8 Best All-Purpose Cleaners to Tackle Every Job

Is anyone else getting the cleaning bug right now? You’re not alone—because when the days get longer and the temps dethaw, the urge to declutter your house and organize everything from your bedroom to your kitchen drawers is very real. That’s why it’s important to keep the best all-purpose cleaners on hand. That way, as you move through each room, you can wipe down surfaces and give them a much-needed refresh.

All-purpose cleaners can cut through grime, grease, and other messes on a variety of surfaces, like countertops, tiles, walls, and more, and tend to have gentle formulas. It’s important to note, however, that they aren’t all disinfectants that will specifically kill germs. If that’s what you’re after, make sure to read the descriptions closely before buying. (Usually they will mention being a “disinfectant cleaner.”) All-purpose cleaners for the home are still very helpful, though, so keep scrolling to see 8 options that have over 10,000 5-star ratings on Amazon.

1. Mrs. Meyer’s All-Purpose Cleaner Spray

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Mrs. Meyer’s has become a cult favorite in the cleaning space, and for good reason. This multi-surface spray has a nice, light scent, works on nonporous surfaces, and is cruelty free.

2. Mr. Clean All Purpose Cleaner

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You likely already trust the Mr. Clean brand, since it’s been around forever. This spray is one of their many beloved products. It’s climate pledge friendly, meaning it contains safer ingredients for human health and the environment. Plus, the reusable nozzle keeps the air free from aerosols and bleach, and the formula has the power of the big bald man behind it.

3. Mrs. Meyer’s Multi-Surface Cleaner Concentrate

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Another Mrs. Meyers favorite, this biodegradable formula has over 23K 5-star ratings. It’s made without parabens, phthalates, or animal derived ingredients, and it smells like calming lavender. One thing to note is that you have to dilute 1/4 of this concentrate with a gallon of warm water, so it’s not quite as simple as other sprays.

4. Windex Disinfectant Cleaner

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This multisurface option is also a disinfectant and kills 99.9% of germs. You can use it on several surfaces, including windows, countertops, shower doors, doorknobs, glass stove tops, and more. Plus, as one reviewer noted, it just smells nice!

5. Better Life All-Purpose Cleaner

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Better Life’s all-purpose cleaner claims the same mess-removing magic as the others, and isn’t made with any petroleum solvents, chlorine, bleach, added alcohols, added parabens, or SLS or SLES. In other words, it’s gentler for you and your family.

6. Star Drops The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste

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The Pink Stuff is a viral hit on social media because it apparently lives up to the “miracle” in its name. The paste formula is slightly different than what you’re used to with a liquid, but it claims to remove stains, grease, grime, and more from stoves, toilets, countertops… even jewelry and car wheels. Many reviewers agree it’s worth the hype, with one even saying, “This is one of, if not the best cleaners I’ve ever used!”

7. Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner

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Lysol’s all-purpose spray is also a disinfectant, making this a great double-whammy for your cleaning collection. It also deodorizes and eliminates odor-causing bacteria, leaving behind a mango-hibiscus scent that smells amazing.

8. Honorable Mention: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

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Ok, this isn’t exactly the same as the others on this list. But it’s a DrewandJonathan.com staff pick because you can use it in so many places in your house: It can scrub off tough stains on the stove; eliminate grime from the tub; get scratches off walls and light switches; and more. One editor even swears by using these to remove scuffs from shoes. It’s a total multipurpose superhero and worth having in your kit.