Amazon has confirmed Prime Day will be back in October — 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 that long to wait as the mega retailer has just announced the dates of its next Prime Day-like sale event.
Falling on 6-7 October 2026, Amazon's Big Deal Days are back again this year, promising huge discounts on everything from the best air fryers and best coffee machines, to the best robot vacuums and the best robot lawn mowers. And with reports suggesting that the UK is in line for a colder than normal winter this year, it'll also be an ideal time to find the best electric heaters and best oil-filled radiators at a great price, before the cold snap really kicks in.
Exclusive to Prime members, Big Deal Days may not be until early October, but in true Amazon style, it's already started dropping prices with some early deals. We'll keep this page updated with the best deals on our favourite products. Our editors and expert reviewers test products all year round and have put countless appliances through their paces, and so when we recommend something, you can trust 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
Amazon kitchen deals
This isn't a massive saving, but I can't stress how handy this mini food processor is. If you are in the mood for lazy chopped salads, what to whip up a fast hummus or quickly grate carrots for a cake, this small kitchen-friendly device is a must.
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Our Kitchen Appliances Editor has been testing this space-saving alternative to the very expensive Ninja Creami. It might even be better, and it's on sale for under £70.
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If you want the equivalent of a Mister Whippy van in your kitchen the Frost Fusion is for you. It whips up soft serve ice cream, slushies and more with no pre-freezing required. Right now, you can save £60 on the RRP at Amazon.
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If you're kitchen countertops are short on space, Ninja's double-stack air fryer is the solution. Our Ninja Double Stack Air Fryer review scored it not *quite* as highly as Ninja's OG range, but if space is at a premium, it could be for you.
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One of Ninja's most affordable air fryers, the dual-zone Foodi is a great entry-level model, and it's currently cheaper than both Argos and Ninja at Amazon.
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While we haven't tested the XXL model of the Tefal dual-zone air fryer, the original 8.3L version was a big hit with our reviewer. Designed as Tefal's largest air fryer to feed 8 to 10 people. It can easily fit a whole roast chicken in one of the drawers and is right now not much more expensive than the smaller size.
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Vacuum deals
This budget-friendly Dyson vacuum regularly sells out at Amazon. But right now it's in stock and reduced by a £just over £30.
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Gtech vacuums always impress us during testing. Right now, this standout model is reduced but we expect the price to fall lower come Prime Day.
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This lightweight cordless vacuum impressed our reviewer when testing and was awarded four and a half out of five stars in the review.
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If you want the convenience of a cordless vacuum with the practicality of an auto-empty dock, Shark's newest vacuum model is currently discounted at Amazon.
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Coffee machine deals
This budget-friendly coffee machine is already very affordable at full price, but now that it's dropped even lower, it's one of the best-priced pod machines you can buy. That's why we rate this one of the best pod coffee machines under £100. Our L'OR Barista Sublime review has more info.
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Another compact, stylish, and now slightly more affordable buy, this pod coffee is a firm favourite for keeping us caffeinated in the Ideal Home office. It's a great option for any small kitchen or someone who loves a zero faff large cup of coffee.
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This Ninja bean-to-cup coffee machine blew our resident coffee expert, Molly, away when she tested it for our Ninja Luxe Café review – she says it offers all of the wow-factor of a top-of-the-range Sage machine, but for less money. And it's now discounted by £70.
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If you've been hankering after one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines, this Amazon deal is a great one to shop. It sees one of the best automatic machines we've ever reviewed reduced. Read more in our full De'Longhi Rivelia review.
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Air purifier deals
One of Blueair's original and oldest models, this air purifier isn't smart, and it can only clean an area up to 38m², but if you have a small room, it's one of the best-performing budget air purifiers you can buy.
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Cleaning deals
The best VacMops are becoming big news in cleaning, but they come with a price tag. However, this Shark model impressed our floorcare expert Lauren with its grab-and-go cleaning ability, and it's currently a great price.
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If you regularly wake up to condensation on your windows, or just want to give them a thorough clean, the Ideal Home team swears by this super easy to use Kärcher Window Vac.
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Want to wash your carpet, not just vacuum it? Then you need to snap up this fantastic deal on the super-powerful Vax Smartwash. It's the best carpet cleaner we've tested, and scored 5 out of 5 in our Vax Smartwash review.
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The best carpet cleaner we've tested also currently has a very enticing discount over on the Vax Amazon storefront. It's a great dea on this powerful machine
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Heating deals
We've tested a lot of Dreo's products for Ideal Home's guide to the best electric heaters, and always found them to perform well and offer good value for money. This Amazon discount now makes this small heater an even better buy.
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I’ll been using this heated throw every evening to hold off on putting my central heating on for as long as possible. It’s currently on sale at Amazon in selected colourways.
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Garden tools
This deal on one of the best lawn mowers we've tested is well worth snapping up. It's perfect for tackling small to medium-sized lawns.
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The best cordless pressure washer we've reviewed is also on sale right now. We rate this model because it's lightweight and easy to use, making quick work of outdoor cleaning jobs.
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Outdoor cooking
Unlike our other suggestions, we haven't tested this exact model, but we've been impressed by other Char-Broil grills we've reviewed, and this model gets great customer feedback. Plus, look at that saving.
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Laundry deals
The best heated airers make short work of drying laundry indoors during the winter months, and this deal on the affordable BLACK+DECKER Heated Clothes Airer is well worth taking advantage of.
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We've tested them all and still think this Dry:Soon model is one of the best heated airers you can buy. It's also rarely on sale so well worth snapping up whilst you can save money on laundry-drying this winter.
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I’ll been using this heated throw every evening to hold off on putting my central heating on for as long as possible. It’s currently on sale at Amazon in selected colourways.
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Bedding deals
There isn't a huge discount on this mattress topper, but if you are a hot sleeper, this is one of the best cooling mattress toppers we've tested. It's also worth noting that – depending on what size you're shopping for – you might found a bigger discount buying direct from the Woolroom website rather than Amazon.
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Prime Membership
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You can save big on delivery costs by signing up to become a Prime member. You will also be eligible to shop the Amazon Prime Day sale.
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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.
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Rebecca Knight has been the Deputy Editor on the Ideal Home Website since 2022. She graduated with a Masters degree in magazine journalism from City, University of London in 2018, before starting her journalism career as a staff writer on women's weekly magazines. She fell into the world of homes and interiors after joining the Ideal Home website team in 2019 as a Digital Writer. In 2020 she moved into position of Homes News Editor working across Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc and Ideal Home covering everything from the latest viral cleaning hack to the next big interior trend.




























