Save money on cleaning supplies with these essentials: Video
Life gets messy, but cleaning up should be easy.
A stroll down the cleaning aisle at the grocery store can be overwhelming, with all the different options. While those products are convenient, sometimes simpler is better. Most messes can be tackled with an easy DIY solution using everyday products that are cheaper and contain fewer chemicals than the stuff on the shelves.
Many of us dread deep-cleaning day. So consider making a smaller change by cleaning in short increments more regularly. This can be as simple as wiping down your counters after cooking or cleaning toothpaste splatters from the mirror as they appear. Having your cleaning solutions easily accessible might even make cleaning easier than making the mess in the first place.
All you need are the right supplies to help you tackle almost any mess that comes your way.
Watch this video for a breakdown of the cleaning products every home needs.
Cleaning supplies
These are some of the essentials that can help you clean just about everything around the house.
The ingredients to help you conquer your cleaning projects are:
- Vinegar.
- Baking soda.
- Isopropyl alcohol.
- Hydrogen peroxide.
- Bar Keepers Friend.
- Blue Dawn dish soap.
- Distilled Water.
If you're an avid cleaner (or mess maker), consider buying these items in bulk.
Finish off your cleaning kit with:
- Microfiber cloths. Different textures have different uses, so stock up on each.
- Scrub brush.
- Sponges.
- Gloves.
- Large and small spray bottles.
- Steam cleaner.
To get started, here are some easy DIY cleaners:
- DIY All-Purpose Cleaner: Combine equal parts white distilled vinegar and distilled water.
- DIY Glass Cleaner: Combine ½ cup white distilled vinegar, with ½ cup isopropyl alcohol and some distilled water.
- DIY Air Freshener: Add a few drops of essential oils into distilled water.
Make sure to label and properly store all of your homemade cleaners.
Shop top-rated related products:
- Best-selling sponge: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable, Multi Purpose Cleaner
- For a sparkly bathroom: Electric Spin Scrubber, Cordless Cleaning Brush Scrubber
- Household essential: Clorox Bathroom Ultra Foamer
- Ideal for soap scum: Stardrops The Pink Stuff Miracle Bathroom Foam Cleaner
- Top-rated bathroom cleaner: Mold Mildew Cleaner Gel
- Space-saver: Clorox ToiletWand Toilet Cleaning System
- Powerhouse mop: Swiffer WetJet Hardwood and Floor Spray Mop Cleaner
- Fresh and clean: Lysol Click Gel Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Organization hacks
Cleaning kits can be a simple way to keep things organized and simplify tackling some tasks.
Consider creating individual baskets for each room, stocked with everything you need to clean that space. Alternatively, create an all-purpose cleaning cart you can move from room to room.
- Baskets or containers to put the items in.
- Durable and transparent spray bottles and darker spray bottles for those DIY solutions with hydrogen peroxide.
- Cleaning supplies that match your preferred aesthetic.
- Small dishes to hold spongers, cleaning brushes, etc.
- Microfiber cloths.
- Perfumes or extra toilet paper.
If your home is short on storage space, creating an aesthetically pleasing basket of essentials won’t be an eyesore if it’s on the top of your toilet or on your kitchen counter. How can something that looks like decor actually be a chore?
Let’s face it: Some cleaning containers are pretty ugly and bulky, so make your cleaning kit aesthetic and help make cleaning fun!
People love an organized pantry, fridge and closet, so why not do the same with your cleaning supplies?Nicer supplies can also be a simple way to trick your brain into wanting to clean more. And with everything already in one place, there’s no reason not to.