The Best House Cleaning Tools & Equipment

You can have your house clean and fresh in minutes when you use the best cleaning tools and equipment.Andreja Donko/iStockphoto/Getty Images

Although a particular piece of cleaning equipment may be capable of making your house spotless, it will get little use if it's a pain to maneuver. On the other hand, an easy-to-use tool is a waste of time if it just doesn't get the job done. When choosing cleaning equipment for your home, it is important to balance your ideal cleaning needs with ease of use. The best housecleaning tools and equipment are those that do the job well with little hassle.

Cleaning Caddy

Keep your supplies within easy reach with a cleaning caddy.cleaning and sanitation products studio isolated image by dinostock from Fotolia.com

An efficient housekeeper is one who keeps all of his cleaning supplies within easy reach so he doesn't end up wasting time running around the house to grab forgotten equipment. A proper cleaning caddy is one of the most important pieces of equipment needed when cleaning your house. Choose a cleaning caddy that can hold all of the necessary cleaning chemicals, scrub brushes and a few rags in one convenient carrier. If your home has more than one level, keep a separate cleaning caddy for each level. This will ensure you have everything you need in one place, without having to lug cleaning supplies up and down stairs.

Choose a mop with a detachable, washable head.mop head image by green308 from Fotolia.com

Synthetic wet mops are an excellent choice, as they are less likely to mold or harbor other germs. Choose a rayon wet mop with cut edges rather than looped edges for best results. Additionally, it is important to keep your mop head clean to avoid spreading germs all over your floors as you clean them. Look for a mop with an easily removable mop head, which can be thrown in the washer and cleaned with bleach in between uses.

Synthetic dusters create an electrostatic cling that grabs dust with ease.duster image by Elena kouptsova-vasic from Fotolia.com

Choose a broom with an angled head that can reach into corners with ease. Polymer fibers often catch dust and dirt better than a broom with natural fibers. Nylon fibers work especially well for dust and pet hair. A duster with plastic fibers that create an electrostatic cling to grab dust and pull it away from your dusty surfaces is another excellent choice.

No matter how well you clean your windows on the inside, they will never look clean if you don't do the outside as well. Choose an outdoor window-washing system that comes with a long handle and a removable, disposable cleaning pad. The best outdoor window-washing system will allow you to spray the outside of the windows with an outdoor hose, wash the windows with your cleaning tool and rinse with the hose. Choose a system that does not require hand drying.