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.