Cleaning is a critical part of maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. The right cleaning products help you keep surfaces spotless while minimizing bacteria and pests in your space.
Before buying any cleaners, make sure you read the label. Look for natural or eco-friendly options with less harsh chemicals.
Dish Soap
When cleaning, the laundry cleaning supplies make a huge difference. That’s why the professionals at Molly Maid only use top-tier products that are effective, environmentally friendly, and fit their space’s unique needs.
Formulated for warm and cold water, this dish soap fights tough cooking stains, grease, and baked-on messes while protecting and nourishing hands. Plus, it omits phosphates and triclosan—chemicals that can reach lakes and streams and encourage algae blooms that reduce water oxygen levels.
Microfiber Cloths
Microfiber cloths are a smart choice for all-purpose cleaning. They’re great for dusting, removing fingerprints from stainless steel and glass surfaces, wiping away spills, and more.
The split fibers create more surface areas that can hook on dirt, dust, and even bacteria (though it won’t kill them — you’ll need disinfecting cleaner for that). Plus, they launder easily in your washing machine.
Sponges
Sponges are aquatic invertebrates that form the phylum Porifera (meaning ‘pore-bearer’). Sponges have bodies with holes, or pores, through which water circulates.
They also have needle-like spicules and a flexible spongin material, giving them various body shapes.
Adult sponges are sessile, but freshwater and marine species produce gemmules of unspecialized cells that drift or float until conditions improve. These buds may eventually grow into new sponges.
Scrub Brushes
For those times when a sponge or rag won’t cut it, a scrub brush is an excellent tool for removing stubborn dirt and grime. Make sure to choose one that is durable and made of natural materials.
Do you want to eliminate toxic chemicals from your cleaning routine? Then consider a zero-waste cleaning product like this bamboo scrubbing brush from Globalkitchen Japan.
Brooms
No vacuum can replace the quiet force tempered with the elegant control of a good broom. Sweeping can be quicker and more thorough, and a broom’s bristles are better at grabbing larger debris than a vacuum’s.
Look for various broom styles, including angled brooms for efficient floor sweeping, push brooms for more expansive surfaces, and whisk brooms for one-handed dusting or sweeping in tight spaces. Effective brooms pair well with a dustpan, holders, and cleaning sprays.
Dustpan
Dustpans are flat handheld containers with a brush or broom to scoop up and collect waste materials. They are available in two major types: plastic and metal.
The Pine-Sol Mini Dustpan Small Brush Hand Broom set is perfect for quick cleanups and is portable enough to keep in your kitchen drawer. It features a nesting snap-on design for easy storage.
Spray Bottles
Effective cleaning products help create a healthy environment for people to live and work. Keep a variety of general cleaners on hand, as well as specialized supplies to tackle specific kinds of messes.
Use a spray bottle to quickly dispense cleaning solutions in a fan or concentrated stream. Many options are available, including bottles with multiple spray settings that suit various cleaning and application tasks.
Paper Towels
Paper towels are an essential part of any sink station. They’re used to dry hands, wipe surfaces, and clean up spills.
They’re hygienic, as they can be thrown away after one use, unlike cloth hand towels. They’re also made from renewable resources like trees and recycled paper. The ply count of a paper towel indicates how absorbent it is. The higher the ply count, the thicker and more absorbent the paper towels are.
Dishwasher Detergent
The workhorses of the dishwashing world, liquid detergents deliver powerful cleaning performance. They contain a mix of grease-cutting bleach, enzymes, oxi beach, and rinsing agents to keep dishes clean and sparkling.
Liquid detergents can create overflows of suds that can damage internal dishwasher components. Always follow the recommended fill line on the dispenser cup to ensure proper distribution and efficiency.
