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Spring Cleaning Starter Pack
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items From the basics to the nice-to-haves, these are the key pieces you need to get your home clean this spring and keep it clean throughout the year.
Sections
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Cleaning Tools
Cleaning solutions
Extras!
Cleaning Tools
If you are building up what you use for cleaning the house - here is a solid spot to start.
If you have long hair or have a pet with long hair this is the vacuum you absolutely need for your deep cleaning days. After years with only a stick vacuum, we added this and holy cow it makes a difference.
Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins HairPro ...
This vacuum/mop combo is a star on my wedding registry. After using this at my mom's house, I am completely sold. Being able to vacuum and mop the kitchen and dining room in one swoop absolutely wins in my book.
Tineco FloorWasher Pet5 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner & Mop ...
There is nothing that will beat the clean you get with a spin mop. I love this mop bucket because the clean water is kept separate from the dirty water.
O-Cedar RinseClean Spin Mop & Bucket System: Cleaning Tools and Accessories
This little tool was an absolute game changer for cleaning the grout in our shower. A little pressure goes a LONG way.
Rubbermaid Power Scrubber with 1 All-Purpose Scrubbing Head and 1 Grout Scrubbing Head
The Scrub Daddy brand is a dream, if you haven't already joined this daddy gang, you are missing out.
Scrub Daddy Dual-Sided Scrubber Sponge - 4ct: Polyurethane Foam
The Swiffer Duster kit is a must have for dusting walls (yes you need to dust your walls) and hitting high items.
Swiffer Dusters Heavy Duty Extendable Handle and Duster Refill Dusting Kit - 4ct
I love this damp duster for doing a light dust around my bathrooms and living room. NOTE: I use one duster for the bathrooms and a separate one for the living room. (Ick if not)
Scrub Daddy Damp Duster: Foam, Cleaning Tools and Accessories, Household Dusters
The best cleaning cloths are at Home Depot. You can really use any kind you want but you want to stop running through paper towels, these will be a life saver.
HDX 16 in. x 16 in. Multi-Purpose Microfiber Towel (24-Pack) 2142099
Unless you are doing heavy amounts of deep cleaning, this little details set is perfectly what you need to get all of the crevices.
Clorox 5-in-1 Detail Brush Set: Multipurpose Plastic Cleaning Tools
Sometimes there are areas that just absolutely need scrubbing. Behind and around the toilets are my normal uses for this when I want everything to be extra clean.
Bristled Dish Brush - up&up™: Multi-Surface, Plastic
Cleaning solutions
You don't need a million specialized products, these will do everything you need and more.
For tough messes, you need bar keepers friend. I have also tried “The Pink Stuff” and both work just as well, but I like this formulation a bit better
Bar Keepers Friend Non Bleach Soft Cleanser, Multipurpose Household Cleanser & Polish for Kitchen, Bath, Cookware & Outdoors - 26oz
I love a non-bleach cleaning option to use for regular disinfecting.
Lysol Lemon Breeze Scented All Purpose Cleaner & Disinfectant Spray - 32 fl oz
Toilet bowl cleaners are not all made equal - this is one of those items that is truly better to get the brand name.
Lysol Power Unscented Clinging Gel Toilet Bowl Cleaner - 24 fl oz/2ct: Aluminum-Free, Prevents Discoloration
Dawn Powerwash is the best for cleaning dishes that are not meant to go into the dishwasher.
Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap Spray - Fresh - 16oz
This is the one cleaner you can use for everything. I dilute a tiny bit of this in a bucket of water and use it to clean down all of the kitchen cabinets.
Dawn Fresh Rain Platinum Dish Soap Refills - 68 fl oz
There's no clean that hits the way a Pine-Sol clean hits.
Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh All Purpose Cleaner - 48 fl oz
The Zep Cleaning line is one of my favorites for the bathroom. They also have one that is specific for mold/mildew which I would recommend if you have a bathroom that doesn't have the best ventilation.
ZEP 32 oz. Shower Tub and Tile Cleaner ZUSTT32PF
This is the best glass cleaner and there is no other option.
Sprayway Glass Cleaner Ammonia Free Aerosol - 19oz: Fresh Scent, Windows & Mirrors, Streak-Free
Extras!
I grabbed these little essential oils and use a couple of drops in my vacuum cleaner filter but also keep this one in the bathroom and put a drop into the shower before using and it transforms the shower into a spa. Love a dual-purpose item.
Eucalyptus Pure Essential Oil - 0.5 fl oz - Everspring™
You need a bug catcher. I dont' care how clean your house is, you need a bug catcher.
Zevo Flying Insect Trap Refills - 2ct: Indoor Use, Insect Traps, 2-Pack
There are so many uses for white vinegar - I love using it to clean fruits and as a way to get my towels extra fluffy. But it's also a great way to get rid of smells in the sink.
Distilled White Vinegar - 128 fl oz - Good & Gather™
Baking soda has so many cleaning uses. Kitchen sinks, carpet, etc.
Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda Bag - 3lb