# Monthly cleaning and personal care shopping list — one trip, done

A useful list so you don't have to run back to the shop at the end of the month because the shampoo ran out or there are no bin bags left. It brings cleaning and personal care products together, and with a room code whoever notices something running out adds it right away. No sign-up needed.

**In short:** A monthly cleaning shop needs laundry and dishwashing detergent, surface, bathroom and glass cleaners, bleach, sponges and cloths, bin bags, toilet paper and paper towels, plus personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, hand soap, toothpaste and deodorant. Note how long each product lasted last month, and never mix bleach with other cleaners.

## What's on the list

### Cleaning & household

- Laundry detergent
- Dishwashing liquid
- Dishwasher tablets — if you use a dishwasher
- Surface cleaner
- Bathroom and toilet cleaner
- Bleach
- Glass cleaner
- Fabric softener
- Sponges and cloths
- Bin bags
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels

### Personal care

- Hand soap
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush — about every 3 months
- Wet wipes — optional

## Tips

- Note how long each product lasted last month and write the next list from that, not from guesswork.
- Never mix bleach with other cleaners, especially vinegar or ammonia; it can release toxic gas.
- You don't need a different product for every surface; one surface cleaner, one bathroom cleaner and one glass cleaner do most jobs.
- Compare unit prices; bigger packs of detergent and paper goods are often more economical, as long as you have room to store them.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I work out how many cleaning supplies I need each month?

The easiest way is to note when each product runs out over one month. The number of people at home, how often you do laundry and whether you use a dishwasher set the consumption; in the first month, write the list with a little extra and adjust it to your real usage in the second.

### Can bleach be mixed with other cleaners?

No. Mixing bleach with vinegar, ammonia or acidic bathroom cleaners in particular can release toxic gas. Use products separately, rinse the surface well in between and ventilate the room.

### Which cleaning products do you really need at home?

For most homes, dishwashing and laundry detergent, one surface cleaner, one bathroom and toilet cleaner, bleach and sponges and cloths form the base. There's no need for a separate product for every surface; glass cleaner and fabric softener are added as needed.

### Can I change the list?

Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories.

### Do I need an account?

No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup.

### How long is the list kept?

As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.

### Can I install it on my phone?

Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.

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[Start a room with this list](https://ortakliste.app/en/list/monthly-cleaning-supplies-list) — 19 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.