts are nailed on for Big Deal Days and Prime Day, so if you've been waiting to upgrade your appliance, wait a bit longer for maximum impact. Brands like Ninja and Tefal always have something to offer, as well as one of my favourite brands Instant. Watch out for those!
Air purifiers and fans are appliances I always recommend friends and family to pick up during Amazon sales as it’s the prime season for all things air quality and cooling. They’re often heavily discounted as the weather gets cooler, and I find that big brands such as Blueair, Levoit, Dyson, and Shark are way more affordable than they typically would be throughout the year.
Both Amazon Prime Day and the Big Deal Days are also a great time to pick up a new vacuum if you happen to be in the market for one, and it’s almost guaranteed that top-rated models like the Shark Stratos and older Dyson vacuums such as the Dyson V8 will be included within the discount event.
However, I would advise you to heed caution when picking up a vacuum. Although the price drops may seem enticing, it’s still best to shop around - especially if you’re on the hunt for a Shark vacuum. That’s because Shark and even Very.co.uk often quietly runs its own sales during this time, meaning it may be better to shop through them directly.
As vacuums are regularly discounted throughout the year - and most notably during the Black Friday sales - you could also wait a few weeks to pick up an even cheaper deal.
My top tip for shopping bedding in the Amazon sales would be to look out for deals on tried-and-tested brand names. If you’re in the market for a bargain, then budget bedding brands Silentnight and Slumberdown both have Amazon storefronts that usually have discounts on Prime Day and other Amazon sales.
You can also find more premium bedding brands on Amazon, such as top-rated bedding from Woolroom and Panda, and mattresses from Simba and Emma.
However, I recommend doing a quick price comparison first. Amazon will often have some great bedding deals, but sometimes the brands will price-match those deals on their own websites. Plus, buying bedding direct from the retailer will often get you some useful added extras, such as a sleep trial so you can test the product at home before you commit to keeping it, which you don't get on Amazon.
FAQs
What to buy on Amazon Prime Day?
Whether you're shopping on Big Deal Days, Prime Day or over Black Friday, it can be easy to get swayed by the urgency of big discounts and limited-time offers on Amazon, but doing a little research before you buy can ensure you don't make a costly mistake by purchasing a product that doesn't quite fit your requirements.
That's where the Ideal Home team's 'best of' guides are here to help, curating tried and tested best-in-class products, and offering plenty of buying advice to make sure you know exactly what specifications to look out for before you shop.
So, whether you're looking for one of the best mattresses to upgrade your sleep, the best vacuum cleaners to give your floors some TLC, or the best coffee machines for the ultimate brew, you'll find them all on our website.
How many sales does Amazon have per year?
While you will be able to find discounted products on Amazon every single day of the year, there are four key times when you'll find the biggest discounts on the most products.
Amazon Prime Day tends to fall around June/July, while Big Deal Days (essentially Prime Day by another name) tend to fall in October. The mega retailer's Black Friday sale even will fall towards the end of November (with deals usually dropping from the middle of the month), and then you will usually find prices slashed again in the Boxing Day sale.
You'll need to be an Amazon Prime member to have access to the best deals, but if you aren't already, you can time your 30 day free trial for when a sale event falls to get the best prices without the commitment.
Are Amazon Big Deal Days the same as Amazon Prime Day?
While the summer and autumn sales may have different names, they are essentially the same thing — short duration (usually 48 hours) sale events, exclusively for Amazon Prime members.
During both, members can see large discounts on a range of products across home and garden, tech, toys, fashion and beauty.
How can I find good Amazon deals?
If you find Amazon confusing to navigate at the best of times, then an event like Amazon Prime Day can feel a little overwhelming. Our first piece of advice is to head to the general Amazon deals page, where they gather up everything that's discounted. Here you can make a start with browsing the sort of deals you're interested in.
Another place that is perfect to look for discounts is the Amazon Star Store, which is a storefront packed with only highly-rated products so that you can be sure that they are worth your investment. From appliances to garden tools, it's a great place to shop for certifiably highly-rated products.
Whether you're looking for a saving on one of this year's must-have kitchen appliances, or a discount on some seasonal decor, we think it's clear Amazon is the place to shop. Keep an eye on Ideal Home and we'll let you know the best deals as they drop.
