Here is the latest from UMCOR on the assembly of UMCOR Cleaning Buckets. (posted 9-23-2013)
Cleaning Bucket
Value: $ 55.00
5 gallon bucket with resealable lid Buckets from fast food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned. Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner. Advertisements on the outside are acceptable.
- liquid laundry detergent
- two 25 oz. or one 50 oz. bottles only
- liquid household cleaner 12‐16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water no spray cleaners
- dish soap
- 16‐28 oz bottle any brand
- 1 can air freshener
- aerosol or pump
- 1 insect repellant spray
- 6‐14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover
- 1 scrub brush
- plastic or wooden handle
- 18 cleaning wipes handi wipes or reusable wipes no terry cleaning towels remove from packaging
- 7 sponges
- no cellulose sponges due to mold issues
- remove from wrapper
- 5 scouring pads
- remove from wrapper
- no stainless steel, Brillo pads or SOS pads (nothing with soap built in)
- 50 clothespins
- remove from packaging
- clothes line
- two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.
- cotton or plastic.
- 24 roll heavy duty trash bags
- 33‐45 gallon sizes
- remove from the box
- 5 dust masks
- 2 pair kitchen dish washing gloves
- should be durable enough for multiple uses
- remove from packaging
- 1 pair work gloves
- cotton with leather palm or all leather
Assembling Directions
Place all liquid items in the bucket first. Place remaining items in the bucket fitting them around and between the liquid items. Sponges, scouring pads, clothespins and trash bags can be separated in order to fit all of the items in the bucket. Ensure the lid is closed securely.
Important Notes
- All items must be new except for the actual bucket and lid.
- All cleaning agents must be liquid and in plastic containers. No powders please.
- If you cannot find the requested size of a liquid item, use a smaller size. Including larger sizes of any item will prevent the lid from sealing.
- If all of the items on the list are not included, please put a label on the bucket indicating what has been omitted.
- Cleaning buckets are only used within the United States. They are not opened to verify the contents unless there is indication some items have been omitted.
Processing & Shipping Costs: Please enclose an envelope containing at least $1.50 for each Cleaning Bucket. Donation enables kits to be sent to areas of need.