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Hotel Cleaning Tools & Supplies Vocabulary

Before you enter a room, you need to know every tool and product in your caddy — so you can grab, request, or report the right item without guessing.
Cleaning Tools
| English | Bahasa Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Vacuum cleaner | Penyedot debu |
| Mop | Pel |
| Squeegee | Alat pembersih kaca (karet) |
| Scrubber | Sikat penggosok |
| Dustpan | Serokan sampah |
| Brush | Sikat |
| Caddy | Keranjang perlengkapan |

Chemicals & Cleaning Products
| English | Bahasa Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Disinfectant | Disinfektan |
| Glass cleaner | Pembersih kaca |
| Bathroom cleaner | Pembersih kamar mandi |
| Floor polish | Pengkilap lantai |
| Air freshener | Penyegar udara |
| Microfiber cloth | Kain microfiber |
| Sponge | Spons |
Safety Gear
| English | Bahasa Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Gloves | Sarung tangan |
| Apron | Celemek |
| Safety goggles | Kacamata pelindung |
Asking About a Tool
Two patterns you'll use often: "What is this?" — "This is a mop." and "What is it used for?" — "It is used for cleaning the floor."
For quantities, use: a bottle of (disinfectant), a bag of (sponges), a pack of (gloves).
Practise until it's automatic
Try the short quiz below to see how well you know your cleaning tools and supplies.