Cleaning and organizing is much easier when you have fewer things, I always say. The same goes for your cleaning products: keep them organized and to a minimum.

 

Aside from laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, and hand & dish soap, what products are really necessary for cleaning?

 

The Necessary Cleaning Products

 

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1. Bleach: to disinfect. Use on any surface that needs disinfectant.
2. Glass cleaner: for no streaks. Use on glass and stainless steel.
3. Barkeeper’s friend/Comet/Ajax: to remove stubborn stains on surfaces, disinfect, or to remove mildew.
4. Carpet stain remover: to remove stains on carpets, rugs, and upholstery.
5. Clothing stain remover: to remove stains on clothing.
6. Goo Gone: to remove stubborn, sticky residue.
7. Sponge: to scrub those stains and surfaces.

 

 

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Natural Alternatives to the Necessary Cleaning Products

1. All Purpose Cleaner: natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s, Mrs. Meyer’s) + diluted with water + spray bottle
2. Bleach alternative: hydrogen peroxide
3. Glass cleaner: 1 part white vinegar + 5 parts water
4. Abrasive surface cleaner: 1 tbsp hydrogen peroxide + 1 tbsp baking soda
5. Carpet stain remover: 1 tbsp baking soda + ¼ cup water or vinegar
6. Clothing stain remover: 1 tbsp baking soda + ¼ cup water or vinegar
7. Goo Gone: lemon + water
8. Sponge: natural sea sponge

 

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The Caddy/Basket

Finally, wrangling up your cleaning products into one basket helps keep them organized and ready to carry from room to room when it’s time to clean. I found this basket in the dollar section at Target!

 

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If you’re someone who swears by using chemical products or someone who prefers all natural products, less is always more!

 

Happy Spring Cleaning!

 

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