After more than 5 years of professional cleaning, these are my tried and true products that cut my cleaning time in half.
Sections
4
Bathroom
Kitchen
Living / General
Tools
Bathroom
A 'magic wand' for bathrooms. Spray this on, wait two minutes, and mold stains disappear without any scrubbing. It’s industrial strength and saves me hours.
ZEP 32 oz. Mold and Mildew Stain Remover ZUMILDEW32
The best choice for hard water and rust. It dissolves stubborn rings and mineral buildup on contact without heavy scrubbing. Essential for restoring neglected toilets to a like-new finish.
ZEP 32 oz. Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner ZUATBC32
These are great for scrubbing and removing grime from your tub and shower.
Pro tip: try this if the bottom of the tub/shower looks greyish and regular cleaners won't beat it!
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Shower & Tub Scrubber, Lavender Starter Kit, 1 Scrubber & 2 Erasers: Foam Cleaner, Multipurpose Application
The perfect disinfectant that also removes odors from the air instead of mixing with them.
OdoBan Original Eucalyptus Ready to Use Liquid Fabric and Air Freshener Disinfectant - Eucalyptus - 32 fl oz
Ultimate restaurant-grade degreaser. Use this to cut through heavy oil and grime on stovetops, range hoods, and grills. It works in minutes and leaves behind a fresh citrus smell instead of harsh chemical fumes.
ZEP Heavy-Duty Citrus Degreaser
A great all-purpose cleaner for stainless steel, scratched plates, fixtures, etc.
Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleaner
Every kitchen needs a good stainless steel cleaner and polish.
Method Stainless Steel Clean + Polish - 14 fl oz
The dishwasher is an often-neglected part of kitchen cleaning, but 100% necessary for keeping your home fresh and your dishes actually clean.
This product is the BEST for cleaning any kind of grime or stain off of a wall, cabinet, desk, etc. Even crayon and marker don’t hold up against it.
Powerful Cleaner for Painted Surfaces
The ultimate non-toxic bleach alternative. This hospital-grade disinfectant kills 99.9% of germs using just salt and water! It’s food-safe, no-rinse, and safe on every surface from sealed stone to stainless steel.
Morton Nontoxic Heavy-Duty HOCl
Gentle enough to use on wood regularly, with a light and pleasant smell.
All-time favorite all-purpose cleaner. Good for everything, smells amazing.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day 16 oz. Lemon Verbena Multi-Surface All-Purpose Cleaner 663026
Tools
The absolute gold standard for chemical-free deep cleaning. It hits 275°F to sanitize and deep clean almost any surface (grout, upholstery, floors, etc.) without harsh fumes. It’s powerful, and it’s my go-to for making old tile and grout look brand n...
Versatile DUPRAY Neat Steam Cleaner
Better than the Little Green Machine! My favorite portable spot cleaner for those tough stains on rugs and upholstery. It uses a dual-formula system that lifts spots without having to pre-treat. The extraction power is great.
Shark StainStriker Portable Corded Upholstery, Car, Rug and Carpet Cleaner with Spot and Pet Odor Remover in White PX201
The only mop you'll ever need. Keeps clean and dirty water separate, and stays damp (not wet) to protect the integrity of your floors.
The BEST O-Cedar Mop System
There is still no cordless vacuum that can match the power and stamina of a corded one. This one is lightweight and versatile, and the only one I use.
Powerful Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum HV301
If you must go cordless, it's this over the Dyson every time.
Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal IX141H 10" Cleaning Path Lavender: Best Rated, HEPA Filter, 40 Min Run Time
Killer for grout lines and any small areas with tough build-up.
Rubbermaid Power Scrubber with 2 Scrubbing Heads - All Purpose Grout Power Scrubber
Essential for the details: grout lines, faucet crevices, and sliding door tracks. A toothbrush cannot compete with these.
Betanull Crevice Cleaning Brush Set
Scrub build-up off floors, reach high tile in showers… a must-have to save your back.
No-Knees Floor Scrub Brush
Not just for dishes! Great for scrubbing backsplash, countertops, sinks, etc. The soft side is great at absorbing excess product.