Unless there's an accident or unforeseen event, you'll receive your new home clean. You won't need to clean it immediately upon arrival. But you'll certainly want to keep it clean throughout your stay. Pay attention because you'll have to use some cleaning tools, products, and/or techniques that you may not be familiar with. Although you don't need to buy them before you arrive, as a week or two will pass before you need to clean your new house, why not take advantage of this and buy them now since you'll need them? Below are some cleaning tools and products that you will certainly need, although not immediately upon arrival.

It's not common to wash floors in Canada, at least not indoors. The most popular cold floor cleaning tool here is the mop. They are also used on wood or tile floors. The most popular models use a disposable absorbent element at the end. Some models – the most practical ones – come with an attached detergent dispenser that sprays the contents onto the floor just before the absorbent element removes the dirt. Below are some popular models you can buy here.

Your mop is useless without a floor cleaning solution. Unless you're going to do a dry cleaning. But, generally, for dry cleaning, a broom is used. It's more common to use the mop only with cleaning solution. If you want to get ahead and buy the product to be ready to use your mop, see below some examples of this product that you can buy.

Mops work well for smooth floors. Not just ceramic but also tile or wood. But they don't work on carpeted floors. Carpets are very popular in Canada. If your new home is fully or partially carpeted – there's a good chance it will be – you'll need a vacuum cleaner. NOTE: There are homes here – usually only large homes – that have a central vacuum system. If you're moving into one of those, you won't need a handheld vacuum.

Sometimes toilets end up with unwanted decorations. To remove them, always keep a toilet brush handy. For emergencies, which sometimes happen, it's also convenient to have a plunger. These items are sometimes sold together. See below for some models available on Amazon.

Almost all rental properties have a dishwasher. But those unfamiliar with them sometimes make mistakes. You can't put leftover food in it; otherwise, it accumulates and creates a bad smell. Pre-washing is necessary. Sometimes it's preferable to wash everything outside the machine. In any case, using dishwashing detergent is common, even with a dishwasher at home. See some major brands on the Canadian market below.

The detergent used by dishwashers is not the same as the detergent used for washing dishes by hand. If you intend to use your dishwasher for heavy-duty work, you will need the detergent used by these machines, which is not intended for any other purpose. Below are some popular brands in Canada.

Even if you are extremely careful when using your dishwasher, it will accumulate dirt over time. For this reason, it needs to be cleaned from time to time. There are some specific cleaning products for dishwashers that you should use regularly to keep it clean. Below are some popular brands.