Equipment & Cleaning Products

Chemical House Cleaning Materials

Having the right supplies and equipment makes all the difference when it comes to house cleaning, in terms of both effectiveness and efficiency.

Vacuum – Vacuums work on both hard and soft surfaces, such as carpet, floors and upholstery.
Bucket – Using a bucket, as opposed to filling a sink with cleaning, makes it much easier to tackle floors.
Rags or chamois mop – This tool works for many types of hard surface flooring.
Floor cleaner detergent – This type of cleaner works on most counter tops, sinks and stove tops

All-purpose cleaner
Scrubbing sponges (buy a five-pack!)
Microfiber cloths – Microfibers are mostly made of polyester, and, unlike cotton, they leave no lint behind.
Warm water mixed with a basic dish-washing soap (for stone counter-tops)

Grout and tile cleaner – An acid-based, scrub-free solution works best on bathtub and shower tile, as well as toilets.
Grout brush – These narrow brushes help you free grout lines of debris, resulting in longer-lasting grout.
All-purpose cleaner

Glass cleaner – Opt for a streak-free formula to clean your mirrors, windows and other glass with less effort.
Lint roller
Extendable duster – No matter your height, you will be able to reach the tops of the ceiling fans in your home with one of these handy cleaning tools.
Vacuum

Steam power
Baking Soda – cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours, and purifies the air.
Borax – is a powder or crystalline salt used as a water softener, disinfectant, and deodorizer. Cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors without damaging the finish.
Essential Oils – some have anti-bacterial properties.
Fresh citrus – Cuts grease, purifies the air, natural deodorize.
Vegetable Glycerin
Vinegar – cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up.
Washing Soda (sodium carbonate) – It cuts grease, remove stains, neutralizes odors.
Hydrogen peroxide – killing germs.
Rubbing alcohol – killing germs and even mildew.
Kosher or sea salt
Castile soap – eco soap fight against dirt, grease, and unwanted germs.
Coconut and olive oil
Distillate water