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🧹 Clean Home Essentials
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items I’m always on the lookout for the best cleaning supplies that actually make keeping my space tidy easier (and a little more satisfying), so I’ll constantly be updating this list! Whether you’re doing a deep clean, refreshing your daily routine, or ju...
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General
Floors
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Laundry
General
Just the general items you need basically for every room!
I used to use only paper towels until I found these! Use one for each room, 3 for the bathroom (since each surface should have its own cloth to keep things sanitary: Sink, Toilet, Shower), and one across the entire house for windows / mirrors. Then, ...
Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Pack
This is the only thing that REALLY gets my windows and mirrors clean! I know everyone is obsessed with Windex but this foam stuff really works! If you have a glass stove top it works wonders on that too!
Bon Ami Foam Glass and Window Cleaner
You need at least one all purpose cleaner! Just pick a scent you will like as they all work well honestly!
All Purpose Cleaner
The images show it being used on dishes or with soap but I actually just wet it, wring it out, and then use it to dust shelves / bookshelves / and especially ceiling fans! It holds the dust really well so you can just keep rinsing it and not getting ...
Damp Duster
Honestly you shouldn’t ONLY use these but in a pinch they are excellent! Like if you spill juice and don’t have enough time to pull out all the real cleaning products but don’t want to leave it sticky for now! (Definitely not a real situation that ha...
Disinfecting Wipes
In the entire time I have been using these garbage bags I have never had a bag break on me!
Glad Black Garbage Bags
Same as the garbage bags honestly: never have I had one of these break on me! (Unless I stupidly put a pizza box in there when it’s already too full, because then the edges break the bag, but that’s my stupidity not the bag lol)
Glad Blue Recycling Bags
Floors
Everything you need for wood or tile floors!
It’s CORDLESS! Literally changed my life. I never wanted to vacuum because I hated having to re-plug it in each room! Also, for the price it runs for a long time (it says 60m but if I keep it charging over night I can usually get an hour and a half o...
Pink Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
I am the victim to a Swiffer WetJet as well I promise, but this is actually EASIER I swear please please head my call! It has these little pieces on it that makes scrubbing the floor so much easier, and the entire mop head can go in the washing machi...
Vileda Super Twist XL Mop & Bucket System
Honestly I know I could just use a regular dust pan but this is so much easier. Also, I have cats and I use this to clean up their cat litter that ends up all around the actual box so it makes it easier than having to bend down over and over!
Broom and Dustpan Set
To wash your floors: put 4x squeezes of this (basically a few tablespoons) and 1/4th of that amount of bleach into your mop bucket, then fill with hot water! Your floors will smell incredible & be so clean! This works for me for tile and wood!
Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner
Kitchen
Everything I use basically on the daily in my kitchen!
For the kitchen literally every surface including inside the oven, this works like a charm! I bought one of the regular spray bottles and then I just refill it with the bulk bottle every time as it is cheaper that way!
Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner Grease & Grime
Buy a cute soap container and refill for literal months! Way cheaper and more aesthetic than buying individual dish soap bottles!
Dish Soap - Bulk
It’s easier to just buy these in bulk on Amazon or the Dollar Store and that way you always have some ready! Make sure to change these regularly (at least every 2 weeks), or directly after cleaning something with raw chicken on it since that can make...
Sponges - 24 Pack
If you have a glass stove top you NEED this. You know when the boiled water gets on there and leaves a ring? Scrape it with one of these and then clean off with Bon Ami foam and some paper towels and it will be good as new!
Razor Blade Scrapers
Essential for a clean sink and to avoid getting clogged kitchen pipes!
Kitchen Sink Strainer
Although I stand by using microfiber towels for regular cleaning, you still should have some paper towels in the house especially for extremely messy moments or quick kitchens spills!
Paper Towels
It works honestly! I keep it in the drawer with onions and garlic and it actually works! It says to replace once a month but honestly I find once every 3 months is fine.
Fridge Fresh Baking Soda Deodorizer
I use these on my fridge shelves and it makes cleaning it so much easier! You can also use it on cabinets and drawers! If ever you are on a budget, you can also put paper towels down instead and it does the trick!
Non-Slip Waterproof Shelf & Drawer Liner
I love this one because instead of having the wet soap and wet sponge on the side of the sink, this drains the excess water back into the sink! Then when I am cleaning the kitchen I just wipe this down as well and it’s done!
