Essential List of Cleaning Supplies for a house

The Eureka Mighty Mite is a powerful, compact bagged corded vacuum that costs about $70. It outperforms most cordless and robot vacuums. Strong suction, a long hose, and removable plastic attachments make it easy to use and clean. It’s great on hard floors (wood, stone, tile) and works well on carpets and rugs, though it lacks a motorized brush roll. This is an affordable, durable option for most households.

Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds is a biodegradable, all‑organic cleaner safe for almost any surface. It works well for mopping and wiping wood tables and counters, is health‑friendly (non‑hormone disrupting), and is a concentrated, economical all‑purpose cleaner that lasts — about $15.

Cleaning vinegar is a stronger, more concentrated vinegar than regular food vinegar. Its acidity breaks down grime and it can be mixed with water or Dawn dish soap for bathroom cleaning. Avoid using it on natural stone because it can damage the surface. Vinegar also deodorizes well—used in a spray or mop solution, the strong smell fades quickly and it neutralizes other odors.

Scotch-Brite blue sponges are the only non-scratching ones. They’re safe on windows, glass, showers, metal, steel, wood, granite, stone—won’t scratch. The green sponges are the roughest and can scratch surfaces. Other colors vary in abrasiveness, so choose carefully. I recommend the blue sponge to avoid damaging your home and belongings.

Odoban is a strong, concentrated cleaner and disinfectant that removes grease, grime, dirt, and odors. It can be used on laundry, upholstery, carpets, and as an air freshener. It comes in several scents; my favorite is the laundry scent, which I also use in my washing.

Every kitchen should have a food-grade sanitizer. Though common in commercial kitchens, it kills viruses and bacteria in under 30 seconds, is hypoallergenic, rinse-free, and EPA Safer Choice–rated. Ordinary sprays can leave harmful residues that affect you, your children, and pets, which is why professionals rely on this sanitizer.

Every home should have a few good microfiber cloths—one for dusting, one for wiping, and one for drying. You’ll find them in the auto or cleaning sections of stores. They won’t scratch surfaces and trap dust, dirt, and grime with electrostatic charge instead of sending it into the air. Rinse them in hot water and the fibers release the dirt, so the cloths get clean again. They’re eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and make cleaning much easier.

Entering New Places

As 2025 came to an end, I caught myself thinking about what actually made the year feel worth the effort. One moment hit different: seeing my story in Chamber630’s Summer 2025 newsletter. It wasn’t just “nice recognition.” It felt personal. It felt earned.

Being part of Chamber630 has pushed me in ways I didn’t expect. I’m not naturally the type to walk into a room full of business owners and start talking like I’ve got everything figured out. But showing up anyway, having conversations, and connecting with people who want to see others grow changed me fast. It made running my cleaning business feel less lonely and more supported.

What made the feature meaningful was how honest it was. They shared why I started this business, how I balance school with cleaning homes and offices, and what I’m aiming for long term. Seeing that written out by someone else forced me to pause. I’m so used to just moving from task to task that I don’t always notice the progress.

That moment reminded me of something simple: community matters. Surrounding yourself with people who cheer you on, push you, and genuinely want to see you succeed makes the hard days easier and the big goals feel closer.

Being featured wasn’t the finish line. It was a reminder that I’m building something real, step by step, and people are watching it grow.

Page 21 of the Chamber630 Newsletter of Summer 2025