It is much easier to keep your house clean if you have the right cleaning supplies on hand to get the job done.
Putting together a household cleaning supply kit where all of your basic cleaning supplies are all in one place where you can see what you have and what you need as well as keep those essentials organized.
Building Your Cleaning Supply Kit
Start with a sturdy cleaning caddy to keep all of your cleaning supplies tucked away in. A cleaning caddy will help you keep all of your supplies organized and easily stored away under your sink or on a shelf in your utility room.
#1. All Purpose Cleaner
The first thing in your cleaning kit should be a good all purpose cleaner. Something that cleans a variety of surfaces, allowing you to cut down on the amount of cleaning supplies you will need.
A good all purpose cleaner can be used to clean counter tops, appliances, sinks, tubs, and even floors.
#2. Glass and Mirror Cleaner
You are also going to want to include in your cleaning supply kit a good glass and mirror cleaner to leave your windows, mirrors and all of the glass surfaces in your home.
You want a glass cleaner that cleans your windows sparkling bright and dries without streaks.
#3. Disinfectant
There are just some surfaces you are going to need to disinfect, such as kitchen countertops, baby chair trays and even around your toilet seat.
So, having a high quality easy to use disinfectant in your household cleaning kit is a must. If possible look for a bleach free disinfectant to use.
#4. Abrasive Cleaner
To get that cooked on food particles and other hard to remove dirt and grime from surfaces of your home, you are going to need a good abrasive cleaner.
Something like Soft Scrub should work in most cases. You can and should also keep a box of Baking soda in your cleaning kit since this little kitchen item can work both as an abrasive cleaner and a deodorizer.
#5. Magic Eraser
This is a versatile cleaning tool that removes scuff marks, soap scum, crayon, and other stubborn stains from a variety of hard surfaces with minimal effort. Simply dampen it with water and gently scrub, but always spot-test first, as its mildly abrasive texture can dull or damage some finishes.
#6. Gloves
Gloves are definitely one of the essential things you need to have in your household cleaning kit. You should always wear gloves before cleaning to protect your hands from the unpleasant side effects of cleaning products and from germs as well.
#7. Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Even if you have those no scrub toilet bowl cleaners that sit in your bowl, you are still going to want a bottle of toilet bowl cleaner to clean your toilet and to keep in you cleaning supply kit.
In addition, a squirt of toilet bowl cleaner will also remove rust stains from sinks, tubs and showers as well.
#8. Cleaning Cloths
Of course, you are going to need a few cleaning cloths and nothing could be better than microfiber cloths since these cloths can be used over and over again and don’t leave behind any lint on windows or stainless steel.
#9. Tooth Brush
A toothbrush is a must for cleaning tile grout as well as cleaning around other tight surfaces.
You can either use an old toothbrush you have or often the dollar store sells packs of 2, 3, or 4 for a very low price.
#10. Hand Squeegee
A hand squeegee is perfect for cleaning windows and mirrors and will even work to remove excess water off your shower walls after you are through cleaning before you towel dry them.
Other Household Cleaning Essentials
- Toilet Bowl Brush with Holder – A Toilet Bowl Brush is also a must have cleaning tool. Getting one with a holder will help keep things neat and tidy.
- Mop
- Sponges
- Furniture Polisher
- Feather Duster
- Broom and Dustpan
- Vacuum Cleaner
While all of these items are essential for cleaning your home, you need to consider what your must have items are when deciding what your cleaning supply kit should include.
