Cleaning the whole house is no easy feat, especially when you aren't armed with the right tools. What have you currently stocked up in your cleaning kit? A few sponges and chemical sprays? If you're aiming to give your home a thorough and deep clean, that won't do.

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Whether it's a specific room overdue for a wipe down or if you've planned a general spring clean, you need more than a vacuum and some wipes.

When shopping for a sponge, look for one with an abrasive side that can tackle grit and grime. But for other surfaces that only need a quick spray and a wipe, opt for dishcloths or sponges.

Whether you're wiping down dust and dirt, or giving a final wipe-down, having clean cloths on hand are vital. Always keep a cupboard full of them that can easily be bleached, washed and disinfected.

Microfibre cloths can often get glass surfaces clean without scratches or streaks with just a little water. That's why they're a popular pick when it comes to cleaning showers and windows.

Get more use out of your squeegee when you're not using it to clean the windows of your car. The nifty tool can also help keep your shower mould-free. Squeegee any excess water off the shower walls, and this will help eliminate the majority of the moisture that supports mould and mildew growth.

A quality bucket can do more than carry your cleaning supplies around. You can use it to hold water and mop the floors, and this pick from Ikea allows you to store things inside or on top of the bucket. Click here for the 12 best mops for tiles, laminate and wooden floors

Keep a spray bottle filled with water on hand if you ever need to rinse something off quickly. Also, if you prefer making your own natural cleaners over store-bought sprays, you'll need a few of these empty spray bottles in your cleaning kit.

There are going to be times when a sponge won't cut it. Instead of wasting elbow grease and tiring yourself out, quickly swap over to an all-purpose scrub brush to remove tough stains on tiles, tubs and fixtures.

When you need something to get into all the nooks and crannies,  a toothbrush  is a great option. Disinfect some old toothbrushes and put them to work in the bathroom on grout and sink rims.

For homes with wooden floors, cork, linoleum or tiles, you’ll need  a broom and dustpan  as a minimum. You might also want to invest in  a wet mop  if you have pets or kids, which you'll appreciate when cleaning up after big spills or scrubbing grime from the floor.

Whether you clean with a Dyson or a robot vacuum, you need one of these machines to remove dust, keep your allergies at bay and your place looking spick and span. For our round-up of the best robot vacuums click here.

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