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Best Cleaners that actually work: What I Recommend to my Clients
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items I work part time cleaning houses for friends, and these are the items I use or recommend to all my clients. Some items I have added a few options like the vacuums for instance as everyone’s house is different. Or the mops, every house is different so...
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Bathroom Cleaners
Floor Cleaners
Stainless Steel Cleaners
Bathroom Cleaners
Best Toilet cleaner that actually takes off stains in the toilet.
Lysol Power Toilet Bowl Cleaner Gels, Atlantic Fresh, 24 fl oz
I use this cleaner for the showers and tubes when I do a maintenance cleaning. For deep cleaning or for soap scum I use the next item.
Clorox Plus Tilex Mold and Mildew Remover Bathroom and Shower Cleaner Spray, 32 oz
This is the best cleaner for soap scum. I use this on my first deep cleaning or places I don’t clean as often. Spray and let set for a few minutes before scrubbing.
OxiClean Foam-Tastic Foaming Bathroom Cleaner, Removes Soap Scum, Grime & Stains, Fresh Scent, 19 oz
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I like this glass cleaner as is does a good job of not leaving streaks.
Sprayway Glass Cleaner Aerosol, 19 Oz
I use these rags for all my cleaning. They don’t work as well on the mirrors or glass though as they can leave some lint at times.
Amazon Basics Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 24-Pack
This is a great basic sink cleaner, it also do Les amazing on a white sink or even stainless steel in the kitchen. Can be used on copper as well. Use a Scrub daddy with this cleaner to be off scratch marks on your white sinks.
Bar Keepers Friend Multipurpose Household Cleanser & Polish - 21oz
This is what works best to take off any metal marks on your white sinks or baths.
Scrub Daddy FlexTexture Scrubber
Not everyone wants pledge used on their furniture but if they do this one smells AMAZING.
Pledge Multi-Surface Moisturizing Oil Furniture Spray - Amber & Argan - 9.7oz
Lightweight and can be used for multiple purposes, I use it to wash the floors, or so any cleaning. Thick and sturdy.
Sterilite 10 Qt. Spout Pail Classic Titanium
I use this on a regular for showers and tubes to get off the soap scum before spraying down with the Tilex. I haven’t used it for a badly built up soap scum though, only for weekly maintenance.
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable All-Purpose Cleaning Pads with Durafoam, 7 Ct
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Floor Cleaners
I recommend this vacuum to everyone who doesn’t want a vacuum with the long hose this is my TOP FAVORITE! Does great with dog hair, on carpets and hard woods.
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum - Blue NV360: HEPA Filter, Pet Hair, Multi-Surface, 25' Cord
If you want to be able to get under the bed, this is the best vaccum for that, more expensive but lasts for years and is Worth the price. I don’t recommend for someone with a small home as it does take up a bit more space.
Miele Blizzard CX1 Turbo Team Bagless Canister Vacuum, Tech Blue & Reviews | Wayfair
For those who don’t have hard wood floors that can’t be wet for long this is a great vacuum for getting the dirt picked up and washing the floors at the same time.
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Wet Dry Vac, Multi-Purpose Vacuum, Wash, and Steam, 35151, Multicolor & Reviews | Wayfair
If you have kids and need to use a deep cleaning method I love this mop.
Libman Tornado Twist Mop with Cotton Blend Head Steel Handle Green & White
For people who have a wooden floor and no kids or a lot of messes I recommend this mop, you can buy their own floor solution or make a 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water solution.
Bona Wood Floor Mop Starter Kit - 1 Spray Mop, 1 Reusable Microfiber Mopping Pad, 1 Refillable Wood Floor Cleaner Liquid
Here is the refill for the floor cleaner.
Bona Cleaning Products Wood Cleaner Spray + Mop Multi Purpose Floor Cleaner - Unscented - 128oz
I use this on floors that are wooden but can use a bit of good cleaning disinfecting.
Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner, Original, 20 Fluid Ounces
This is a common cleaner for the floor if you are using a bucket of water to add this cleaner to the water, or else I use a Mr clean all purpose cleaner.
Fabuloso Multi Surface All Purpose Floor Cleaner, Lavender Scent, 33.8 fl oz
This is another option for the bucket of water for the floor.
Mr. Clean 2X Concentrated Multi Surface Cleaner with Febreze Meadows & Rain Scent, 23 fl oz
Stainless Steel Cleaners
This is great for a regular maintenance spray to keep the stainless looking clean.
Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Trigger Spray, 12 fl oz
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This cleaner I have used at one persons place for all their stainless steel and then after you cure it you only have to wipe down with a damp cloth the next time you clean. It last for months. But does not work well on glass. It may depend on the typ...
Lifeproof Home Ceramic Coating Spray Kit - Shine, Seal, & Protect Stainless Steel, Appliances, Countertops, Glass & More Kitchen + Bath Surfaces - Repels Stains, Grime, Fingerprints, Liquids & More!
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