October Prime Is Here: This Is What Our Editors Are Buying (2025)

Updated: Jul. 03, 2024

October's Amazon Prime Day deals are bigger than Black Friday.

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When caked-on gunk doesn’t surrender with sponges, a steam cleaning kit is sure to take it down. Unlike a traditional steam mop, this handheld tool uses 12 different attachments to clean out almost any nook and cranny—including behind the sink. Because it uses concentrated steam instead of chemicals, it’s safe to use around pets and kids. Snag this cleaning machine while it’s a whopping 20% off during October’s Amazon Prime Day deals, plus an extra 30% off with coupons.

In the age of the internet, genetic testing is easy to do. This genetic testing kit, available for $40 off during October’s Prime Day deals, tests 2,300 global regions to determine living relatives and ethnicity estimates and help create family trees. Doctors recommend DNA testing kits for all sorts of things, including locating allergies and finding passed-down diseases. Why not learn a little more about yourself?

TheEditor-loved Bed Jet 3 takes cooling bedding to a new level, and it’s currently $110 off. Bed Jet’sbiggest draw is the cooling and heating system built into the device. This app-powered system eliminates nightly hot flashes and provides moisture-dissipating comfort all night long. Temperature controls on the included app make it easy to set a specific temperature or cycle through different temperatures throughout the night for ultimate customization.

Craving a cordless stick vacuum for quick pickups? The Bissell PowerGlide Pet has any mess covered. A tangle-free roll brush, up to 30 minutes of runtime and LED headlights that highlight missed dirt are only a few of our favorite features. This pet hair remover is 17% off during October’s Amazon Prime Day deals.

It’s always good to have an extra power strip lying around. Stock up on a few while they’re $15 off.Apart from offering six electrical outlets, each charging station also boasts three USB charging ports for phones or watches. A 180-degree pivoting anchor port makes it easy to move the outlet for easier access without unplugging a thing.

For 30% off (plus an extra $10 coupon), score a mini projector for October Halloween movie nights. This lightweight, 1080p HD projector works with Android and Apple phones, TV sticks like the Fire Stick and USBs to deliver high-definition sound and an 8,000-lumen picture. A carrying case and tripod come with it, so it’s easy to set up a personal theater anywhere.

Protect carpets from stains and spills with the Hoover carpet scrubber. While it’s bulkier than a portable carpet cleaner, this commercial-grade carpet shampooer tackles deep, set-in stains quickly and efficiently using five spinning brushes—no bending over to scrub required. Hot air suction speeds up drying time and a separate dirty water tank makes this a seriously solid machine—especially for 18% off.

Tineco Floor One S3

We love a wet and dry vac, and the Tineco Floor One S3 never disappoints and right now, it’s $120 off! This smart vacuum detects debris, adjusts the suction power and cleaning mode and gets to work on tough messes instantly. Floor One S3 is a smart wet and dry vac that blows every other option out of the water. That’s why it’s one of our favorite Amazon Prime Day deals.Between the cordless, lightweight build and self-propelled motor, using it is even easier (and cheaper) than hiring a maid.

As animal enthusiasts, we love a good vacuum for pet hair. The Bissell Crosswavetakes this a step further with the inclusion of dryandwet mess capabilities. Do double duty by mopping and vacuuming all in one single push. It beats doing two separate chores, especially when you can snag the Crosswave at a savings of 41%. The discount is so good, it’s one of our Editor picks for Prime Day!

Originally Published: December 31, 1969