USA Cleaning Equipment List for Professional Startups
Equipment-only checklist for US cleaning businesses covering janitorial, deep cleaning, carpet & upholstery, windows, and light exterior washing. Explicitly includes a Carpet Cleaning Machine (Extractor) and a Pressure Washer if you plan to offer pressure washing.
Essential USA Cleaning Equipment (2025)
Large icons + quick specs. Use this as a purchasing checklist. (Only equipment listed.)
Core Cleaning Chemicals
All-purpose, degreaser, bathroom/descaler, glass, neutral floor cleaner, stainless cleaner, EPA List N disinfectant.
Microfiber Cloths & Pads (Color-Coded)
General, bathroom, kitchen, glass cloths; scrub pads; flat mop pads.
Flat Mop System & Bucket
Aluminum handle, velcro frame, wringer bucket, extra pads for rotation.
HEPA Backpack or Upright Vacuum
High suction with crevice/brush/upholstery tools for mixed flooring.
Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
For post-construction and water pickup; includes squeegee and utility nozzle.
Carpet Cleaning Machine (Extractor)
Heated solution, strong lift for deep carpet cleaning; upholstery hand tool for sofas, chairs, mattresses.
Air Movers / Floor Fans
Accelerate drying after mopping and extraction to prevent resoiling.
Steam Cleaner (Detailing)
Grout, oven edges, fixtures; use with microfiber catch cloths.
Floor Buffer / Polisher
Scrubbing, stripping, and polishing VCT and sealed floors.
Compact Auto-Scrubber
Walk-behind unit for commercial corridors; faster than mop/bucket.
Pressure Washer (If Offering Pressure Washing)
For patios, siding, and walkways; include quick-connect nozzles and a surface cleaner for uniform results.
Window Cleaning Kit
Squeegees, washers, scraper, extension pole; DI/pure water option for spot-free rinsing.
Electrostatic / Fine-Mist Sprayer
Efficient application of EPA-registered disinfectants on high-touch points.
Pump Sprayer & Labeled Bottles
1–2 gal pump sprayers for pre-sprays; chemical-resistant trigger bottles with dilution markings.
Janitorial Cart & Caddies
Locking top, tool hooks, wringer bay, detachable chemical caddies, liner holder.
Trash Liners & Cans
Contractor-grade black & clear bags; sizes for homes and commercial sites.
Personal Protective Equipment
Nitrile gloves, N95/respirator, splash goggles, aprons/coveralls, shoe covers, ear protection.
Ladders & Telescopic Poles
2–3 step ladder, 6–8 ft step ladder, telescopic poles for high dusting and vents.
Wet Floor Signs & Barriers
Stand-up signs and doorway barriers for public spaces and lobbies.
Extension Cords & GFCI
Heavy-duty outdoor-rated cords with in-line GFCI for wet areas and machines.
Detail Brushes & Scrapers
Grout brushes, crevice brushes, plastic/metal scrapers with blade guards.
Floor & Surface Protection
Ram-board/rosin paper, neoprene mats, corner guards for stairs and tight halls.
Buckets, Measuring & TDS Meter
Multi-bucket setup, measuring cups for dilution, TDS meter for DI/pure water window work.
Equipment Bundles (USA)
Group the items above into practical kits for specific job types.
Residential Deep-Clean Kit
- HEPA vacuum + wet/dry vac
- Flat mop system + microfibers
- Detail brushes + pump sprayer
- Air mover + wet floor signs + PPE
Carpet & Upholstery Kit
- Carpet Cleaning Machine (Extractor) + upholstery hand tool
- Spotter machine + spotting tools
- Air movers + floor protection
Exterior & Windows Kit
- Pressure Washer (2–3 GPM, 1,800–3,000 PSI)
- Surface cleaner + QC nozzles
- Window kit + DI/pure water option + TDS meter