QUESTION: What supplies are needed for cleaning?

For high-quality and efficient apartment cleaning, it is by no means necessary to buy out the entire assortment of household chemicals in the supermarket. The basic arsenal of products can be quite compact, yet effective for maintaining perfect cleanliness in all living spaces.

The minimum cleaning kit includes a universal surface cleaner, an effective glass and mirror cleaner, and a specialized plumbing fixture cleaning gel. As consumables, you will need quality sponges and a set of microfiber cloths that collect dust well and polish surfaces without streaks.

Optionally, you can use melamine sponges, which cope well with difficult stains, but remember that they can leave micro-scratches on delicate glossy surfaces. A modern steam cleaner will be an excellent helper for disinfection and grease removal without chemicals.

The most important safety rule when cleaning concerns household chemicals: never mix chlorine-containing products with vinegar or ammonia, as such a chemical reaction releases extremely toxic gas. Remember that many store-bought products can be easily and ecologically replaced with improvised means, such as baking soda, table vinegar, and citric acid.