11 Generic Products You Should Buy at Costco



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Infant formula

All infant formulas must meet federal standards, so you can be sure any powder you feed your baby is safe and healthy.

At 49 cents per ounce, Kirkland Signature ProCare infant formula is one of the most affordable formulas out there — and was ranked No. 1 by Wirecutter. According to the product review site, Costco’s private-label infant formula contains many of the same extra nutrients as formulas that cost two or three times as much.



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Liquid laundry detergent

Both Consumer Reports and Wirecutter have rated the Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean liquid laundry detergent as the best budget laundry detergent. It costs 12 cents per load, based on Costco’s online price. (The price may be even lower at a warehouse.)

Consumer Reports also named the Free & Clear variation the best detergent for baby clothes — and it also costs 12 cents per load online.



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Alcohol

Costco’s alcohol department offers plenty of standout generic gems. Kirkland Signature vodka outperformed Grey Goose in many blind taste tests at less than half of the price. As for its wine, Kirkland’s malbec, rioja, zinfandel and sauvignon blanc were well-received in a casual taste test.

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Gasoline

Kirkland Signature gasoline has been certified to meet the Top Tier performance standards, which means it contains special additives to clean your engine and help it run more efficiently. Costco’s fuel is also typically cheaper than its competitors and comes in both premium and regular grades.



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Toilet paper

Toilet paper has emerged as one of the hottest commodities of the coronavirus pandemic. If you’re looking to get the most out of your money, Kirkland Signature Bath Tissue is a good bet at 63 cents per roll, based on the online price. (The price may be even lower at a warehouse.)



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Maple syrup

You can find a deal on this often-expensive product at Costco. The Kirkland Signature Organic Pure Maple Syrup costs just 37 cents per ounce online, compared to about 59 cents for a similar maple syrup from Whole Foods Market’s house brand, 365.

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