EOFY sale 2020: 10 last-minute homeware deals to take advantage of now

From a $399 Dyson stick vacuum to a bargain do-it-all slow cooker, take advantage of these mid-year sales before June 30.

Dyson stick vacuum cleaners have become a covetted household appliance. Picture: Dyson

With June 30 just around the corner, the last days of this year’s EOFY sales are fast approaching.

If you’ve been eyeing off a good buy, now is the time to act before prices go back to normal.

Or if you are still hunting around, we’ve curated the best deals on homewares and appliances that should be on your radar. From a fantastically priced Dyson stick vacuum to a two-in-one slow cooker and pressure cooker combo that’s more than 50 per cent off, here’s what we’ve got our eyes on.

1. A DO-IT-ALL BLENDER

Shop: Breville, The Q Blender: Smoked Hickory, $399 (from $699) OR Ninja, Foodi Cold/Hot Blender, $299 (from $399)

Add warming soups, healthy breakfast smoothies, iso cocktails and yummy dips to your kitchen repertoire with the help of a high-powered blender. While they’re a hefty splurge at full price, picking one up during a sale can save you hundreds of dollars.

Picture: Breville.

Picture: Ninja.

2. THE COVETED DYSON VACUUM

Shop: Dyson, V7 Cord-Free Cordless Vacuum, $399 (originally $699)

If owning a Dyson stick vacuum cleaner has been high on your wishlist, you can currently nab their V7 model for 43 per cent off. The cordless design offers up to 30-minutes of dust-busting suction or six minutes of ‘boosted suction power,’ making the tiresome chore easier than ever.

It’ll almost make vacuuming fun. Almost. Picture: Dyson.

3. THE KITCHEN HELPER

Shop: Kitchen Aid, 7-Cup Food Processor, $179 (from $249)

Blitz through your food prep with the help of a food processor to do all that mixing, chopping, dicing and slicing for you. Whether you’re whipping up a weeknight pesto, curry or pasta sauce, you’ll be amazed at how much time you save.

Picture: Kitchen Aid.

4. THE INVESTMENT PIECE

Shop: Global, Teikoku Knife Block Set, $289 (comes with a bonus Two Piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set valued at $39.95)

On the other hand, if MasterChef has you itching to practice your knife skills, a high-quality knife will have you slicing and julienning like a pro in no time. Although this five-piece premium kit will set you back a few hundred dollars, Global knives are known for their expert craftsmanship and sharp and durable blades. Plus, they come in a very bench-worthy bamboo knife block.

Picture: Harvey Norman.

5. THE $20 BUY

Shop: Bialetti, 5kg Capacity Platform Kitchen Scale, $19.99 (from $27.95)

Anyone who has had to convert imperial measurements to metric figures will know the pain that comes with balancing your ingredients to the nearest gram. For a $20 investment, this scale will take away all that guess work, with added options to view measures in pounds, grams, millilitres, ounces, fluid ounces.

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6. THE MUST-HAVE GADGET

Shop: Tefal, Ultimate Fry Deluxe Air Fryer, $299 (from $399) OR Healthy Choice, 6L Pressure & Slow Cooker, $78 (from $199.95)

Whether you have your heart set on a air fryer, slow cooker or pressure cooker, these clever appliances will basically do the cooking for you. Essentially a countertop oven, air fryers are fast gaining momentum for their ability to cook anything from healthy chips to a roast chicken and even cakes. Slow-cookers have also won over the hearts of home cooks whose priority is convenience. All you have to do is add your ingredients to the pot, set the timer and the machine will do the rest for you.

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7. THE AT-HOME BARISTA

Shop: Sunbeam, Mini Barista Espresso Machine, $269

If you‘re looking for a new hobby, kill two birds with one stone and dip your toe into the world of DIY coffee. Whether your go-to order is a latte, cappucino, long black or shot of espresso, you can do it all with this cafe inspired model. Plus, the machine practically pays for itself when you consider how much you’ll save from not buying takeaway coffees.

Picture: Harvey Norman.

8. THE ‘HAVE FOREVER’ KITCHEN BUY

Shop: Smith+Nobel, Traditions 5L Cast Iron Casserole Almond Gold, $71.97 (from $119.95)

There’s a reason why heavy cast iron pots are one of the most coveted pieces on the market.

The often pricey pieces are loved for their durability and expert heat-retention properties and you can use them both on a stove top and in the oven. For a full list of on-sale cast iron pots and pans, head to our full buying guide here.

Picture: Harris Scarfe.

Picture: Harris Scarfe.