Your basic cleaning kit

Stocking your basic cleaning kit

Everyone should have a standard cleaning kit put together for their home, so when it's cleaning time you have everything you need within reach, and you can easily carry it through the house as you go.

The following items are essential for your basic cleaning kit:

• Cleaning caddy, to put all your supplies in for easy storage/access
• One large bucket
• Cleaning gloves, if you're so inclined (they make so many cute ones now, why not make it fun!)
• Lint-free white cloths
• Heavy duty sponges (the ones with the scrubby side and sponge side are ideal)
• Your favorite all purpose cleaner, mine is Simple Green. (You can buy a big jug at Costco for under $10, and you just dilute it based on the task at hand. It works wonders, and is safe for nearly all surfaces)
• A foam glass cleaner
• Furniture polish
• Toilet bowl cleaner and brush
• A Lambswool duster, the Swiffer Disposable Dusters work great as well
• Mop, broom and dustpan (save your back and get an upright dustpan, they're lovely!)

Now you're ready to tackle your typical house cleaning chores!