Sponge Caddy for Kitchen Sink
Perfect for dish soap in the kitchen then you can use the second one for hand soap in the bathroom!
Glass Soap Dispenser
Bathroom
The essentials for a clean bathroom!
I use this on all surfaces in the bathroom and it works very well! I use it on the sink and tub, and since it has bleach it’s perfect for the toilet too!
Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner & Disinfectant
This is awesome because it’s extremely clean to use a new pad each time, and it gets into that little crevice under the bowl! Honestly though, you can also use the regular old toilet brush and just keep a little bleach inside of the toilet brush hold...
Toilet Bowl Cleaning Brush
I use one for the toilet hinges and one for the little crevice in the windows and they work like a charm!
Crevice Cleaning Brushes
If you shed, you NEED this! Pulling hair out of the drain is not a good time!
Bathtub Hair Catcher Shower Drain Cover
These are excellent for hard water stains or rust around the drain! Honestly though, you could save some money by buying bulk off brand melamine sponges as it is literally the same thing! I just like these because they are easier to find!
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Variety Pack
I use these for the bathroom and bedroom mini garbage cans! I basically put 10x unopened bags at the bottom of the can and then put one bag actually on it for garbage! That way when I change it I don’t have to remember to bring a bag with me!
Glad White Garbage Bags - Febreze Fresh
Put this on the inside of the tub and your normal shower curtain on the outside of the tub! Make sure to either throw it in the washing machine once a month or change it as it will get damp and gross if not!
Shower Curtain Liner
The goal for me is keeping items off the tub edge! And then when I am cleaning the wall I just clean these as well and everything stays clean! I do change the adhesive once a year but that’s just because I get nervous for trapped water that will make...
Shower Caddy Shelf Organizer Rack, Self Adhesive
I just buy it in bulk and then refill the soap dispenser, it’s a way better cost that way!
Liquid Hand Soap Refill
It’s not aesthetic but it’s necessary!
Toilet Plunger and Bowl Brush Combo
Bedroom
Not much here but still a few things you can do to keep a clean bedroom!
Next time you wash your sheets: Pour baking soda on your mattress and leave it on there until your sheets are done, then vacuum off the baking soda slowly! It will keep your mattress fresh!
Baking Soda
Put these on your pillows below your actual pillow case to keep them clean and fresh!
Waterproof Pillow Protectors
It’s perfect for keeping the room smelling fresh but more importantly it pulls in liquid from the room to stop your bedroom from getting that moist feeling in the winter!
Absorbant Air Purifier with Activated Carbon
Laundry
I need to quit my job to focus full time on my laundry lol!
I use these once a month to avoid mold / mildew in my washer!
Tide Washing Machine Cleaner
Honestly I only use this maybe twice a year but it really surprises me how much lint is stuck in there that I just can’t see or reach! And it fits basically any vacuum (I’ve tried it on 2 so far and it fit both)!
Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit for Vacuum Cleaners
This one is a given: laundry detergent for your laundry! I like this scent but honestly I find they all work similarly!
Liquid Laundry Detergent
I know it seems gimmicky but I actually find the scent boosters make the fresh laundry smell last way longer!
In-Wash Laundry Scent Booster Beads
Some people don’t like fabric softener, I find without it my towels end up feeling starched and hard! With fabric softener, surprise surprise, the fabric is softened!
Liquid Fabric Softener
I know it’s for static but honestly I find it makes the laundry smell extra extra fresh!
Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets
Love this because I don’t have to drag the big basket to the washer, just grab the bag and go!
Narrow Laundry Hamper with Removable Bag and Lid
Post-Clean Candles!
The best part of cleaning is lighting a post-cleaning candle obviously! It’s basically mandatory!
The wooden wick honestly heightens the experience
Milk Jar Candle Co. Wooden Wick Candle
I know it’s “Christmas” cookie but honestly it’s the best smelling candle even in summer!
Yankee Candle Cookie Scented Candle
I find these last forever! They are also not too strong which is nice sometimes!
Diptyque Jasmine Scented Candle | Holt Renfrew
This one is basically single use but it smells so good it’s worth it!
Bistro Smoked Cherry Tin Candle