Best all-purpose cleaning sprays

As the name suggests, all-purpose cleaners are designed for multi-purpose cleaning, helping you go from room to room with just one spray. From bathroom grime to kitchen grease, they aim to leave all your surfaces spotless.

We've tested products from well-known cleaning spray brands such as Flash, Method, Ecover, Dettol and more, as well as supermarket brands, to see how effectively they remove soap scum and oily foods, plus whether they leave your surfaces streaky or sparkling. 

We found two standout Best Buys that will leave you with a beautiful bathroom and clean kitchen. Plus, one bargain £1 spray did a good job at removing gunk and gunge. There were a couple of Don't Buys too, so you should steer clear of these if you want to keep your home spic and span.

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The best all-purpose cleaning sprays

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The all-purpose cleaning sprays we tested

All the all-purpose cleaning sprays we tested are listed in alphabetical order below.

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Asda Multi Purpose Cleaning Spray

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Size 750ml

Only available at Asda £1.00

Co-op Antibacterial Multisurface Cleaner

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Size 500ml

Only available at Co-op £1.55

Dettol Multi Purpose Cleaner Citrus

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Size 1 litre

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Domestos Multi-Purpose Bleach Spray

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Size 700ml

Ecover Multi-Action

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Size 500ml

Flash Spray Wipe Done Multi-Surface Anti-Bac Apple Blossom

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Size 800ml

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Lidl W5 Antibacterial Multi-Surface Cleaner Citrus

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Size 750ml

Only available at Lidl 85p (in-store only)

Method Anti-Bac All Purpose Cleaner

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Size 828ml

How we test all-purpose cleaning sprays

For kitchen soils, our lab applies grease-based soils to tiles, and cleaning spray is applied to a cloth. We use an automated scrubbing machine to mimic the cleaning process and assess how well the tile is cleaned after a set number of strokes. We repeat this four times and record the average rating.

For bathroom grime soils, our lab applies soils to ceramic tiles, which are left to dry for 24 hours. The cleaning spray is applied to the tile. We assess how well the cleaning product breaks down the soil and how clean the surface is before and after scrubbing using an automated scrubbing machine. We repeat this four times and record the average rating.

Our lab cleans reflective tiles using the cleaning spray and cloth. After scrubbing using an automated scrubbing machine, a panel of experts assesses the surfaces for droplets and streaks.

Brands regularly reformulate their products, so we test them annually.

We buy all the all-purpose sprays we test.

What is its environmental impact?

We now examine the eco-credentials of each all-purpose spray we test, so that you can make an informed buying decision.

We look into the ingredients used and what their environmental impact is, including whether they are biodegradable, harmful to aquatic life or persistent (whether they are likely to accumulate and linger in waterways). We also consider how transparent manufacturers are about the ingredients they use.

We also take into account how easy the packaging is to recycle and how much information about recyclability is given on the packaging. We also check whether the packaging itself is made from recycled materials and/or whether it's refillable, as well as packaging utilisation (whether the packaging is under-filled).

Best Buys, Eco Buys and Great Value

To become a Which? recommended Best Buy, all-purpose sprays must score a minimum of 70%.

To become an Eco Buy, an all-purpose cleaner must score a minimum of 65% and five stars for sustainability.

Great Value products are a selection of the cheapest products per 100ml that score 65% or above. Which? recommends these as a good choice for those who want to spend less, without sacrificing too much in the way of performance.

Buying sustainably isn't easy. It's difficult to find the products that really make a difference and what's just greenwashing. Find out how choosing a Which? Eco Buy can help.