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Residential Cleaning Supplies and Equipment for 2026
Updated April 02, 2026
Residential cleaning has the lowest equipment barrier of any hands-on business. Most cleaners start with supplies they already own. What matters more than fancy tools is having the right supplies, enough of them, and a system for carrying them into every home.
Here’s the full list broken into three budget tiers, with specific products and where to buy them. The minimum setup runs under $500 and will get you through your first ten clients. You can upgrade incrementally from there.
Equipment by Budget Tier
| Item | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| ProTeam Super Coach Pro 10 Backpack Vacuum, Commercial | $530 | Amazon |
| O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop and Bucket | $35 | Amazon |
| MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths (50-pack, 5 colors) | $26 | Amazon |
| SCAVATA Wearable Cleaning Caddy with Shoulder Straps | $25 | Amazon |
| Zep All-Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser (1 gallon) | $9 | Amazon |
| Windex Glass Cleaner Spray (23 oz) | $3 | Amazon |
| Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner | $5 | Amazon |
| Lysol Disinfectant Spray | $8 | Amazon |
| DilaBee Spray Bottles 12oz (3-pack) | $10 | Amazon |
| OXO Good Grips Heavy Duty Scrub Brush | $12 | Amazon |
| Playtex Living Reusable Rubber Cleaning Gloves | $18 | Amazon |
| G & F Disposable Shoe Covers (100-pack) | $13 | Amazon |
| Total | $694 |
| Item | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum, 60 min runtime | $600 | Amazon |
| BISSELL PowerFresh 1940A Steam Mop | $100 | Amazon |
| Heonay Extendable Ceiling Fan Duster (13-50 inch pole) | $16 | Amazon |
| Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Kit (3-piece) | $19 | Amazon |
| SPARTA Flo-Pac Grout Brush, 8 inch | $5 | Amazon |
| Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable (10-pack) | $13 | Amazon |
| Toothbrush Set (for detail work) | $3 | Dollar Tree |
| Vehicle Magnet Signs (custom, pair) | $30 - $50 | Vistaprint, 4imprint |
| BOOJO Quick-Dry Polo Shirts (5-pack) | $36 | Amazon |
| Total | $822 - $842 |
| Item | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jobber or ZenMaid Software (scheduling + invoicing) | $29 - $49/month | getjobber.com, zenmaid.com |
| Bissell SpotClean Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner | $175 | Amazon |
| Second Complete Cleaning Kit (for employee) | $300 - $500 | Various |
| LoDrid Professional Cleaning Apron with 9 Pockets | $19 | Amazon |
| Total | $523 - $743 |