If your under-sink cabinet is bursting with cleaning products, we have some good news. Turns out you don’t need a different cleaner for every room and every surface in your home. Instead, an effective multipurpose cleaner is all you need for everything from wood to glass.
That said, finding the best multipurpose cleaner can be tricky with so many choices out there. And if you want something non-toxic (who doesn’t?), pet and allergy safe yet powerful, the search can get even trickier. That’s exactly why we turned to a person who knows—a cleaning pro.
Read on to find out exactly which cleaning product they use and why they recommend it.
Meet the Expert
Scott Schrader is the cleaning expert at Cottage Care, a family-owned cleaning company with several locations across the USA.
Puracy
“Puracy Multi-Surface Cleaner is my top recommendation for homeowners looking for a safer, smarter clean without the worry of performance,” says Scott Schrader, the cleaning expert at Cottage Care.
While Puracy might seem on the slightly pricier side, it’s sold as a concentrate where a 16oz bottle makes a gallon of cleaning liquid, meaning one bottle will last a lot longer than it might first appear. Once you consider this with the quality and purity of the product, Puracy is very fairly priced, says Schrader.
Puracy is widely available from a range of large retailers, both online and in-store.
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A Cleaning Pros’ Go-To—for Good Reason
According to Schrader, who has tested hundreds of cleaning products, most overpromise or underperform—but he’s never had that problem is Puracy.
Aside from the cleaning performance that Puracy offers, it’s a plant-based product, meaning there are no harsh chemicals or nasty toxins in the cleaning liquid.
This makes Puracy safe to use around kids and pets and even on food contact surfaces like kitchen counters. Though gentle, there is no compromise in Puracy’s cleaning ability and versatility, which is exactly what makes it the best household cleaner, according to Schrader.
There are other multipurpose cleaners out there that might remove grease and grime a little quicker than Puracy, but most contain harsh detergents, bleach, or ammonium, Schrader says.
Over time, these cleaners will likely damage surfaces and can also cause skin irritation.
With Puracy, you don’t have to worry about any of that because “it’s mild enough for everyday use, but strong when you really need to clean off dirt and grime,” adds Schrader.
How to Use Puracy Multi-Surface Cleaner
Puracy is sold as a concentrate and needs to be diluted with water. Once done, you simply spray and wipe, and that’s it.
The best part is that there is “no rinsing, no strong odors, no stickiness,” Schrader says.
For stubborn stains or particularly greasy surfaces, Schrader recommends letting the cleaning liquid sit for 30-60 seconds before wiping off.
Schrader adds that Puracy should not be combined with any other products as “it doesn’t need ‘boosting’ and doing this could impact performance.”
A Cleaner That Packs a Punch on Most Surfaces
Puracy can be used on practically every surface you typically find in most homes.
“I have used it at my home on sealed wood, stainless steel, granite, laminate, glass, mirrors, small area tiles, and even lightly soiled upholstery, and I have never had to deal with streaking or residue,” Schrader says.
Typical household surfaces aside, Schrader explains that Puracy can be used in unexpected areas, too.
“I’ve used it to wipe down car interiors, clean scuffed doors, freshen up fabric headboards, and even clean sticky kid fingerprints off painted interior walls with no damage or dulling to the finish.”
One Cleaner, Many Scents
Puracy comes in a few different natural scents—green tea and lime, organic lemongrass, and unscented.
In Schrader’s experience, “the green tea & lime is the most well-liked because it’s light, fresh and dissipates rather quickly.”
There’s no synthetic perfume or lingering after-smell either.
For families with sensitivities or allergies, Schrader recommends the fragrance-free version, which works just as well with a 100% neutral scent.
“I value this flexibility, especially when you’re cleaning in homes with families who have asthma or allergies,” Schrader says.
Whichever scent you opt for, all the variants are not only hypoallergenic but also vegan and gluten-free, making Puracy safe and suitable for practically any household.