I recently moved into a new space and for the first time, the husband and I are living without our parents, and that means we are learning how to keep a house running as each day passes. Keeping a house clean is a lot of work. Even with house help, it’s a tedious process. Honestly, I didn’t know I needed so many tools and products. So after months of trying and testing, I’ve put together a list of necessary cleaning tools that I believe no home should be without. Pro-tip: Keep trying and testing different brands to suit your style and needs.
For The Kitchen
• Sponges and/or sponge brush
• Dish soap
• Steel wool or other abrasive scrubbing pad
• Microfiber cloth
• Hand towels
• Mini squeegee
• Oven cleaner
• Cleaning solutions or sprays for electronics
• Surface specific cleaner, if you need it for a surface like granite, marble, or stainless steel
For The Bathroom
• Toilet brush
• Spray bottle with tile cleaner
• Cleaning products including phenyl and toilet bowl cleaner/bleach
• All-purpose cleaning spray
• Glass cleaner
• Clean rags or paper towels
• Rubber gloves
• Microfiber mop
• Squeegee
• Abrasive scrubbing sponge
Living Room, Bedroom And Miscellaneous Spaces
• Broom / dustpan
• Microfiber cloths
• Glass cleaner
• Mop
• Cobweb brush
• Lint Roller