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Current household essentials prices

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13 indexed categories14 stored pricesUpdated Jun 17, 2026, 3:15 PM
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Checked Jun 17

Current laundry detergent prices

Compare laundry detergent prices by load count, bottle size, pods versus liquid, scent, sensitive-skin formulas, rewards offers, and subscription options.

Best indexed price

$13.47

Walmart - Gain Plus Liquid Laundry Detergent, Now with Odor Defense + OXI, Moonlight Breeze Scent, 99 fl oz, 75 Loads

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Checked Jun 17

Current dish soap prices

Compare dish soap prices by bottle size, refill packs, scent, antibacterial formulas, store brands, coupons, and checkout price before you restock.

Best indexed price

$1.00

Walmart - Dawn Ultra Liquid Dish Soap, Dishwashing Liquid, Grease Removal, Original, 5.8oz

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Checked Jun 17

Current trash bags prices

Compare trash bag prices by gallon size, bag count, drawstring type, scent, flex strength, store brands, coupons, and warehouse packs.

Best indexed price

$11.22

Walmart - Great Value Strong Flex 13-Gallon Drawstring Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, Citrus Burst, 80 Count

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Checked Jun 17

Current diapers prices

Compare diaper prices by size, count, price per diaper, wipes bundles, subscription offers, pickup stock, rewards, and warehouse packs.

Best indexed price

$4.98

Walmart - Parent's Choice Dry & Gentle Diapers Size 5, 27 Count (Select for More Options)

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Checked Jun 17

Current coffee prices

Compare coffee prices by ounce, roast, grind, pods versus bags, warehouse packs, store brands, coupons, and subscription terms before you buy.

Best indexed price

$17.76

Walmart - Folgers Classic Roast Medium Roast Ground Coffee, Limited Edition Canister for America’s 250th Anniversary, 40.3 oz

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Checked Jun 17

Current cat litter prices

Compare cat litter prices by pound, clumping type, dust control, scent, lightweight formulas, multi-cat boxes, subscriptions, and pickup stock.

Best indexed price

$15.34

Walmart - (2 pack) Special Kitty Clumping Clay Cat Litter, Fresh Scent, 20 lbs Jug

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Checked Jun 17

Current batteries prices

Compare battery prices by size, chemistry, pack count, shelf life, rechargeable options, device use, coupons, and Amazon multipacks.

Best indexed price

$2.97

Walmart - Great Value Alkaline AA Batteries, 8 Count (Plastic Free Packaging)

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Checked Jun 17

Current toothpaste prices

Compare toothpaste prices by ounce, tube count, whitening, sensitive formulas, fluoride, coupons, rewards, and Amazon multipacks.

Best indexed price

$2.12

Walmart - Colgate Baking Soda and Peroxide Whitening Toothpaste Gel, Frosty Mint Stripe, 6 oz

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Checked Jun 17

Current shampoo prices

Compare shampoo prices by ounce, formula, salon-size bottles, dandruff care, sulfate-free options, multipacks, coupons, and subscriptions.

Best indexed price

$1.14

Walmart - Alberto VO5 Strawberries & Cream Nourishing Shampoo with Soy Milk, Paraben Free, Vitamin-Enriched Formula for Soft, Healthy Hair

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Checked Jun 17

Current hand soap prices

Compare hand soap prices by ounce, pump bottles, foaming formulas, refill jugs, scent, sensitive-skin options, coupons, and multipacks.

Best indexed price

$1.28

Walmart - Dial Clean + Gentle Liquid Hand Soap, Coconut Water & Mango Gentle Hand Soap, 7.5 fl oz

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