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You're not wasting your money with these Home Depot items
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items I've worked at Home Depot for over 6 years I have some good recs that I swear by.
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Cleaning
Paint the house, the bedroom, the deck!
Tools
Extras
Cleaning
the go-to's to get cleaning good and checked off your to-do list the fastest!
Number one on this list goes to folex, I trust folex with my life
Folex 36 oz. Instant Carpet Spot Remover Carpet Cleaner FSR36
The gallon bc it's cheaper in the long run, like I mentioned folex has saved me so many times
Folex 1 ga. Instant Spot Carpet Cleaner FSR128
pre vacuum sprinkle makes the whole house smell good.
ARM & HAMMER 30 oz. Carpet Odor Eliminator, Extra Strength 11321
If you have mold USE THIS FIRST! You probably won't need anything else and this is the best at getting to the source!
Concrobium 32 oz. Mold Control 25326CAL
Got paint in a spot you don't want? Start with this! This strips!
Klean-Strip 1 qt. Premium Paint Remover and Stripper QKPS301
I love using these to clean the paint off my hands, i get to bring promo wipes home to clean with :)
CROCODILE CLOTH 15 in. x 10 in. Disinfecting All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes (80-Count) 9190-080
These are some heavy duty big trash bags, very strong and can hold a lot. Home Depot's go to
Husky 42 Gal. Contractor Bags (50-Count) HK42WC050B
This was a gift and I'm def an adult because I was so excited to recieve this, I love it so much!
O-Cedar EasyWring Deep Clean Microfiber Spin Mop w/ Bucket System, 1 Machine Washable Mop Head Refill (The Home Depot Exclusive) 174713
You can't go wrong with a scrub daddy! I try to use all natural but sometimes this is what I go for and it works every time.
Scrub Daddy The Original Sponge 859547004008
The amount of my hair that finds its way down the drain is crazy
Drano 16 oz. Clog Remover Drain Cleaner for Kitchen and Bathroom Drains 402120
I leave this on for a few minutes and then I rinse and have a sparkling shower
Wet and Forget 16.9 oz. Shower Ultra Cleaning Mist Fresh 801016-F
I don't prefer to use bleach but I find these are necessary to have on hand
Clorox 75-Count Free & Clear Compostable All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes (3 Pack) C-317013892-3
I prefer to get to the kitchen stove grime with this!
Bar Keepers Friend 26 OZ-Ounce Soft All-Purpose Cleaner 11624
Paint the house, the bedroom, the deck!
I'm very happy in the paint department, these are the recs I share with customers every day for years now
My favorite brand and type of paint, the ULTRA is chefs kiss
BEHR ULTRA 1 gal. Ultra Pure White Extra Durable Eggshell Enamel Interior Paint & Primer 275001
Priming is very important most of the time and this is the best for those werid areas of the house that got some mildew
KILZ - Mold - Primers - The Home Depot
These are my favorite smooth rollers especially for cabinets and doors
PRIVATE BRAND UNBRANDED 4 in. x 3/8 in. High-Density Foam Mini Paint Roller (5-Pack) HD MR 200-5 4
Another great pick to foam roll your paint on smooth surfaces. This is a must.
PRIVATE BRAND UNBRANDED Better 9 in. x 1/4 in. High Density Knit Paint Roller Cover RC 142
You really do need so many things to paint but this is a non negotiable
PRIVATE BRAND UNBRANDED 9 in. Metal Paint Roller Tray RM400
This goes with that last rec, for the most convient and easy cleaning
PRIVATE BRAND UNBRANDED 9 in. Plastic Tray Liner (10-Pack) HD RM 9110
This might not be necessary but it sure does help get an even coat on your roller
PRIVATE BRAND UNBRANDED Heavy Duty 5 gal. Metal Bucket Grid HD RM 416 H
Rustoleum 2x is such a great all in one spray paint
Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X 12 oz. Gloss Black General Purpose Spray Paint 334026
I use this clear spray all the time, any time I need to seal anything for some extra protection this goes on it
Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X 12 oz. Gloss Clear General Purpose Spray Paint 334029
Need to paint your porch or patio? I recomend this all the time, Slate Gray is a great rich gray.
BEHR PREMIUM 1 Gal. #PFC-63 Slate Gray Low-Lustre Enamel Interior/Exterior Porch and Patio Floor Paint 669501
If you are painting concrete, put this down first
BEHR PREMIUM 1 Gal. Concrete and Masonry Bonding Primer 88001
I hear from my customers how useful and easy this stain is to use. Seems like more of a one and done product almost (bc I recommend polyurethane)
Varathane 1 Quart Kona Semi-Transparent Interior Wood Gel Stain 349701
With that, a good seal coat poly I recommend, just make sure you use the right polyurethane with the stain you use.
