If your cleaning closet or cabinet is bursting at the seams and you’re wondering what items you really need to hold onto versus which you can toss, keep reading.

Here, two Southern cleaning pros are sharing their takes on some of the cleaning products that it turns out you don’t actually need. Part ways with these items and enjoy the breathing room! At the end of the day, a simple array of items that you likely already have in your cupboard can go a long way.

Paper Towels

Tired of going through roll after roll of paper towels in a given month? Forrest Webber, the owner of Bear Brothers Cleaning in Huntsville, Alabama, offers a solution.

“You only get one use out of a paper towel, leading to a ton of waste and money spent,” he says. In order to be more friendly to the environment and cut back on costs, Webber recommends opting for microfiber cloths instead. “They’re easy to reuse and last longer,” he explains.

Carpet Shampoo

This is a product that you don’t actually need to purchase given that you can make your own carpet cleaner using a mixture of ingredients that you likely already have on hand, explains Karina Toner, a professional cleaner at Spekless in Washington, D.C.

“Carpet shampoos sometimes leave behind residue that attracts even more dirt, making carpets look dirtier over time,” she says. Instead, Toner suggests combining vinegar, dish soap, and warm water to get the job done.

Microwave Steam Cleaners

Everyone appreciates a sparkling clean microwave, but again, you don’t need to purchase a special product solely for this purpose when you can shop your fridge and cabinets instead, Toner notes.

“These gimmicky gadgets don’t do anything a simple bowl of water can’t, making them an unnecessary extra purchase,” she says. “Microwaving water with lemon or vinegar loosens food residue and deodorizes just as well.”

Disposable Toilet Wands

Prevent the buildup of waste and purchase one toilet wand that you can use again and again, Toner suggests.

“A reusable toilet brush is more effective, lasts longer, and doesn’t require expensive refills,” she says.

Speciality Bathroom Cleaners

It may seem tempting to buy a variety of bathroom cleaners that are designed to for the toilet, tub, sink, and so on, but you do not need to do so by any means, Toner explains, noting that an all-purpose cleaner can be effective in all of the aforementioned places.

Floor Cleaners

You don’t need to buy floor-specific cleaners, either, Toner adds. When it comes to hardwood floors, she likes to rely on a few basic ingredients.

“Most hard floors can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution,” Toner says. “You can typically use a small amount of dish soap or a pH-neutral cleaner diluted in water for most flooring.”

Garbage Disposal Pods

Again, this is where shopping your own kitchen comes in handy yet again—you only need a couple of key items to clean out the garbage disposal, so stop buying pods, Toner advises.

“These pods freshen odors temporarily but don’t actually scrub away grime or remove buildup,” she says. “Drop some ice cubes and lemon peels into the disposal and run it to clear out buildup and freshen odors.”