Essential Cleaning Supplies

By Emerald Lillywhite


When you want to clean your house, you are going to need proper cleaning supplies. You need to make sure that you get the right cleaning supplies though. If you do it wrong, you could end up causing more harm than good, and that's never a good situation. Good supplies will raise your quality of cleaning, as well as the time you will spend on the project.

Before you even buy the product from the store, it is important to read the label on the bottle. The labels will list its common uses, any precautions, and solutions. Even though a product might be labeled as an "all-purpose" cleaner, it may not be good for every surface. Products that contain strong chemical like ammonia may permanently damage laminates or other plastic surfaces. Sometimes strong cleaners are not necessary to get the job done. The only thing you might need is mild soap and warm water.

When trying to clean the house for a large annual cleaning or a light everyday cleaning, it is a good idea to get your essential cleaning supplies together before you start your cleaning. But, what are the essential supplies that will be needed most often? Think about the things that you will need to clean.

The ceiling is the best place to start, and it will be quite dusty. There will be fan blades to clean, there will be corners, and of course there will be the tops of shelves. These may all be cleaned with a rag, and all you need to do is get a regular rag. Don't worry about all of those fancy cleaning supplies, as a regular rag will do just fine.

Your cleaning kit will not be complete unless you have some sort of window washing fluid. It's not that expensive, and the best way for you to wash your windows is to use a standard fluid with a newspaper to wipe. Believe it or not, newspaper leaves it streak-free.

Anti-bacterial spray will help out quite a bit. There are different types of spray, some which are good for bathrooms, and some which are good for kitchens. Make sure that you have one of each, and make sure that you use them frequently.

A bucket and mop will do well for the floor, and of course you will need a sweeper and a bottle of carpet cleaner for those areas that are carpeted. Having a complete housecleaning kit together will keep you ready for action at any time.

This kit will make it easy for you to clean your house, no matter when you decide to do it.




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