Cleaning supplies

List of cleaning supplies

Click the links to go to an amazon page with the product. You’re also welcome to buy the product at a store. If the item described here doesn’t have a brand or type on it, you can buy generic. You must use only the supplies from this list.

Simple Green (All-Purpose)

Do not use on finished wood surfaces.

Glass Cleaner (Zep)

Only for use on glass and mirrors. Do not use on countertops, may damage.

Fabuloso Antibacterial

ONLY for use on hard water in shower walls/glass. Smell is too strong for rest of home.

White cloths

Typically used when either damp or very wet (not dripping though). Don’t use on toilets or mirrors (because of lint).

Blue cloths

Typically used dry or slightly damp (from spraying with all-purpose directly). Great for drying and polishing. Used on toilets and mirrors and dusting flat surfaces.

Microfiber cloths

Typically used dry or slightly damp (from spraying with all-purpose directly). Great for polishing and removing dust.

Magic eraser

Remove scuff marks, hard water spots, soap scum and more from showers, sinks, glass stovetops, etc. DO NOT use on floors, countertops and stainless steel.

Scraper (plastic)

Used for stubborn soap scum or food on surfaces.

Toilet metal screens

ONLY for use inside of toilets. Will damage anything else.

Replace when turning white for best results.

Scrub Brush

ONLY for use on shower floors/shower tile walls. May damage other surfaces.

Cleaning toothbrush (non-metal bristles)

The large brush keep in bottom right pocket of apron. For getting corners and edges of anywhere but the toilet.

The small one is only for the toilet. Use for getting around hinges and other edges.

The

Apron

Recommended apron setup from your point of view while wearing the apron:

Top left small pocket: Toilet screen and toilet toothbrush

Top middle small pocket: Trash

Top right small pocket: Magic eraser and microfiber

Bottom left pocket: Scraper, glass cleaner spray bottle, trash bag roll

Bottom right pocket: large toothbrush, gloves, Simple Green spray bottle

Plant enzyme neutral PH Floor cleaner

Safe for any floor type. If too much is used, floors could streak.

Comet powder

For use in kitchen sinks, inside toilets, and shower/tub floors. Be careful not to spill on carpets.

Stainless steel cleaner

Made of oil. Only use if Simple Green wont get streaks off a stainless steel appliance.

Small Trash Bags

Keep in apron for easy access.

13gal Trash Bags

Try to use the customer’s trash bags, but have your own just in case.

Oreck dust bags

Replace when 75% full.

Sanitaire canister bags

Replace when 100% full.

Spray Bottles (16oz)

Lid and spray nozzle slowly unscrew, be sure to screw them on after use.

Gloves

Keep how much you need for the home inside apron.

Microfiber Fan Duster (extendable)

For ceiling fans that don’t need to be hand wiped.

Feather Duster (ostrich feather)

Don’t flick, it will put dust into air. use controlled motion. For very dusty surfaces, cloth is preferred. Can be washed with soap and water and left to dry overnight. Fluff then use again.

Carpet vacuum (Oreck XL commercial)

Make the vacuum lines neat in rows and not random. If carpet edges need vacuuming, use floor vacuum with head detached.

Be careful to not let the cord go around a corner, as it can damage walls. Don’t vacuum up any items that may clog the vacuum.

Sanitaire professional canister vacuum

Take off head at middle of poles to get edges and corners. Be careful to not scrape plastic on surfaces.

Use the small brush head for the vacuuming couch addon.

Be careful to not let the cord go around a corner, as it can damage walls. Don’t vacuum up any items that may clog the vacuum.

Microfiber mop heads

Microfiber mop heads (secondary option)

The first option is great for scrubbing and holds more water. The second option is better if you need less friction. Replace head when mop water is no longer transparent at all.

Caddy (large or XL size)

Keep your everything but your vacuums, mop, bucket, and cloths in here.

Mop bucket

Keep clean if dirt builds up. Do not use hot water, as it can damage floors.

Microfiber mop

Adjust the height to where you like.

2-step ladder

Towel bags (2)

Keep all clean cloths in here.

Cups for comet lid

Use this cup in shower to wet walls if the shower head doesn’t detach.

6-point star screwdriver set

Use to take apart bottom of Oreck carpet vacuum.

Oreck brushroll

Keep clean of hair regularly to prevent it from getting stuck. Replace if it no longer spins smoothly.

Oreck belts

Replace if vacuum brushroll won’t spin or there is a burning rubber smell.

Sanitaire vacuum head

Clean hair out regularly. best if used tipped slightly to allow suction