If you’ve ever wondered what cleaning professionals use to clean their own kitchens, we’ve got the scoop. Five industry pros are sharing the holy grail cleaning products they always have on hand under the kitchen sink. As you’ll see, their favorite products are simple yet effective and versatile.

From Dawn dish soap to high-quality microfiber cloths, these are the products that actually get the job done. And because these experts know the toll that constant cleaning can take on your hands, you’ll always find a pair of cleaning gloves under their sinks, too. If you want to clean your kitchen like a pro, scrap the complicated methods and pricey products, and stock your kitchen sink cabinet with these six expert-recommended faves.

• Rhonda Wilson is the quality lead cleaner at FreshSpace Cleaning.
• Sofia Martinez is a cleaning expert and owner of Sparkly Maid Austin.
• Jon Riding is the owner of Evergreen Cleaning Company,
• Petya Holevich is a house-cleaning expert and supervisor at Fantastic Services.
• Autumn Ryan is a cleaning expert and the founder and CEO of SoRite.

1. Dawn Dish Soap

For Rhonda Wilson, lead cleaner at FreshSpace Cleaning, Dawn dish soap is the one cleaning product she always has under the kitchen sink. “Dawn’s got it covered, from washing dishes to mixing it with water to make a simple cleaning solution for other stuff,” she says. It is inexpensive, readily available, and highly versatile. In short, Wilson likes it because it gets the job done.

“If you want to amp it up, get the Powerwash variant,” she suggests. It cuts through grease and grime and serves as a multi-purpose cleaner for everything from dishes to the stove and countertop. “You don’t need to wet dishes with water first, simply spray it, and it will handle the stuck food bits and grease,” she says.

2. Bar Keepers Friend

“My absolute must-have under the kitchen sink is Bar Keepers Friend in powder form,” says Sofia Martinez, the owner of Sparkly Maid Austin. She notes that it’s the most versatile cleaning product she owns and says that if she could keep only one product under her sink, this would be it. “I use it on stainless steel sink stains, to remove limescale and mineral deposits from faucets, and even on tough baked-on grime inside the oven,” she shares.

Because of its mildly abrasive formula, Bar Keepers Friend cuts through stubborn grease and messes without scratching most surfaces. “I keep a box of white microfiber cloths right next to it because the two work together perfectly; The microfiber cloth grabs the powder and lets me scrub without leaving streaks or residue,” Martinez says.

3. Swedish Dishcloths

The one item Jon Riding, the owner of Evergreen Cleaning Company, always has on hand in the kitchen is a set of Swedish dishcloths. “They are perfect for everyday messes and one of the best tools I use both professionally and at home,” he shares. He says they absorb like a sponge, wipe like a cloth, and dry quickly, so they don’t hold foul odors. “

They absorb a surprising amount of liquid, but they also wipe surfaces clean without leaving streaks or lint behind,” Riding says. His favorite thing about Swedish dishcloths? “The best part is that they are reusable and can be sanitized in the washing machine or dishwasher.”

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4. Microfiber Cloths

A microfiber cloth is the “it” cleaning tool that Wilson always has on hand under the kitchen sink. “It’s great for wiping countertops, spills, and dust, and it cleans without leaving scratches,” she says. She shares her pro tip for keeping microfiber cloths in good shape: “Be sure not to use fabric softener when washing.”

5. Non-Abrasive All-Purpose Cleaner

For Petya Holevich, a house-cleaning expert and supervisor at Fantastic Services, a high-quality, non-abrasive, all-purpose cleaner is a must-have under the kitchen sink. “It’s the most versatile item you can have on hand because it tackles general grease on countertops, light limescale around the sink, fingerprints on appliances, and unexpected spills,” she explains.

Holevich sticks with a formula that’s safe to use on multiple surfaces, including stainless steel, laminate, and sealed stone. “A good all-purpose cleaner replaces the need for half a dozen specialty products and lets you react quickly before the stains set in or the grime builds up,” she says.

6. Cleaning Gloves

Using effective cleaning products and tools is important, but so is protecting your hands. That’s why Autumn Ryan, a cleaning expert and the founder and CEO of SoRite, says you’ll always find cleaning gloves under her kitchen sink. “After years of scrubbing with harsh, toxic cleaners as a house cleaner and janitor, my hands tell the story of every battle,” she shares. She didn’t always wear gloves when cleaning because she felt they didn’t give her control over heavy messes. “That’s one of the reasons I created the SoRite product line—it’s gentle on skin while still tough on grease and germs, so you can wear gloves and still get to the nitty-gritty grime,” Ryan shares.