Keep your home running smoothly and be ready for whatever life throws at you with our handy guide to Cleaning Cupboard Essentials.
A busy family home needs a little organisation. Kids and pets will mean cleaning is something you’ll be doing a lot of. Wherever possible I clean with eco-friendly non-toxic products. Naturally there are some messy jobs that do require antibacterial spray or bleach. In a family home all cleaning products need to be stored well out of reach of children with child safety door catches for added protection.
Try to choose products with multiple use so that it reduces the amount of products you need overall.
Cleaning cupboard essentials
These are the cleaning products I like to keep in stock at home.
- washing up liquid
- dishwasher tablets/rinse aid/dishwasher salt
- bleach
- antibacterial spray
- kitchen cleaner
- furniture polish
- window/mirror cleaner
- soda crystals
- salt
- bicarbonate of soda
- white vinegar
- laundry detergent
- fabric softener
- stain remover
- basic white soap bar
- bathroom cleaner
- soft cleaning cloths
- dusters
- mop and bucket
- vacuum cleaner
- dustpan and brush
- sweeping brush
- specialist cleaning products – granite/leather/brass/stainless steel etc
- feather duster
- rubber gloves – kitchen and bathroom pair
- scouring sponges and brillo pads
- bin liners
- paper kitchen towels
Keeping a well stocked cleaning cupboard is all part of a good housework routine.
Get the printable checklist for cleaning cupboard essentials here.
