Your Cleaning Toolkit
This page serves as a guideline and a reminder for contractors to use good quality tools and products when cleaning with Hellamaid.
Your tools and products don't have to be the exact same as the ones below, but they should be of similar quality (or even better).
Cleaning Tools
Microfibre cloth
Tip: color code cloths based on area of use (eg. bathroom: blue, Kitchen: green, living areas: yellow)
Floor mop (with bucket)
Water filled bucket, used with floor cleaner
Vacuum (bagless, with hose)
Empty and clean vacuum after each session
Disinfectant wipes
Great for cleaning very dirty areas such as window tracks, the toilet lip, and for spot cleaning walls
Scrubber
Great for removing tough stains on the tile floor, as well as removing stains from carpet
Heavy duty sponge
Gloves
Garbage bags
Please keep 1 or 2 with you on the job
Cleaning Solutions
Vinegar + Water
Good for steel faucets and sinks, shower faucets and water marks & stains
Multi-surface cleaner (eco-friendly)
Multi-floor cleaner
Window cleaner
After spraying, use microfibre cloth or a squeegee to dry
Bowl cleaner
Bathroom grime cleaner
Use a scrubbie on water stains for glass shower doors, for messy shower walls or baths. works well for hard water stains
Grease cleaner
Stainless steel cleaner
CLR (for tough stains)
Helpful Items to Make the Job Easier
Caddy
Great for carrying your cleaning tools and supplies
Extension Cord
Great for extending your vacuum to rooms with no power outlets
Step ladder
For hard to reach areas during deep cleans, this is good to keep in your car (just in case)
Indoor Shoes/Crocs
Get comfortable on the job and keep your feet dry
Above all, please bring a wonderful smile and a great character to each home. Clean each house as if it's your own.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hellamaid Operations Manager or email us at Hellamaid Canada partners [email protected]
