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ОглавлениеHow to create your own Queen of Clean tool kit!
I am often asked by newlyweds, people leaving home for the first time and new home owners about the best cleaning tools and products. I know that, for some, this can be very confusing; the supermarket shelves are packed with so many products, it’s hard to know what to buy.
My advice is to create a home cleaning kit. A perfectly-formed kit is the key to successful cleaning and will save you both time and money; you really don’t need to have cupboards bursting with products. The other beauty of having a dedicated kit is that you have everything to hand and you will know when you are starting to run low and need to replenish items.
This section will help you put together the ultimate cleaning caddy that is not only practical, but well organised and transportable, and which contains all the essential cleaning products you need to keep your home clean and give you fantastic results.
When building your kit, consider creating a few smaller additional kits that you can keep in different places in your home. This will help save you time when you are cleaning, so that you don’t have to go up and down the stairs like a yo-yo if you have forgotten anything.
Let’s get started …
You will need:
a sturdy, good-sized cleaning caddy with a handle
NATURAL CLEANERS
I tend to lean towards homemade products, so these few items are key if you are keen to follow the homemade, natural route.
White wine vinegar (a degreaser and a mild disinfectant)
Bicarbonate of soda (a natural mild abrasive and deodoriser)
Baby oil (great for shining-up stainless steel)
Essential oils (for fragrance)
BOUGHT CLEANING PRODUCTS
Multipurpose cleaner
Furniture polish
Washing-up liquid
Glass and mirror cleaner
Limescale remover
Bleach
CLEANING TOOLS
Rubber gloves
Sponges
Microfibre cloths (in a good mix of colours – see page 24)
Toothbrush
Wire wool
Lint roller
Squeegee
Duster
ADDITIONAL MUST-HAVE TOOLS
These obviously won’t fit in your caddy, but you need them.
Vacuum
Mop and bucket
STORAGE
When choosing your caddy and products, think about where you are going to store them. Do you have a large enough space? It is so important to consider this before you go out and buy loads of items.
It’s good to designate a space under your kitchen or bathroom sink or in your laundry room for cleaning products. Under-sink storage solutions are a great use of space and will free up other areas of your home.
If space is tight, don’t panic – there are some great options available these days. Consider using over-the-door storage solutions. If you are using a mop and bucket, use the bucket for storing items. Roll up your cloths for easy storage, too.
Vacuums aren’t always the easiest items to store and can take up valuable room. If cupboard space is limited, you could store your vacuum under your bed, in an under-stair cupboard, behind the sofa or even on top of the wardrobe, if it will lie flat.
