It would be great if our homes were self-cleaning, but since they’re sadly not, we need to take action to keep them hygienically clean and comfortable to live in. To do this, we need certain things available to us, and if you’re just setting up home for the first time, here are 15 tools and products you’ll need to keep handy to help you keep your new home spick and span:
- Vacuum cleaner
It’s always worth investing in a decent vacuum cleaner; it will soon become your best cleaning buddy!
- Mop
Vacuum cleaners might be at the top of the list, but they’re closely followed by mops; in fact, you can’t really have one without the other, unless all of your floors are carpeted.
- Duster stick
Vacuum cleaners are great for sucking up dust, but a duster stick is good for getting in difficult to reach areas of the home.
- Toilet brush
These make toilet cleaning a cinch.
- Microfiber cloths
Reusable, these are essential for dusting and polishing throughout the home.
- Dustpan and broom
For all those messes that aren’t suitable for a vacuum cleaner, a dustpan and broom can be your ally.
- Scrub brushes
Some more stubborn stains and spillages require a scrubbing brush, so it’s always good to have a couple of these on hand.
- Rubber gloves
These help to protect your hands while you’re cleaning, especially if you use chemical based cleaning products.
- Multi-surface cleaner
With so many of these to choose from, you’ll easily find one that meets your needs i.e. pet-friendly, smells great, non-toxic.
- White vinegar
With so many safe and effective uses around the home, if you don’t already have white vinegar in your pantry, buy some today!
- Toilet bowl cleaner
You’ve already got your toilet brush, now you just need a strong cleaner to keep your toilet as hygienically clean as possible.
- Glass cleaner
These are so useful when it comes to…well, cleaning glass! From windows and mirrors to shower stalls and decorative glassware, a good glass cleaner will give a streak-free finish.
- Floor cleaner
Tiled or hardwood floors need to be mopped regularly, and a good cleaning solution can remove sticky stains and messes.
- Disinfectant spray
Essential for keeping frequently touched surfaces in your home, hygienically clean and free from germs and potentially harmful bacteria, disinfecting sprays are a must in a modern world.
- Baking soda
Just as white vinegar is safe and effective for cleaning around the home, so is baking soda, and when the two are used together, they make for a formidable opponent to dirt and grime.
Alternatively, you can forget all about keeping any of the above items in your home, and hire a cleaning service instead! With all of their own hypoallergenic cleaning solutions and tools, they’ll get your home spotlessly clean, so you don’t have to.
