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Top Best All-Purpose Cleaners

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All-purpose cleaners carry the load of your housework. While they may not actually clean every surface, they clean enough to be a staple of your cleaning routine. A good all-purpose Cleaner will work on multiple surfaces and accomplish many types of cleaning needs in the home.

1. Method Pink Grapefruit All-Purpose Cleaner

If you're looking for an all-purpose cleaner that smells wonderful, works fabulously, and doesn't leave a sticky residue, you're looking for Method. Method's all purpose cleaner is available in lavender and pink grapefruit scents. The cleaner sprays evenly, removes grease and stuck-on debris, and leaves the area smelling fresh and clean. Designed to be used on most washable surfaces in your home, Method's AllPurpose Spray is perfect to keep your home looking and smelling great.

2. LifeTree All Purpose Spray

LifeTree's All Purpose spray has a fresh lavender scent that will leave your washable surfaces smelling great. The cleaner does a fabulous job at removing grease. Life Tree has the added benefit of being biodegradable and phosphate free. If you're looking for an earth friendly all-purpose cleaner, Life Tree is a choice that can keep your home green and clean.

3. Seventh Generation Free and Clear All Purpose Cleaner

Seventh Generation's Free and Clear All Purpose Cleaner contains no fumes or dyes. This all-purpose cleaner is non-toxic and hypo-allergenic, making it a great option for those with sensitive skin or breathing problems. Even though this natural product is gentle on the skin, it's super tough on grease and dirt.
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4. Fantastik Orange Action All Purpose Cleaner

Fantastik Orange Action All Purpose Cleaner combines the degreasing action of oranges with Fantastik's cleaning power. Besides being a tough warrior on dirt and grime, Fantastik Orange Action All Purpose Cleaner can actually remove stains on many surfaces in the home. The cleaner is versatile enough to be used on many surfaces in most rooms in your home.

5. Lysol All Purpose Cleaner

Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is available in a bottle and spray form. Use Lysol to clean floors, countertops, sinks, appliances and more. Lysol All Purpose Cleaner degreases, removes grime, and deodorizes most of the surfaces in your home. A staple in many homes, Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is a great disinfectant, killing germs that may be lurking in your home.

6. OxiClean Miracle Foam Multi-Purpose

OxiClean's Multi-Surface Miracle Foam delivers a thick foam that sticks to and coats most hard surfaces breaking up grease, grime, and dirt easily. The Miracle Foam can be used on many surfaces in almost every room in the house. The fresh scent is nice without being overwhelming. The foam wipes up easily, taking dirt with it, without leaving behind a residue.

7. Mr. Clean Antibacterial Multi-Purpose Spray

Mr. Clean's Antibacterial Multi-Purpose Spray comes in a variety of scents. It cuts grease and dirt, and has the added benefit of killing germs. You can use this multi-purpose spray to clean almost all of the surfaces inside and outside the house. Use it to mop and then use it to clean patio furniture.

8. Windex Multi Surface Cleaner With Vinegar

If you hate the ammonia of glass cleaners, but love the cleaning power, try Windex Multi Surface Cleaner with Vinegar. Great for use on glass and mirrors as well as countertops and more. With the added vinegar, your sure to get a streak free shine on tons of surfaces in your home. And don't worry it doesn't have a vinegar smell either.

9. Aroma Clean All Purpose Cleaner

Aroma Clean's All Purpose Cleaner has a great fresh grapefruit smell and a powerful cleaning punch. Designed to be used in kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors, and more, this cleaner is truly all purpose. Aroma Clean doesn't contain bleach, alcohol, or ammonia, making it a great non-toxic cleaner that still cleans up effectively.

10. Formula 409 All Purpose Cleaner

Formula 409 has long been a favorite choice for many looking for a great all-purpose cleaner. With powerful grease cutting action and the ability to clean dirt effectively, Formula 409 continues to be a great choice and can be found fairly inexpensively at many stores.
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