How to use - Cotton Bag

Pack Your Items: Place your items inside the cotton bag, ensuring they are arranged in a way that distributes weight evenly. Heavy items should be placed at the bottom to prevent the bag from tipping over or becoming uncomfortable to carry. Be mindful not to overfill the bag to avoid straining the seams.
Secure the Opening: Once your items are packed, close the opening of the cotton bag. Tighten the drawstring closure mechanism to secure the contents.
Use for Shopping: Take your cotton bag with you when shopping. When shopping for groceries, use separate bags for different categories of items to prevent cross-contamination.
Use for Storage: Cotton bags can also be used for storage around the house. Store seasonal clothing, shoes, accessories, or household items in cotton bags to keep them organized and protected from dust and pests. Label the bags for easy identification.
Reuse and Repeat: After using your cotton bag, empty it and store it in a convenient location for future use. Cotton bags are durable and can be reused multiple times, reducing the need for single-use plastic bags and helping to minimise waste.
Share the Message: Spread awareness about the benefits of using cotton bags by encouraging others to make the switch from plastic bags. Share tips on social media, participate in community clean-up events, or give cotton bags as gifts to friends and family.

It all started in the 90s...

Home Essentials was born from a simple idea: that the best remedies are often the ones your grandparents already knew.

Long before the internet was full of advice, Kiwi families were reaching for trusted, time-honoured solutions: Eucalyptus oil for a comforting bedtime routine, sweet almond oil for baby massage, or acetone for tackling stubborn stains! Simple. Effective. Honest.

For over 3 decades, we have made traditional first aid and everyday remedies available to every New Zealand household.

Used in kitchens, bathroom cabinets, and laundry rooms across the country, our products have been trusted, adapted, and passed on by generations of Kiwi families.

Chances are, some of them are already part of your cupboard staples!

1990s - where it all began

The Home Essentials adventure started in New Zealand in the 1990s, with a clear ambition: to bring simple, trustworthy everyday products and traditional household remedies into Kiwis' everyday lives.

At a time when families wanted reliable, no-fuss solutions they could trust, Home Essentials was there, on the shelf, ready when it mattered most.

2010s - Growing with kiwi families

As New Zealand families evolved, so did we.

In 2014, Home Essentials introduced a refreshed look with updated packaging, reflecting our continued commitment to quality and trusted care.

The products remained the same ones parents and grandparents had relied on for years, now presented with a cleaner, clearer look for a new generation.

2020s - A new chapter, the same values

In 2023, Home Essentials unveiled an apothecary-inspired redesign and expanded internationally, growing its range to meet the needs of modern Kiwi families.

Alongside its classic staples, Home Essentials introduced ingredients that kiwis are actively now looking to weave into their everyday routines. From soothing Aloe Vera, to skin-loving Vitamin E, and innovative Hypochlorous Acid, we have broaden the range, only building on the same honest values.