The Cleaning Supplies Starter Kit: What You Actually Need

You do not need a different product for every surface. A small, well-chosen kit covers almost every job in a home.

By the Ample Cleaners team · 5 October 2026 · 3 min read

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Products

  • Washing-up liquid, for most general cleaning
  • A multi-surface spray
  • A bathroom cleaner and a limescale remover
  • Toilet cleaner
  • Glass cleaner, or vinegar and water
  • Oven cleaner, for the occasional deep clean
  • Bicarbonate of soda

Tools

  • Microfibre cloths
  • A vacuum cleaner with a hard-floor setting and attachments
  • A mop and bucket, or a flat-head mop
  • A scrubbing brush and an old toothbrush
  • A squeegee for glass and the shower
  • Rubber gloves and a dustpan and brush

Skip

Fancy single-purpose gadgets and products usually collect dust in a cupboard. Spend on a good vacuum and microfibre cloths first.

Common questions

Do I need to supply cleaning products for a cleaner?

Check with your cleaning company when you book. Many bring their own, and you can leave a note about anything to avoid.

Would you rather we did it for you?

Ample Cleaners offers house cleaning across Barking, Dagenham, Romford, Ilford and surrounding areas, with DBS-checked cleaners and a fixed price.

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