Common Cleaning Products in a Household

General Cleaning

  • All-Purpose Cleaner: for sanitizing or rinsing dirt off surfaces or objects
    • Sanitizing Wipes: for sanitizing surfaces or objects
  • Bleach: for intense sanitization, whitening, or stain removal
  • Duster: to collect dust and dirt
    • Dusting Spray: to remove dust clinging to surfaces or objects
  • Furniture Polish: to maintain the condition of furniture
  • Glass Cleaner: for windows and mirrors
  • Paper Towels: for wiping up spills or applying cleaning solution
  • Rubber Gloves: to protect hands from filth, contamination, or chemical damage
    • Facemask: to prevent inhalation of dirt, mold, or lingering chemicals
    • Safety Goggles: to protect eyes from dirt, contamination, or chemical damage
  • Sponge/Cleaning Brush: for scrubbing out stains or applying cleaning solution

Floors

  • Broom: for gathering built-up dirt and dust on hard floors
    • Dustpan: for collecting built-up dirt and dust
  • Floor Cleaner Solution: for maintaining/sanitizing hard floors
  • Mop: for scrubbing/cleaning hard floors
  • Stain Remover: for getting stains or of carpet or hard floors
  • Vacuum Cleaner: for collecting dirt from carpet or hard floor
    • Carpet Deodorant: to flush out scents gathered in rugs or carpets

Kitchen

  • All-purpose Cleaner: for wiping down countertops, sinks, and appliances
  • Bleach: to intensely sanitize surfaces, especially after handling raw foods or ingredients
  • Dish Sponge: for handwashing dishes
    • Dish soap: for scrubbing dishes
    • Dishwasher Detergent: for automatic dishwashers
  • Disposable Gloves: to protect hands while handling raw foods or ingredients
  • Oven Cleaner: for cleaning/degreasing the oven
  • Stainless Steel Cleaner: for appliances and fixtures

Bathroom

  • All-Purpose Cleaner: for wiping down dirty areas
  • Bleach: for intense sanitization or whitening of bathtub, toilet, tile, or floors
  • Mold and Mildew Remover: For removing growths in the shower or bathtub
  • Scrub Brush or Sponge: For scrubbing tough stains on surfaces
  • Stainless Steel Cleaner: for appliances and fixtures
  • Toilet Brush/Cleaner: to scrub or de-stain the inside of a toilet bowl

Laundry

  • Laundry Detergent: to wash and maintain fabric
    • Dryer Sheets: to reducing static and add fragrance to clothes
    • Fabric Softener: For softening clothes and reducing static
    • Laundry Sanitizer: to target organic dirt and bacteria
  • Stain Remover: to target tough stains on clothes