If ever there was a time to invest in the best cleaning products, it surely is now. For those concerned about bringing germs into their home, having the right products in your arsenal to clean every surface is important. Welcome to Real Homes' ultimate cleaning products guide, where you'll find all of the most effective cleaning sprays, powders, pastes and more, as rated and in most cases actually tested by our wider team. Rest assured that the cleaning products in this guide are our personal favourites.
From the best kitchen cleaners including something to leave your hob sparkling and your wooden worktops shining, to the best bathroom cleaners for a squeaky clean tub, toilet and sink, it's all here. Not to mention that we've even listed products that will make cleaning upholstery and furniture a breeze, as well as fab laundry products that ought to leave your clothes looking new and smelling great.
Make sure your cleaning arsenal is stocked with the best cleaning products around, and get your pad out to start taking notes. Click through to stock up.
The best cleaning products
1. Zoflora disinfectant
2. Astonish Mould & Mildew Blaster
3. Stardrops The Pink Stuff
4. Method Antibacterial Spray
5. Oven Pride Complete Oven Clean Kit
6. Method touch wood almond polish
7. Ecover camomile & marigold washing-up liquid
8. Smol Dishwasher Tablets
9. Seep Compostable Kitchen Dishwashing Sponges
10. Astonish Bathroom Cleaner
11. Bloo Fragrance Switch
12. Mr Muscle 5 in 1 Window And Glass Cleaner
13. Bower Collective Grapefruit Washing Up Refill
14. Purdy and Figg Eco - Concentrate Surface Cleaner - Starter Kit
15. HG Grout Cleaner Ready-to-use
16. Cillit Bang Limescale and Grime cleaner
17. Bona Wood Floor Cleaner Spray
18. Dr Beckmann Stone & Tile Cleaner
19. HG extra strong stain spray
20. E-cloth Window Cleaning Cloth
21. Lakeland Magic Eraser Stain Remover Cleaning Blocks
22. Dr Beckmann Carpet Cleaner Brush
23. Lakeland Leather Furniture Care Cleaning Kit
24. Fairy Non Bio Washing Powder
25. HG Liquid Drain Unblocker
26. Method Shower Cleaner Spray
27. Fabulosa Cleaning Sprays
28. Homethings Cleaning Products
29. Smol Stain Gel
30. Tincture Introductory Set
31. Ecovibe Compostable Sponges
How we tested these cleaning products
Cleaning products are so important when it comes to making your home sparkle, which is why we've gone to lengths to test the majority of these products out first hand as a team at Real Homes. We asked our whole team what their favourite products are (and their reasons why) so that you can show you why we really think these products are worth your money. Those that we haven't had a chance to test in our homes just yet are next on our list, with this list being updated as soon as we can give them our stamp of approval. The cleaning products we have tested are listed as our favourites, and the ones we've not we chose based on customer reviews.
What to consider when buying cleaning products online
There's plenty to consider when you're building up a cleaning selection for your home, from where you're going to stash it all to what kind of scents you favour. These are the essential things we keep in mind when restocking your cleaning caddy.
Scent
We know there's more to a spray or toilet cleaner than its scent, but at the end of the day, it is still important to like the smell of whatever you're spritzing in your home. Work out which scent profile you like, whether that's fresh cotton, a citrus burst or something more specific like lemongrass and try and line your products up with that smell, to avoid a headache when you're deep cleaning.
Eco-friendly credentials
For a lot of us, it's becoming increasingly important to ensure that the things we buy for our homes are certified as being good for the planet in the long term. There are so many great brands you can invest in that have starter bundles featuring glass bottles and cheap refill programs for when you run out of your favourite cleaners so that you can overhaul your whole set of products.
Longevity
Investing in a cleaning product that you can only use once always feels wasteful, and isn't good for those who forget to pick another one up next time they're in a store. Using microfiber cloths or mops with washable heads is great for ensuring longevity, as you can throw them into your machine and use them again once they're nice and clean.
Hazardous chemicals
Understandably, people have different viewpoints when it comes to using chemicals to clean their homes. While some won't mind using a stronger cleaner to shift bleach or mould, some want to avoid it entirely. Always check the hazards involved when it comes to cleaning supplies, and prepare yourself with rubber gloves and protective clothing if necessary.
Where to buy cleaning products online
Here's where we suggest shopping for your cleaning products online. In some cases, it might be best to bulk buy as prices may work out to be cheaper, so long as you've enough storage space.