Varathane 1 qt. Clear Satin Oil-Based Interior Polyurethane 341720
I house sat and a boy accidentally punched a hole in the wall! This was a lifesaver lmfao
DAP DryDex 8 oz. Dry Time Indicator Wall Repair Patch Kit 12345
If you have something ugly and rusty you wanna paint over, please listen to this rec and brush that rust off first!
Anvil Stainless Steel Bristles Stripping Brush SB2-ANV
I help customers with this everyday, sometimes they don't know what they need for their exterior paint project, I explain this product to them, they pick out their color and are on their way ready to re-do the deck!
BEHR PREMIUM 1 gal. #ST-129 Chocolate Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer 512901
Life happens, if you need something to be held down securely, flex tape is for you
FLEX SEAL FAMILY OF PRODUCTS Flex Tape Black 4 in. x 5 ft. Strong Rubberized Waterproof Tape TFSBLKR0405
I haven't gotten to brushes yet?? To start, this is the cheapest brush you can get for quick projects or sampling a paint color
PRIVATE BRAND UNBRANDED 3 in. Flat Chip Brush 1500-3
My favorite little brush, so comfy in your hand, so flexible, and great bristles
Wooster 2 in. Shortcut Polyester Angled Sash Brush for All Paint Types 0Q32110020
Another great option because Wooster makes high quality products! This might be for a bit bigger of projects but still thin to get all those little areas.
Wooster 2-1/2 in. Pro Nylon/Polyester Thin Angle Sash Brush 0H21430024
A big guy for the big projects! Get your stucco put on or your deck painted with this!
Anvil 6.5 in. Tampico Bristles Masonry Brush BMT-ANV
Tools
fix-er up with these tools!
If you are serious and hae the means Milwaukee will always be that girl
Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless FUEL 5 in. Random Orbit Sander (Tool-Only) 2837-20
2 pack battery and charger! two!!
Milwaukee M12 12V Lithium-Ion XC High Output 5.0 Ah Battery Pack (2-Pack) Starter Kit with Charger 48-59-2450P
Ryobi is more beginner friendly, I had to purchase this battery this summer and the charge lasted a long time
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Lithium 4.0 Ah Battery PBP004
I just started using foam to make beaded plants, I have my eye on this one
RYOBI USB Lithium Hot Wire Foam Cutter Kit with 2.0 Ah Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery FVH64K
One of those cool tools to have because it makes everything so easy
RYOBI USB Lithium Multi-Head Screwdriver Kit w/2Ah Battery, Charging Cable, 10-Piece Bit Set, Case and 3-Interchangeable Heads FVD51K
I call this the summer toolkit because that fan gets me through the summer and camping so good. Plus an inflator is great to have for summer
RYOBI USB Lithium 3-Tool Combo Kit with Fan, Flashlight, Inflator, (3) 2.0 Ah USB Lithium Batteries, & (3) Charging Cables FVF51K-FVL54K-FVIF51K
I'm biased because I have to use these for my job but I love these things lol
Stanley 16 oz. Rubber Mallet STHT56144
I helped my dad refinish the hallway wall from a wall that had beer taps in it to a regular plain old smooth wall with this!
DEWALT XR 20V Lithium-Ion Cordless Rotary Drywall Cut-Out Tool (Tool Only) DCE555B
I believe everyone needs a set of screw drivers in their house, you are bound to need one!
Husky Philips and Slotted Screwdriver Set with Acetate Handles (6-Piece) H6PCSDS
Extras
little tidbits of other things I love at the Depot!
these pink lids make storage so cute
HDX 27 Gal. Tough Storage Tote in Clear with Orchid Pink Lid (4-Pack) 999-HDX-272946C
And because these are so small and cute, im not sure what I need these for but many people have found great uses for these tiny guys
HDX 2.5 qt. Tough Storage Tote in Clear with Yellow Lid 999-2QT-C-HDX
Surprise! not! here's another small guy
The Home Depot 2 gal. Orange Halloween Bucket PN0260
I'm sorry but how could you not love skelly
Home Accents Holiday 12 FT Giant-Sized Animated LED App Controlled Skelly with LCD LifeEyes™ 26SV25555
NOT THD getting on the decorating skelly game and selling a santa costume for him lol! Keep him warm and in the spirit this Christmas
Home Accents Holiday 12 ft. Skelly Santa Outfit Kit 24SV24663
these aren't super big but add so much character to your halloween decor
Home Accents Holiday 3 Piece Grave & Bones Tombstones 26SL00050
This tree went tiktok viral last year and at 7.5 feet tall it's easy to see why!
Home Accents Holiday 7.5 ft Willow Creek Spruce LED Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree T13 25PG90052
These in small apartment closest and the bathroom truly a life saver
DampRid 2 lb. 15.5 oz. Hi-Capacity Moisture Absorber Bucket, Fragrance Free FG50FFESB
Bringing this home to fix up my cat tower
Everbilt 3/8 in. x 50 ft. Natural Twisted Sisal Rope 73285