Everyone hates to clean, but alas, it is a necessity of life. If we don’t clean, a tiny stain can eventually become a mountainous cleaning project. In addition, good cleaning and healthy sanitation prevents nasties like mold, mildew, bugs, and bacteria from building up, or even entering your house to begin with. But cleaning doesn’t have to be the long, monotonous chore we often make it out to be, especially if we know what to shop for. That’s right – in order to clean properly and efficiently, we must use household cleaning products.
The list of available cleaning products on the market is absolutely gargantuan in size and scope. Cleaning products come in all shapes and sizes, and some cleaning products have a wide range of off-label uses as well. Whether you’re cleaning your toilet lid or your kitchen sink, it is important to have cleaning products that work. No one wants a dirty, unsanitary living environment. After taking some time to evaluate, I have come up with a list of 3 essential cleaning products that, in my opinion, should be the standard in every household:
#3. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
These are essentially baby wipes for grown ups. Instead of using alcohol and a cleaning cloth, get a bottle of these. They can be pulled from the top, and they are effective in cleaning and disinfecting surfaces all around the house. From the bathroom to the nightstand, these work in a wide variety of situations. And the best part is that they are durable and inexpensive, with a 3 pack only costing around $10! They will last you a long time indeed.
#2. Swiffer Wet Jet
This handy product is a modern alternative to the good old-fashioned mop. Just fill it, squeeze it, and mop it – the mopping solution squirts right out onto the floor while the disposable pad scrubs and lifts grime and bacteria. At around $25 for the whole setup, the Swiffer Wet Jet will leave your wallet looking as good as your new, shiny floors. This is an excellent choice for anyone who doesn’t have time to make a mop bucket.
#1. LA’s Totally Awesome
When it comes to household cleaning, there’s nothing quite like a good degreaser. It’s like the duct tape of our cleaning endeavors. Even if other cleaning products won’t work, a good degreaser is sure to do the job. LA’s Totally Awesome is a concentrated degreaser that is tough on just about anything imaginable. Just spray it on (a little goes a long way), let it sit, wipe it off with a cleaning cloth, and you’re done!
There aren’t many household surfaces you can’t clean with these 3 products. In fact, for me, these are the trifecta of household sanitation. Once I decided to start using these products, I decided never to go back to the old way of cleaning. Cleaning doesn’t have to be difficult or tedious. Using Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, the Swiffer Wet Jet, and LA’s Totally Awesome really removes the chore from household cleaning.
