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Equipment Checklist

Plan starter kit for domestic, end-of-tenancy, office, Airbnb and oven-cleaning work.

Last reviewed: 9 August 2026

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Equipment Checklist

Plan the starter kit for the first service you will actually sell, then delay specialist purchases until demand is proven. Tick items on this device while planning. No personal data is sent or stored by the site. Next, use the equipment recommendations.

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Vacuum suitable for target property typeMop system and spare mop headsMicrofibre cloths by colour/useBathroom and kitchen-safe chemicalsGloves, apron and basic PPECaddy, bags and labelsCOSHH/product safety fileSpare stock and emergency replacements

Use case

When this tool helps

Choose the minimum kit for the first service you will sell.
Separate must-have safety and hygiene items from optional specialist equipment.
Avoid buying expensive tools before you have a repeatable service and enough demand.

Assumptions

Change the defaults

Check product labels, safety data sheets and COSHH responsibilities before using chemicals commercially.
Equipment needs vary by property type, flooring, access, storage and whether clients provide anything.
Affiliate equipment links are buying prompts, not personal recommendations for every business model.

Next steps

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Calculator FAQ

Common questions

What equipment do I need to start a cleaning business?

Start with the essentials for the first service you will sell: vacuum, mop system, cloths, caddy, gloves, labelled bottles, suitable chemicals, safety data sheets and spares. Add specialist tools only when demand is proven.

Important assumptions

These figures are planning estimates. Replace defaults with your own supplier quotes, insurance terms, travel costs, wage costs and tax/accounting advice before making business decisions.