As I join Monica on Friends In many ways (she loves to cook, is very stubborn, and loves her friends immensely), she and I are not the same when it comes to cleaning. I like a tidy space and a nice-looking apartment, but I do the bare minimum when it comes to cleaning.
If I can find multipurpose cleaning products that get the job done quickly, I'll use them. That's why I'm a big fan of all-purpose cleaning sprays. Just grab this bottle, spray, and wipe down every surface imaginable without a worry. It's easy as pie, and my under-sink supply cabinet is never cluttered.
However, anyone who has ever shopped around the cleaning market knows that there are many options for all-purpose cleaners. How do I know which cleaner is best, especially if I plan to use the product on every surface imaginable?
To figure out which cleaner to buy so I can fully embrace my Monica personality, I spoke with professional cleaners to get the lowdown on which all-purpose cleaning spray to choose next time I'm at the store.
The cleaning professionals I interviewed
Simple Recipes / Mrs. Meyers Cleanup Day
The Best All-Purpose Cleaning Spray, According to the Pros
If you had to choose which all-purpose cleaner to buy, professionals would recommend Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Cleaner.
“If you’re looking for a product that smells great and does its job without using harsh chemicals, this is a great choice,” Shields says. “The formula is nice and gentle on surfaces. If you have kids or pets who like to explore, you’ll appreciate knowing there are no harmful chemicals left behind on the surfaces they touch.”
“Mrs. Meyer’s is a fantastic everyday cleaner with a refreshing lemon verbena scent,” adds Schulz. “This multi-surface spray is safe to use on hardwood floors and contains plant-derived ingredients.”
As promised, this spray is safe to use on a number of surfaces, including floor tiles, walls, and countertops. It’s made from a cruelty-free formula with essential oils and natural ingredients, making it a safe and effective product to use in your home.
While Schulz prefers the Lemon Verbena scent, this cleaning spray also comes in other scents, including Lilac, Peony, Lavender, Mint, Dandelion, Tomato Vine, Eucalyptus, and Iowa Pine. This cleaner comes in a spray bottle or can also be purchased as concentrates that you can fill into a reusable spray bottle to reduce your plastic usage.
