Are you ready to finally tackle the mess that’s built up around your house? Before you can start even start crossing tasks off your cleaning to-do list you’ll need to have the right tools for the job. The right cleaning tools and products will help you knock out dirt, grease, and grim more efficiently and in less time.
I’ve put together a list of 10 essential cleaning products as well as 8 additional products that while not necessary, are nice to have.
Where to buy your cleaning supplies
From what I’ve seen, the best places to buy cleaning supplies are either Costco or Sams Club. The price per oz is generally much cheaper than what you would pay at a regular store, and you can almost always find them on sale.
Amazon is another great place to buy cleaning supplies. You can use their subscribe and save to get a discount on the products you regularly use. I’ve included Amazon links along with all the product recommendations.
One thing I’ve realized since I’ve had kids is that you always want to have extra cleaning supplies on hand. The last thing you want is for a kid to be sick in the middle of the night and you’re out of disinfectant cleaner and rubber gloves. It’s good practice to have at least one unopened product in case of a cleaning emergency.
Essential Cleaning Products
These essential items are going to form your basic daily cleaning kit. Together they can tackle almost anything that you’re going to encounter during your regular day to day cleaning.
Mop – O-Cedar Easywring Microfiber Spin Mop & Bucket Floor Cleaning System 
Vacuum – Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional 
All-purpose cleaner – Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner
Glass cleaner – Windex Vinegar Glass and Window Cleaner Spray Bottle
Disinfectant cleaner ( something with bleach) Clorox Commercial Solutions Clorox Clean-Up All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach
Microfiber cloths – Simple Houseware 50 Pack Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Sponge – Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges, Pack of 9 Scrub Sponges
Rubber gloves – 10-Pairs Reusable Rubber Dishwashing Gloves
Toilet bowl brush – Compact Freestanding Plastic Toilet Bowl Brush and Holder 
Toilet bowl cleaner – Lysol Power Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Nice To have cleaning products
These products are what I consider “nice to have on hand” items. They’re things that aren’t vital to the cleaning process but they do make things easier and a little faster.
Oven cleaner – 409 Heavy Duty Spray-On Oven Cleaner 
Stainless steel cleaner – Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish
Barkeepers friend (great for cleaning pots and pans) – Bar Keepers Friend Powdered Cleanser 12-Ounces (3-Pack)
Oven top cleaner – for glass ovens – Weiman Cooktop Cleaner Kit – Cook Top Cleaner Polish, Scrubbing Pad, Cleaning Tool, and Cooktop Razor Scraper
Extendable duster (for ceiling fans and other hard to reach places) – Bendable Extra Long Microfiber Duster with Extension Pole 
Furniture Polish – Old English Lemon Oil Furniture Polish
Dusting Spray – Endust Multi-Surface Dusting and Cleaning Spray
Magic Erasers – Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable, Cleaning Pads with Durafoam,
If you have these 10 essential cleaning products and 8 nice to have cleaning products on hand you’ll be ready to tackle whatever mess life has to throw at you!
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