Cleaning supplies shopping list
Written around what actually runs out first, not a full supermarket aisle. Check what's already under the sink before buying doubles.
22 items
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The items
- Multipurpose spray cleaner×2
- Bathroom limescale remover
- Bleach×2Never mixed with ammonia or an acid-based cleaner — store it away from both and rinse surfaces before switching products.
- Washing-up liquid
- Dishwasher tablets or powder
- Dishwasher salt and rinse aid
- Laundry detergent
- Fabric conditioner
- Stain remover
- Microfibre cloths×6Colour-coded if possible, so the cloth used on a toilet is never the one used on a worktop.
- Sponges×4
- Rubber gloves×2A spare pair means a torn glove doesn't stop the job halfway through.
- Toilet brush and holder
- Mop and bucket
- Bin bags×2Different sizes for the kitchen bin and the smaller bathroom or bedroom ones.
- Oven cleaner
- Glass and window cleaner
- Descaler for the kettle and washing machine
- Baking soda, for odours and gentle scrubbing
- White vinegar, for descaling and general useCheap, and does the job of several single-purpose products at once.
- Duster or a dusting spray
- Air freshener or a natural alternative
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Questions people ask
- Do I really need separate cloths for the kitchen and bathroom?
- Yes — colour-coded if possible. Moving the same cloth between a toilet and a worktop spreads germs rather than cleaning either properly.
- Which two products should never be mixed?
- Bleach and anything containing ammonia or an acid-based limescale remover. Together they produce a dangerous gas — always use one at a time, rinsed away before the next.
- What's worth buying in bulk versus buying as needed?
- Multipurpose spray, bin bags and cloths are worth stocking up on since they're used constantly. A one-off product like oven cleaner keeps fine bought only when a job needs it.