You’ve registered with HMRC, you’ve arranged your insurance coverage, and you’re all set to begin offering your domestic cleaning services to local households. All that’s left to do is invest in the right house cleaning supplies, equipment, and essentials to help you become the go-to cleaning company in your area. 

Check out our checklist of everything your team will need to get started on their very first clean. 

Essential House Cleaning Supplies

A good clean starts with good preparation, so set your team up for success with: 

1. A Cleaning Caddy: This checklist includes a lot of house cleaning supplies, so make the task of carrying them easier with a large caddy that has enough room to hold all the essentials. 
2. Rubber Gloves: Provide your team with plenty of rubber gloves to protect their hands from all the cleaning products they will be using on a daily basis.  
3. Bin Bags: Make disposing of rubbish easier with a roll of bin bags in every caddy. 
4. A Hoover: Whilst most of your clients will have their own hoover, it’s essential that your team brings their own with them to each house. 
5. A Dustpan and Brush: Help your team sweep those hard-to-reach areas with a small, handheld dustpan and brush. 
6. A Mop: Kit your team out with either a durable mop and bucket, or an electronic steam mop for deep cleans. 
7. Microfibre Cloths: Keep your team stocked up with enough microfibre cloths to clean multiple houses every day. 
8. Sponges: Finish off with a set of anti-scratch cleaning sponges, and some scouring pads too for those tougher stains. 

Next, it’s time to stock up on all the sprays, solutions, and chemicals that your team needs to deliver the highest standard of cleaning. 

Essential Cleaning Products

From multi-purpose sprays to bathroom cleaning supplies, this checklist covers the essential cleaning products that your team will need to take with them to every clean. 

1. Antibacterial Spray: To tackle hidden bacteria and lingering germs, wherever they are. 
2. Bleach: For use primarily in the kitchen and bathroom, as bleach is often too strong to be used on the surfaces in other rooms. 
3. Disinfectant: Mostly used to tackle blocked drains or deeply stained sinks. 
4. Wood Polish: For use on wooden surfaces such as coffee tables, sideboards, and shelves. 
5. Glass Cleaner: To clean mirrors, glass, and bathroom surfaces without leaving any streaks. 
6. Bathroom Spray: To tackle any soap scum or limescale on the shower, sink, or bath. 
7. Toilet Cleaner: To leave the toilets sparkling clean with a minimum of elbow grease. 
8. Floor Cleaner: Choose a multi-use cleaner that is suitable for all flooring types, from bathroom tiles to kitchen vinyl. 

Wherever possible, opt for eco-friendly products that are less harmful to the environment whilst still being tough on dirt and grime. These may be refillable, recycled, or recyclable products, and there are plenty of options out there that will help you uphold your commitment both to your clients, and your own sustainability policy. 

Specialist Cleaning Supplies

Whilst this is everything your team will need to clean your client’s homes from top to bottom, specialist services require specialist supplies. 

If your team offer oven, mattress, or carpet cleaning services, either as part of their standard cleaning package or as an optional add-on, here is everything they will need in order to meet your client’s expectations: 

• Oven Cleaner: This is where those scourer pads come in handy! Your team will need scourers, a heavy duty oven cleaner, and a suitable solution to cut through grease on the hob and grill. 
• Mattress Cleaner: The necessary supplies will differ depending on which type of mattress cleaning your business offers, as a steam clean will involve more steps and equipment than a dry service. 
• Carpet Cleaner: Finally, invest in a power wash carpet cleaner to tackle stains and restore your client’s carpets to their original condition. 

All that’s left to do is stock your company car or van up and send your team on their way to their first clean. 

Unlock Discounts on Your House Cleaning Supplies

Now that you know which supplies your house cleaning company needs, it’s time to secure them all at a great price with a little help from the DCA. 

The Domestic Cleaning Alliance offers its members: 

• Access to its preferred suppliers list, with discounts on bulk purchases. 
• And discounts on a wide range of purchases for both personal and business use, including HMCA plans and DELL products. 

So click here to apply for your membership today, and find out what else the DCA offers your business.