| One of the most important house cleaning tools | | | | at the same time. |
| that a homemaker can have is a caddy. What | | | | - All-purpose cleanser: For counter tops, |
| exactly is a caddy? Just like the human version | | | | bathrooms, appliances, painted woodwork, |
| totes around golf clubs for the professional golfer, | | | | doorways, etc., an all-purpose cleanser will be ideal. |
| the plastic model totes around cleansers and tools | | | | Spray-on products are preferable to dab-on |
| for a house cleaner. If a golfer had to carry his or | | | | types. |
| her clubs by hand or look for them every time it | | | | - Floor cleaner: Depending on the flooring material |
| was time to make a shot, what a slow game it | | | | your home has, a mild detergent for the floor |
| would be! And the same is true for tidying up the | | | | should be stocked. These solutions are usually |
| interior of one's abode. This plastic tote should be | | | | designed to be diluted with water to the |
| kept stocked with supplies at all time and stored | | | | appropriate strength. |
| in a closet. When it's time to do the weekly | | | | - Toilet cleanser and brush: Toilet cleansers should |
| tidying up, grabbing the tote along with a vacuum, | | | | be squirtable so that they can drench the entire |
| broom, dust pan, bucket and mop will allow the | | | | bowl and underneath the rim. A brush will double |
| home to be easily cleaned. | | | | the efficiency. |
| What supplies should fill the receptacle? | | | | - Rags: Old tee-shirts make ideal rags since they |
| - Feather duster: This is an essential tool for | | | | are soft, washable and won't scratch surfaces. |
| dusting every nook and cranny in the home. This | | | | Wash cloths will be advantageous for certain |
| duty should be performed in a left to right and up | | | | types of scrubbing, such as bathroom fixtures. |
| to down pattern, so that no areas are left dusty. | | | | - Sponges: Sponges that have both a smooth side |
| During the feather dusting process, the stick | | | | and a scrubbing side will be useful for kitchen and |
| should be tapped against a hard surface such as a | | | | bathroom tidying. Like the rags, these can be |
| table edge or a shoe to knock the dust from the | | | | easily washed in the washing machine so that |
| feathers to the floor. The floor will be vacuumed | | | | they may be used over again. |
| or swept soon anyway, so this is a time saver. | | | | - Paper towels: Some grimy jobs are better left |
| - Window cleaner: Window cleanser should be | | | | to paper towels that can be thrown away. Keep |
| used on mirrors, windows, patio doors and | | | | a roll on hand in the caddy. |
| shower doors. | | | | - Toothbrush: Keep old toothbrushes in the plastic |
| - Squeegee: The squeegee should be utilized in | | | | tote. These small bristle brushes are ideal for |
| conjunction with the window cleaner. This tool is | | | | getting the crud out of small spaces. |
| wonderful for all glass surfaces in order to | | | | - Black plastic trash bags: Trash bags should be |
| prevent streaking. | | | | ready to take away the contents of each room's |
| - Wood polish: A lemon wood polish is ideal for | | | | wastebasket. |
| tables, shelves, stair rails and cabinetry. Some | | | | Once the caddy is stocked, the house cleaning |
| polishing products are designed to clean and polish | | | | can begin. |