As the final shopping days of 2025 approach, a clear trend has emerged from the Black Friday frenzy. HuffPost Canada readers overwhelmingly sought out practical, budget-friendly items to solve everyday household problems. An analysis of internal data from November reveals the 15 products that flew off the digital shelves, with the welcome news that several are still available at their discounted holiday prices.
Affordable Solutions for Home and Kitchen
The shopping habits of readers highlighted a strong desire for value and convenience. A major theme was finding tools that make daily chores easier without breaking the bank. This was evident in the sustained popularity of a simple yet ingenious $4 cat toy, which behaviourists endorse for brilliantly engaging a cat's hunting instincts. Despite being featured in October, interest remained high throughout November.
In the kitchen, a glass food storage container set from Walmart became a Black Friday hit, perfect for holiday meal prep and leftovers. Originally selling out, the 34-piece set in grey has been restocked, while a 30-piece pink set remains heavily discounted. The durable, airtight containers offer year-round utility.
Another kitchen hero that requires no introduction is Dawn Powerwash dish spray, hailed as the "holy grail of dish soaps." A perennial favourite, it cuts through grease with minimal scrubbing and earned a HuffPicks Award earlier in 2025. Readers and editors alike praise its magical ability to make food residue simply fall away.
Cleaning and Home Automation Favourites
Cleaning products that save time and effort were clearly a priority. The Wet & Forget shower cleaner spray was a top seller, even though it wasn't on sale for Black Friday, demonstrating that shoppers are willing to pay full price for its no-scrub convenience. Similarly, a powerful mold stain remover gel attracted hundreds of orders after going on sale just before Thanksgiving. Reviewers claim it effectively eliminates years-old mold on various surfaces.
Home automation also captured shoppers' attention. An Amazon smart plug was a popular Cyber Week pick, allowing users to connect devices like coffee makers and lamps to Alexa for automated routines. Though no longer on sale, it remains under $25 at full price, offering a simple way to add smart functionality to any home.
Lasting Discounts on Home Comfort and Decor
The pursuit of comfort and style at a discount was another strong trend. A midweight comforter from Wayfair Sleep saw readers jump on a deep Black Friday discount of over 60%. The deal has ended, but it's still available at a major markdown in all sizes. Made with a down-alternative fill, it's designed for year-round use.
In home decor, a set of washable 8-by-10 area rugs from Amazon caught eyes before Black Friday even started. Some colourways remain massively discounted. The rugs are stain-resistant, machine-washable, and designed to be pet- and kid-friendly.
Perhaps the most viral home item was the Stanley Quencher H2.0 tumbler, rarely on sale. A Black Friday deal on these TikTok-famous cups drew significant interest, and select colours are still 50% off. The insulated tumblers keep drinks hot or cold for hours and come with a lifetime warranty.
Other notable bestsellers included a multipurpose jar opener for those with arthritis or low grip strength, a surge protector power strip with wide-spaced outlets, an absorbent diatomaceous earth sink mat hailed as "wizardry," a Shark Pet cordless vacuum still at 51% off, and a wooden nativity scene for understated holiday decor.
The data paints a picture of Canadian shoppers in November 2025: pragmatic, value-driven, and focused on products that deliver genuine solutions for home, family, and pets. For those still looking to check items off their list, the extended availability of some Black Friday prices offers a welcome second chance.
