The following items should be included in each flood bucket:
- 5-gallon bucket with re-sealable 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-One 50-oz. or two 25-oz. bottle(s)
- 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
- Clothesline -One 100-ft. or two 50-ft. lines; Cotton or plastic.
- 24-roll heavy-duty trash bags -33‐ to 45-gallon sizes;
- Remove from the box.
- 5 dust masks
- 2 pairs kitchen dishwashing gloves
- Should be durable enough for multiple uses;
- Remove from packaging.
- 1 pair work gloves -Cotton with leather palm or all leather.