Essential Cleaning Supplies List

You’re now starting your own cleaning company. Congratulations! This is a rapidly growing industry with low entry barriers. If you are positive and have the right attitude, there are many opportunities.

You need the right equipment. You might think your business needs are limited to basic cleaning supplies such as sponges or disinfectants. Cleaning business is still a business. You’ll need to provide the office end.

What are the essential cleaning products and business items for a cleaning company?

Professional House Cleaning Supplies

The following categories can be used to organize your cleaning supplies list:

• Tools and appliances
• Personal protection
• Cleaning products that are common

These are some of the most common cleaning tools. Some of these items you may not even think of until you actually need them. Be prepared.

Tools and appliances

Your business’s tools are key. You need to ensure that you have everything covered and that your tools are of high quality.

Floors

Different flooring types require different equipment. These are your primary tools for flooring:

• Vacuum cleaner
• Hand-held vacuum that can be used to quickly clean carpet stairs
• Broom
• Hand broom
• Dustpan
• Mop
• Bucket
• Brush for floor scrubbing

Wet Work

We’re talking about kitchens, bathrooms, sinks, and toilets. You should have:

• Abrasive scrubbers
• Disposable sponges
• Pumice
• Disposable rags
• Use paper towels
• Disposable toilet brushes

All-Purpose Tool

These are the items you will use every day.

• A dust cloth or duster
• Spray bottles
• You will need a caddy to transport your supplies
• Glass cleaning cloths
• Small and large trash bags
• Use disinfecting wipes

Cleaning products that are commonly used

Now that you have the tools, it is time to find the right cleaning products. These are essential tools to have on hand.

• Disinfectants
• Glass cleaners
• Abrasive cleaners
• Shower cleaners (for grime and mold, lime, mildew, and other mildew)
• Toilet cleaning solution
• Floor cleaner
• Furniture polish
• Oven cleaner
• Cleaner for stainless steel
• Solution for heavy-duty degreasing
• Dishwashing liquid
• Scaling solution
• Air freshener
• Carpet cleaner
• Laundry detergent
• Stain Remover

For all kinds of cleaning, you don’t need to rely on chemical products made by commercial companies. You can create your own cleaning products for many purposes. This can help you save money and attract customers who prefer a natural, safe approach to cleaning.