Q
Put down the currently selected item.
Controls and first shelf guide
Learn the three controls listed by the game creator and use them to complete your first shelf without guessing.
Checked July 14, 2026Unofficial player guide
Quick answer
Start here
On PC, press Q to drop the held item, click to place the selected item, and use the scroll wheel to cycle what you are holding. Read the shelf sign before placing anything.
Click
Place the selected product on an open matching shelf.
Scroll wheel
Move through the products you are carrying.
Walkthrough
Step by step
- Step 1
Pick up misplaced products
Collect nearby items, but keep enough space to move and see which product is selected.
- Step 2
Read the shelf sign
The game tells players to follow signs. Match the selected product to the written category rather than relying on color or shape.
- Step 3
Cycle and place
Use the scroll wheel until the matching product is selected, then click an open shelf position.
- Step 4
Drop a bad match
Press Q if the selected product does not belong there. Finish one shelf to earn the official Getting Started badge.
Troubleshooting
Common mistakes
Placing the wrong held item
Scroll once and confirm the selected product before clicking.
Guessing by appearance
Use the category sign; nearby shelves can contain visually similar products.
Assuming mobile controls
Only the PC controls above were listed in the official description at the checked date.
FAQ
Questions players ask
How do I drop items in Clean The Superstore?
Press Q on PC to drop the currently held item.
How do I place an item?
Select the matching product, aim at an open spot on the correct shelf, and click.
How do I cycle held items?
Use the scroll wheel on PC.
What should I do first?
Match products to shelf signs and finish one shelf; that is the official Getting Started badge goal.
Item location help
Use the sign-and-shelf method when a product is unfamiliar.
Completion calculator
Check your pace after the first few shelves.
Badge goals
See every official progress and speed target.