There are those items we consider very essential when cleaning our homes. These items might include cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment. What you choose to use in cleaning your house is entirely up to you. However, it is a good idea to use non-toxic home cleaning solutions that are safe to use and are friendly to the environment. One important thing to have is a cleaning caddy. Having a cleaning caddy ensures that you carry your essential cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment wherever you go as you clean your house. To put together a convenient cleaning caddy, you need to prioritize the essential items first. I am going to show you how to put together a simple cleaning caddy.
The caddy itself
You can use buckets or totes as your cleaning caddy. Ensure that the tote has a strong handle that can hold all your cleaning necessities together.
Microfiber cleaning cloths
These items make cleaning easier, they leave no lint, no streaks and they clean efficiently. You must include them in your cleaning caddy.
Cotton cleaning cloths or towels
These are ideal for cleaning surfaces that do not require microfiber cleaning cloths. You can use them to clean doors, washing baseboards, and other surfaces in the kitchen.
Wand duster
This item makes dusting enjoyable and much easier. You can dust your living area in a matter of minutes if you have a wand duster in your cleaning caddy.
Mop
For cleaning the floors, you will need a mop. Ensure that it is good quality mop for efficient cleaning.
Scrub brushes
You can include a large and a small scrub brush in your cleaning caddy. They help in getting rid of those stubborn stains on floors and other surfaces. You can also improvise with an old toothbrush. They can also serve the purpose.
Hydrogen peroxide
To kill germs and disinfect surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom, ensure that you have hydrogen peroxide with you. Simply put the hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle and you are good to go.
Sponges
You can also have sponges in your cleaning caddy. These items can be used for cleaning those tough stains and hard-to-clean areas.
Garbage bags
These can be used for decluttering and getting rid of the dirt when dusting or sweeping the house.
All-purpose cleaning spray
Having an all-purpose cleaning spray helps you to clean your house with ease.
Lint roller
This item is ideal for cleaning furniture, light fixtures, and where dust and lint tend to settle a lot.
There you have it, a handy cleaning caddy that contains essential cleaning items. You can create your own customized cleaning caddy depending on what you have at home.
