I'm a single person who only shops at Costco 3 times a year. Here are the 15 items I always buy.

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Joy LovingAug 13, 2022, 20:14 IST
I'm a single person who only shops at Costco 3 times a year. Here are the 15 items I always buy.

I buy lots of household staples at Costco, like toilet paper and bar soap.Joy Loving

  • I make a trip to Costco about three times a year to primarily stock up on household staples.
  • I always make sure to snag toilet paper, allergy medicine, paper towels, and body butter.
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If you have sensitive skin, this pack of Dove bar soap is a must-buy.

If you have sensitive skin, this pack of Dove bar soap is a must-buy.
This Dove bar soap is specially made for sensitive skin.Joy Loving

As a single person, I try not to overbuy too many goods, but I can't resist the call of Costco. I go about three times a year to stock up on my favorite staples.

Although many people venture to Costco for food, I mostly get household, health, and beauty products — like this Dove bar soap.

This package of 16 soaps sells for $16.99, which breaks down to just over $1 per bar. In other stores, a two-pack of this product can cost over $4.

Sensodyne toothpaste is great for my sensitive teeth.

Sensodyne toothpaste is great for my sensitive teeth.
Costco sells a four-pack of Sensodyne toothpaste.Joy Loving

My dentist has always recommended Sensodyne toothpaste for my sensitive teeth, and I've since become a fan.

I can get this four-pack for $29.99, or about $7.49 per tube.

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I also grab this six-pack of Oral-B Glide floss for my dental needs.

I also grab this six-pack of Oral-B Glide floss for my dental needs.
Oral-B's Glide floss is a favorite of mine.Joy Loving

Oral-B's Glide floss is my favorite. It's thin and silky, so it easily moves between my teeth.

This six-pack costs $16.99.

I love the slab of salmon you can get at Costco.

I love the slab of salmon you can get at Costco.
Costco's wild Alaskan salmon costs about $18 per pound.Kelli Catana

When I do buy food at Costco, salmon is my first choice.

The wild Alaskan salmon costs about $18 per pound, and I usually buy up to a 2-pound slab. When I get home, I cut it up into filets and freeze them.

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Tiolet paper is handy to buy in bulk.

Tiolet paper is handy to buy in bulk.
The Kirkland Signature pack of bath tissue comes with 30 rolls.Joy Loving

I think Kirkland's toilet paper is some of the best you can buy, even compared to other big-name brands.

This pack comes with 30 rolls for $22.99, and I usually share or split it with a friend.

Systane drops have been a lifesaver for my chronically dry eyes.

Systane drops have been a lifesaver for my chronically dry eyes.
Each pack of Systane eye drops comes with three 10-milliliter bottles.Joy Loving

Systane drops are great for dry-eye relief.

This package comes with three 10-milliliter bottles and usually costs $23.99, but I recently bought it at a discount for $19.99.

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I regularly take vitamin B-12 supplements.

I regularly take vitamin B-12 supplements.
The Nature's Bounty bottle of vitamin B-12 I buy comes with 300 tablets.Joy Loving

I don't take a multivitamin, but I do take a few supplements for energy, like B-12 — though the effects vary from person to person.

I grabbed a bottle of 300 tablets on sale at Costco for $18.99, and I won't need to buy more for almost a year.

Weekly cleaning is easy with these Swiffer dusters.

Weekly cleaning is easy with these Swiffer dusters.
Each pack of Swiffer dusters also comes with a handle.Joy Loving

I dust my home at least once per week, and these Swiffer dusters are my favorite because they catch every spec.

You can spend over $10 for a 10-pack at some other stores, but Costco sells 28 (plus a handle) for $16.99.

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These Swiffer dry-sweeping cloths are a need if you have furry pets.

These Swiffer dry-sweeping cloths are a need if you have furry pets.
Each pack of Swiffer dry cloths comes with 50 pads.Joy Loving

I only have one cat, but the amount of fur he sheds around my home can feel like five. So I don't know what I'd do without these dry-sweeping cloths I use to clean my floors.

You can get this large box of 50 cloths for $14.09.

I think these migraine-relief tablets are just as good as their name-brand competitors.

I think these migraine-relief tablets are just as good as their name-brand competitors.
Kirkland's migraine-relief tablets help relieve my chronic migraines.Joy Loving

I've suffered from chronic migraines since I was a child, so I always keep medication on hand.

I used to take a name-brand tablet, but when I found this option at Costco for about $19, I made the switch and saved money in the process.

This bottle comes with 400 tablets, so I also won't need to buy more for a while.

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The Costco-brand paper towels are durable and absorbent.

The Costco-brand paper towels are durable and absorbent.
Each pack of Kirkland Signature paper towels comes with 12 large rolls.Joy Loving

Each roll of Kirkland's paper towels comes with 160 sheets. And with 12 rolls, this pack tends to last me a while.

I snag the package for $22.99 and sometimes share it with other people.

I take allergy medication year-round.

I take allergy medication year-round.
Kirkland's allergy pills are a great price.Joy Loving

I experience allergies all year, not just seasonally.

So each year, I pick up a bottle of 365 Kirkland Aller-Tec tablets for about $14 to keep my allergies at bay.

Comparatively, a 30-count bottle of Zyrtec, a popular name-brand alternative, can cost over $20.

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I love a good pizza, and the wholesale chain has plenty of options.

I love a good pizza, and the wholesale chain has plenty of options.
I'll often snag a three-pack of Roncadin's pizza.Joy Loving

Costco has a few different multipacks of pizza with three or four medium to large pies.

I usually pick up Kirkland's four-pack for $16.99, or a box of three Roncadin pizzas for $14.99.

Most frozen, single pizzas at other grocery stores can range between $5 to $9, so both options are solid deals.

Nutrius' Brazilian body butter is the answer to my dry-skin woes.

Nutrius' Brazilian body butter is the answer to my dry-skin woes.
Nutrius' Brazilian body butter is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.Joy Loving

I'm a huge fan of body butter, and this one from Nutrius — made with ingredients like acai and coconut oil — is among the best I've tried. It's also vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

A two-pack costs $24.99.

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I love the amazing scents in this pack of AirWick essential oils.

I love the amazing scents in this pack of AirWick essential oils.
This pack of AirWick essential oils comes with both lavender-and-chamomile and fresh-waters bottles.Joy Loving

I like the fresh scent of essential oils to hit me as soon as I walk through my door.

This pack of eight (plus one plug-in) keeps my home smelling great in-between cleanings or no matter what I'm cooking. I can choose from scents like lavender and chamomile or fresh waters.

Some stores sell packages of two AirWick essential-oil bottles for about $8, but Costco offers this nine-pack for $15.99.

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