Spanish Phrase
¿Tienes artículos de aseo?
Meaning
A polite way to ask someone if they have any cleaning or hygiene supplies on hand, such as soap, detergent, or toilet paper. The question can be used in informal settings like a friend's home, a shared apartment, or a small shop.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know whether a host, roommate, or store clerk can provide basic cleaning items. It works well in casual conversation, but you can also soften it with *por favor* or *¿Me podrías decir…?* for extra politeness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Tienesartículosdeaseo?
Tienes (present of tener)
Second‑person singular present of the verb *tener* (to have). Use it when speaking directly to one person (tú).
Artículos (masc. plural noun)
A masculine plural noun; the article *los* is omitted because the noun follows a verb.
de (preposition)
Links the noun *artículos* with the category *aseo*, indicating the type of items.
aseo (noun)
Means ‘cleaning’ or ‘toiletries’; can refer to household cleaning supplies or personal hygiene products.
🗨In Conversation
¿Tienes artículos de aseo?
Do you have any cleaning supplies?
Sí, tengo jabón, papel higiénico y detergente.
Yes, I have soap, toilet paper and detergent.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Tienen artículos de aseo?
Use *tienes* for a single person (tú). *Tienen* is the third‑person plural form used with *ustedes* or *ellos*.
¿Tienes artículos de limpieza?
Both are correct, but *artículos de aseo* is more common for personal hygiene items, while *productos de limpieza* is used for household cleaners.
¿Tienes el artículos de aseo?
The article *el* is unnecessary and the noun should be plural without an article after *tienes*.
↔Alternatives
¿Dispones de productos de limpieza?
Do you have cleaning products?
¿Tienes cosas de higiene?
Do you have hygiene items?
¿Hay artículos de aseo?
Are there any cleaning supplies?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking households, asking for *artículos de aseo* is perfectly normal, but you’ll often hear the more specific *productos de limpieza* when referring to household cleaners, and *artículos de higiene* for personal care items. Adding *por favor* or framing the request as *¿Me podrías prestar…?* makes the question sound even more courteous, especially with strangers or in formal settings.