Skip The Store – Here Are 8 Everyday Products That Are Better Bought Online

Loathe lugging heavy items around the supermarket or simply too busy to even visit one? Well, your weekly supermarket shopping doesn’t have to be a struggle when you can sit in front of your computer to check the best prices of the items you need. You can even save some money on public transport fares or taxi when you purchase in bulk.

Whether you are a busy career women or a bachelor wanting to spend time at the bar instead of the supermarket, we sussed out a list of everyday products that are better bought online.

1. Toilet paper/Tissues

Think necessities, and you definitely have toilet paper and tissues up on the list. These household essentials are used daily, so why not buy it in bulk online and get it delivered to your doorstep? You’ll save lugging these bulky rolls of toilet paper up the public transport. Just make sure you have some extra room in your store to load them up.

Purchase Red Mart’s house brand of 3-Ply luxuriously soft toilet tissue at only $4.70 as compared to buying at FairPrice Supermarket for Kleenex at $6.95 with similar 3-Ply 220 sheets per roll. Red Mart’s house brand is definitely more affordable and gets you much more savings!

2. Soap and Shampoo

Soap and shampoo are other items to buy online. These items have a long shelf life and is great to stock up in large qualities!

Purchase any three 600ml Kirei Kirei Body Foam Refill at $5.40 each and get $5.05 off the total amount at FairPrice Online, offer valid till 7th September 2016. As compared to Red Mart, 600ml Kirei Kirei Body Foam Refill retails online at $4.25, thus buying more quantities at FairPrice Online is a better option which saves you $1.60!

Where to purchase:
Redmart (Purchase a min of $30 for free delivery)
Honestbee (Purchase a min of $30 for free delivery. $12 off your first order with min $100 spent)
FairPrice Online (Purchase a min of $150 for free delivery, valid for OCBC Visa Plus! users only)
Zalora (Purchase a min of $40 for free delivery. Enjoy 20% off using Citi Rewards card – Use code: “CITISTYLE20”, All other Citi credit cards enjoy 18% 0ff – Use code: “CITISTYLE18”)

3. Detergent

Doing laundry may be a chore to some, especially with the need to purchase heavy bags of detergent powder. Why not order your detergent online and settle this tedious task easily. You’ll save the hassle of lugging those heavy bags around the supermarket and get them delivered right to you.

4. Diapers

For busy mums, online shopping is definitely a great way to save time when you’re busy attending to your baby and juggling household chores at the same time. As an infant uses up to 6000 diapers during their years growing up, the amount spend on diapers can be damaging. Save big when you search online for the best deals and stock up on your choice of diapers without leaving your home.

Save up to $24.70 when you purchase in bulk from Red Mart. Their Huggies Ultra Diapers M retails online for $50.15 for 3 packs of 64 diapers as compared to Honest Bee which retails at $24.95 for 1 pack of 64 diapers. Other brands such as Pampers, MamyPoko and Merries has great savings when you purchase in bulk from Red Mart.

5. Vitamins

Vitamins are essential nutrients for a healthy life. For daily users of vitamins, buying them in bulk may be a good choice. However these big bottles of vitamin will turn heavy when purchase in large qualities, thus better bought online.

Purchase 3 bottles of vitamins at Watsons for 33% off your total price. As compared to Redmart, Honestbee and Guardian, Watsons’s deal is a great saver!

Where to purchase:
Watsons (Purchase a min of $80 for free delivery)
Guardian (Purchase a min of $40 for free delivery. Subscribe to Guardian’s newsletter to get 5% your first order)

6. Durex

Do you know you can shop for condoms and lubricants online? Buying online makes the process much easier with you being able to slowly browse through and purchase the best condom for yourself or partner. The obvious reason to shop online for this intimate product is also for privacy, and to avoid any embarrassment. You won’t need to be standing at the store to decide what you need, when getting them online is so much easier.

Order from Honestbee for same day delivery. If you’re not in a rush, slowly browse through the different types of Durex condoms on Redmart. Prices for both Redmart and Honestbee are the same.

Where to purchase:
Redmart (Purchase a min of $30 for free delivery)
Honestbee (Purchase a min of $30 for free delivery. $12 off your first order with min $100 spent)

7. Toothpaste and Tooth Brush

Get into the habit of changing toothbrushes 2 to 4 times per year. Toothbrushes tend to contain bacteria and it’s always good to have a new, fresh toothbrush storing in the cabinet. Other hygiene care products are also available purchased online. With its long shelf life, you need not worry about the toothpaste or mouth wash expiry dates.

Buy 2 get 1 free at Honestbee when you purchase Colgate Fresh Cool Mint Toothpaste (175g) at $6.40. As compared to Redmart, its 250g Colgate Fresh Cool Mint Toothpaste retails online at $4.10 for 1 box. Honestbee definitely saves more when you purchase 2 boxes.

Where to purchase:
Redmart (Purchase a min of $30 for free delivery
Honestbee (Purchase a min of $30 for free delivery. $12 off your first order with min $100 spent )
FairPrice Online (Purchase a min of $150 for free delivery, valid for OCBC Visa Plus! users only)

8. Office Supplies

Printers out of ink or paper clips you need missing from your desk? Simply head online on your computer and click to purchase! Whether you are looking for printing supplies or writing materials, it is always easier getting them online and delivered right to you. Office supplies are often sold at a discounted rate when you buy in bulk.

Homenoffice provides a large range of office needs from stationary to printer inks and other office equipments as compared to Redmart and Honestbee. Bulk purchases at Homenoffice sets you for great discounts. For example, Double A Copier Paper 70gsm A4 cost $5.90 at Honestbee, while at Homenoffice they retail online at $3.50. If you purchase 50 qualities and above Homenoffice offers a bulk price of $3.15 each.

In all, HonestBee prices are exactly what is shown in stores and provides quick delivery within the same day while Red Mart provides a cheaper price when items are bought in large quantities.

With the convenience of purchasing online 24/7, you won’t need to fret over the closing hours of the stores. Online retailers get your items delivered directly to your doorstep without the need of you leaving home. Purchase your essentials in bulk and shop for the best prices available! Thanks to the internet, we’re now able to enjoy a hassle free shopping experience!

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