And below are the non-food items you should stockpile when they are on sale:
11. Medicines
You will never know when you get sick or when you get injured. This is why you should always keep your medicine cabinet fully supplied. From paracetamol to alcohol to gauze, make sure that you have great amounts of them. You also need to make sure you regularly check expiration dates and replace all expired medications, creams and dressings as needed.
12. Candles, Matches, and Lighters
A lot of people seem to take these products for granted. These are much-needed items during emergencies or calamities when the power gets cut off. You should be careful where you store your matches and lighters. You should keep them in a place away from a source of heat which might accidentally ignite them and also way out of reach of children.
13. Firewood
Do you host a lot of barbecue parties at home or have a fireplace? It’s a good idea to stockpile wood, especially leading up to winter – just make sure it’s in a dry and covered area.
14. Bicarbonate Soda
There’s a reason why bicarb soda is in every kitchen cupboard in Australia. It’s not only used for baking purposes, it’s also very effective for cleaning and washing purposes. It’s usually used in cleaning rusted sinks and dirtied tiles.
15. Kitchen Utensils like Plates, Spoons, Forks, and Mugs
These are among the items that often go on special sale. Most households change plates and mugs in a yearly basis. This is not to mention the ones that get broken or get lost. This is why, it’s a great idea to stockpile kitchen utensils whenever you can.
16. Dish Washing Soap and Gloves
These are products that are consumed easily so they run out fast. For this reason, it’s a good idea to have some in bulk so you always have it on hand when you need it.
17. Toilet Paper
Don’t you hate it when you run out of toilet paper? Well, you don’t have to go through it again by buying them in bulk. Although they occupy a bit of space, they can last a lifetime as long as you keep them in a dry place.
18. Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Normally, you should brush your teeth two or three times a day. That’s a lot of toothpaste used especially if you live in a home with a huge family, so it’s bound to run out!
19. School Supplies like Writing Pads, Pencils, Pens, Crayons, etc.
This is very important if there are students in your household. These items are also easy to store and they don’t occupy too much space.
20. Shampoo, Bathing Soap, Deodorants, and Mouthwash
These are essential household items that you should never run out off. Keep yourself and your family always clean and healthy by stockpiling these items.