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Garrett
Contributor 2
3 months ago

Let's get specific! What are your top cleaning tools & pieces of equipment for commercial cleaning?

Hey guys,

I wish I had a refined list of the best solutions, tools & equipment when I first started out. Lets get really specific and share what are your best tools, equipment & solutions for on the job, that saves you time, money and energy?

1.) High Dusting

2.) Low Dusting

3.) Disinfecting

4.) Scrubbing

5.) Hard Floor Cleaning

6.) Carpet Cleaning

7.) Wood Cleaning

8.) Window Washing 

9.) Stainless Steel Cleaning

10.) Eco Friendly Solutions

Bonus 11.) Must haves in the cleaning bag!

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  • I realize this is a little delayed as the original post but as I was curious about this as well I thought I'd add my list.

    1.) High Dusting - We typically don't get higher than a few steps up on a step ladder but we use extendable dusters when needed. We have some extendable feather dusters that are approx. 40 inches when extended, as well as some longer reach sturdier options for things like ceiling fans etc.

    2.) Low Dusting -Feather dusters, micro fiber dusters or microfiber cloths

    3.) Disinfecting -Distilled white vinegar, Onguard all purpose cleaner, Sal Suds, Odoban. 

    4.) Scrubbing - Scrub Daddy sponges, small brushes, Battery powered scrubber, Magic erasers

    5.) Hard Floor Cleaning - Upright Vacuums, damp Mop (Cleaning solution depends on the flooring but we often use Sal Suds)

    6.) Carpet Cleaning - We don't offer this ....yet

    7.) Wood Cleaning - Murphy’s, Lemon oil, Sal Suds with a damp microfiber

    8.) Window Washing - Damp microfiber and polishing rag

    9.) Stainless Steel Cleaning - Sal Suds, Stainless Steel Spray if needed

    10.) Eco Friendly Solutions -OnGuard all purpose cleaner, Sal Suds, distilled white vinegar, Dawn dish soap diluted.

    Bonus 11.) Must haves in the cleaning bag! -Double sided scraper tool (one side has a regular blade while the other has a plastic blade), tooth brush/Small brushes, gloves, trash bags (Large and small), Squeegee, extra hair ties because they have come in handy for both my hair as well as in a pinch I've used it to help keep things together when my mop head broke and my spare was in use. In the summertime, I keep a rechargeable neck fan in my kit because a couple of my elderly clients keep their homes VERY warm!

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      Garrett
      Contributor 2

      That’s a great list! I have short hair so no need for the hair ties, but it sounds like you are well prepared for all occasions! Keep up the great work and keep getting those 5 stars!

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    Garrett
    Contributor 2

    1.) High Dusting -Proteam backpack vacuums, plastic painters covers, brush attachments, ladders or a scissor lift.

    2.) Low Dusting -Feather dusters, micro fiber dusters or cloths, damp paper towels.

    3.) Disinfecting -Distilled white vinegar, thieves all purpose cleaner, diluted Castile soap. 

    4.) Scrubbing -Brushes of all sizes, M pads of all sizes, 

    5.) Hard Floor Cleaning -Compact auto scrubber, proteam vacuums, Oxo or refillable swifter, stick vacuums for compact versatile suction. Auto scrubbers or sweepers for larger areas.

    6.) Carpet Cleaning -Bissell Big Green, Rug Doctor, Hoover Scrub XL, compact portable carpet & steam cleaners.

    7.) Wood Cleaning -Murphy’s wood oil, Bona Wood Treatment, Thieves Cleaner. 

    8.) Window Washing -Windex, Distilled White vinegar, Dawn dish soap diluted, spray away glass cleaner.

    9.) Stainless Steel Cleaning -Distilled white vinegar, Windex, Weinmen Satinless Steel spray.

    10.) Eco Friendly Solutions -Thieves all purpose cleaner, distilled white vinegar, Dawn dish soap diluted.

    Bonus 11.) Must haves in the cleaning bag! -scraper tool, steel wool, tooth brush, shoe covers, gloves, trash bags, 

    Feel free to add to this list, more recommendations the better! -Garrett