The best bulk items at Sam's Club to save money, from Tide Pods to shampoo

One of The best way to save money is to buy your essentials in bulk. It's not the most exciting prospect (saving money is rare), but you can save a significant chunk of cash in the long run by stocking up on large quantities of everyday items from toothpaste to toilet paper to pet food. Name brands will almost always decrease the price of a product, per unit, as the package size increases. And, since you have a place to store them, it also means fewer trips to the grocery store (or at least lighter trips).

At a Glance: The Best Bulk Items to buy at Sam's Club

But when we say buying in bulk saves you money, we don't mean cleaning out the toilet paper section at your local grocery store. Instead, you'll want to make your bulk purchases through a wholesaler. Such a destination? Sam's Club. The membership-only warehouse retailer is a great place to score discounts on staples — especially if you're looking to buy in bulk.

The best bulk items to buy at Sam's Club

Below are ten of our favorite things to buy in bulk at Sam's Club. We chose products from either name brands like Crest and Tide, or Sam's Club's in-house label, Member's Mark. We've checked Sam's Club prices on all products to make sure you're getting one better deal than you'd get at Amazon, Target and Walmart. Compared to similar products at one of these retailers, these products represent an average savings of 39%.

All products have over 100 customer reviews (most have 1,000+) and an average customer rating of at least 3.7/5 stars.

If you're not already a Sam's Club member, join here. Right now, Sam's Club is running a deal that gives you 50% off the membership price, bringing it down to just $25. In addition to access to retail locations, Sam's Club members receive many perks, including same-day delivery and in-store scanning and shopping.

1. Crest 3D White Ultra Whitening Toothpaste (5-pack)

One of the easiest things to buy in bulk is toothpaste. You don't need a lot of space to store it, but, obviously, it's something you'll always need. Sam's Club offers this five-pack of Crest 3D White Ultra toothpaste for just under $16, making it a great deal, per tube, compared to other retailers. (44% off compared to the same five-pack Walmart).

2. Member's Mark Men's Boxer Briefs (5-pack)

Most men don't replace their underwear enough. I know because I was one of those guys until I started buying underwear in bulk. I won't have them all in my rotation at once: Just buy a few large packages, like this one from Sam's Club's in-house brand, Member's Mark, and put some away for the day your rotation starts to fray. (Save 17% off a five-pack of Hanes underwear Target).

3. Charmin Ultra Strong Toilet Paper (32 rolls)

Saving toilet paper has more benefits than just saving money. You won't have to lug those big packages out of the grocery store, and you're less likely to run out of toilet paper unexpectedly (which is a disaster). Sam's Club is offering this Charmin Ultra Strong 32-roll pack for just $28.88. Right now, the same amount will cost you several dollars more, per package, at Amazon, Target, or Walmart. (40% off compared to Charmin Ultra Strong on Amazon).

4. Safeguard Ultimate Care Hand Wash (pack of 3)

At just under $10, this three-pack of Safeguard hand soap is great. Hand soap is another soap that easily fits in the cupboard or under the sink, making it a good option to buy in bulk. (58% off compared to the same three-pack on Amazon).

5. Pantene Pro-V Ultimate Care Shampoo (38 oz)

Buying in bulk doesn't just have to mean buying more of something. For example, this Pantene shampoo comes in a large 38-ounce container at Sam's Club, lowering the price for you and reducing waste since you won't have to throw out as many containers. (54% off compared to the same bottle at Walmart).

6. Old Spice High Endurance Deodorant

No one likes the feeling of rubbing a mostly empty deodorant into your armpit. Pick up one (or a few) of these Old Spice High Endurance packs from Sam's Club. You get five sticks for $13.48, which is a great price per stick compared to other major retailers. (46% off per stick compared to a similar package on Amazon).

7. Member's Mark Stemless Crystal Wine Glasses (8 Pieces)

We believe that good dinners end with a broken glass (or two). If yours needs replacing, save money by picking up this eight-piece set from Member's Mark. Crystal glasses are 19 ounces and feature lead-free construction. (66% off per glass compared to similar glasses on Amazon).

8. Tide Pods laundry detergent

Tide Pods are usually about 30¢ per pod when purchased at other stores, but Sam's Club has this 156-count pack for $29.98. They are only 19¢ a pod and come in four bags for easy storage and transport to the washing machine. (21% off per pod compared to Target).

9. Member's Mark 33-gal Garbage Bags (pack of 90)

Garbage bags are another one we like to buy in bulk and stick under the sink. This big box from Sam's Club is $18 and comes with 90 bags, priced at 20¢ a bag. (13% off per bag compared to similar trash bags on Amazon).

10. Member Mark Lamb + Brown Rice Dry Dog Food (35 lbs)

Good dog food (things you actually want your dog to eat) can be expensive, which is why this dry dog ​​food at Sam's Club is great. It's made in the USA using pasture-raised lamb and brown rice that's healthy for dogs of all sizes and costs just $1.23 per pound in this 35-pound bag. (37% off per pound compared to a similar recipe from Purina).