How We Choose Our Cleaning Products

At HouseWorks, every product and tool we use is chosen with one goal in mind: to create clean and healthy homes for our clients. We don’t just want your home to look clean—we want it to be clean, with every surface thoughtfully cared for and every cleaning product selected with your family’s health, your home’s surfaces, and our environment in mind.

When you invite a cleaning service into your home, you’re trusting them with more than just your floors and countertops; you’re trusting them with your health, your time, and your peace of mind. That’s why we’ve done the research, tested dozens of products, and refined our kit over the years to ensure we’re using only the best and most effective tools in the industry.

Products That Clean Deep, Not Just Surface-Level

Too many cleaning services rely on general-purpose sprays and all-in-one products that leave residue, mask odors, and offer only surface-level results. At HouseWorks, we understand the difference between looking clean and being clean. That’s why we’ve selected a product line that targets grime at its source—removing bacteria, lifting dirt, and eliminating buildup without damaging surfaces or relying on harsh chemicals.

For example, our bathroom cleaners are designed not only to remove visible residue but also to disinfect high-touch areas like faucets, toilet handles, and shower surfaces. In kitchens, we use degreasers that cut through oils and food residues effectively while being food-safe and gentle on natural stone or stainless steel.

Cleaning Products that are safe for Kids, Pets, and Families

Your home is a place where life happens—where your kids crawl on the floors, where your pets nap in sunbeams, and where your family gathers after a long day. That’s why we’ve chosen products that are non-toxic, low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and safe for use around people and animals.

While some companies use industrial-grade cleaners for speed and cost savings, we intentionally avoid products that contain ammonia, bleach, or other harsh irritants unless specifically required for post-construction or specialty cleanings. Our day-to-day kit is safe, effective, and approved for regular household use.

Tools That Make a Difference

In addition to the products themselves, the tools we use matter just as much. That’s why we supply all our teams with top-quality microfiber cloths, grout-safe brushes, extendable dusters, commercial-grade mops, and vacuums equipped with filtration systems.

Why microfiber? It traps dust, allergens, and bacteria better than cotton or paper-based cloths. Why filtration vacuums? Because they don’t just move dust around—they actually trap allergens, making your home feel noticeably fresher and cleaner.

We also choose tools that are dedicated to your home—our teams use color-coded cloths and mop pads to avoid cross-contamination between bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas. Each item in our kit is cleaned and sanitized between uses to ensure your home gets the fresh start it deserves.

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Without Sacrificing Clean

Caring for our clients means caring for the environment, too. Many of our selected products are biodegradable, refillable, or concentrated to reduce plastic waste. We’ve partnered with vendors who prioritize responsible manufacturing and packaging—because we believe that being eco-conscious is part of being a responsible service provider.

Cleaning Products with Consistency, Training, and Trust

Finally, our choice in products ensures consistency across every home we clean. Our 36-Point Cleaning System is only effective when paired with the right tools and training. By standardizing what our teams use, we’re able to ensure every HouseWorks Home gets the same high level of care, whether it’s your first cleaning or your fiftieth.

In short, our cleaning products and tools weren’t chosen because they’re trendy or inexpensive. They were chosen because they work for your home, your health, and your happiness. At HouseWorks, we provide everything needed to deliver a service that’s more than clean. It’s clean and healthy every time. Contact us today at 203-914-2245 or use our Contact Us page, and let’s get cleaning!