February 24, 2012
Clean + Organized – Quick Clean Bucket
Last month I talked about my idea to put small cleaning buckets under each bathroom sink with a couple quick grab cleaning supplies. I ordered some cute plastic buckets, (these are the small totes) only to realize that they were on backorder. Not to worry, they finally arrived last week and I went to work stocking them with a few cleaning supplies.
What’s the point of a ‘Quick Clean Bucket’? If I’m in the bathroom supervising baths in the evening, I can do a quick wipe down and clean of counters and toilets. Or if I have a minute and notice that a counter needs to be wiped down, I don’t have to go and grab my big cleaning bucket in my mud room, I just grab what I need from under the counter. Really, it’s just a relocation of supplies in a more functional way. I also like that these containers are small and a flexible plastic. I can rinse them out if necessary, they were cheap, and they contain the necessary supplies in an easy way. I loaded up the buckets with supplies and put them under the bathroom sinks.
I’m sure that there are plenty of you out there that do this – do you also have a cleaning bucket as well? I am thinking that this might be a way to get rid of the big cleaning bucket. What do you think?
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Anonymous Says
Love your blog!! Where did you get your cute little buckets?
susan
susanlanthrip@knology.net
Clean Mama Says
Hi Susan!
I added the link to the post, but they are the small totes from The Container Store:
http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10029525&N=&Ntt=flexible+tote
Laura@HappyCanadianHome.com Says
I do the same thing … but your buckets are way prettier … and if you have to clean a bathroom, you should at least have a pretty bucket I think!
Felicia @ All Things Fee Says
I have a cleaning bucket that I have been using downstairs. But I also have cleaning supplies corraled under the sick that I only use upstairs. So a little different but also similar.
Melissa Says
The Dollar Tree has some similar plastic totes right now.
MJ Says
Yes , saw them at Dollar Tree yesterday. Does this mean I get to go back today?
Nichole Says
I don’t have a cleaning bucket 🙁 It’s just all thrown under the sink. Maybe I’ll stop by the Dollar Tree this weekend!
Diane Says
I bought the mirror/window cloths..I think mine are 3m. I noticed yours and they are different than mine (and I have to say…I don’t really like mine). What brand are yours?? Thanks for all of your fabulous tips!!! Love your blog!! 🙂
April Forshee Says
I love this! I also love that you are a Shaklee user…love love love that H2 cleaner!
carpet cleaning buffalo Says
Microfiber cloths work great for cleaning, Yes i think 3M make them
We color code them, yellow=dusting, green bathrooms etc.
Clean Obsessed! Says
If you’re like me and like to do as much shopping online as possible (so convenient when you’re so busy!), I suggest going to online suppliers like http://www.libertyoffice.com/. They seem more focused on office supplies (maybe you can kill two birds with one stone :D) but by ordering under their janitorial supplies, you’ll be able to save tons of money. Trust me, I’ve been keeping track of my expenses the last 7 months of using their service, more chaching in the bank!
Just quickly create your account here: http://www.libertyoffice.com/CreateAccount.aspx
If you have questions, their contact info is: http://www.libertyoffice.com/ContactUs.aspx. They also have reps to help you in local areas.
Jackie Says
What are the clothes and sponges you have here?
Clean Mama Says
Target brand 2-sided magic erasers, microfiber cloths (target, auto section), and window/mirror cloths.