FINDING a cleaning spray that is effective, yet doesn't break the bank is not an easy task.
Take it from me as I am a no-fuss type of cleaner.
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Personally, I find cleaning to be an annoying, but necessary chore, so I tend to look for sprays that get the job done quickly and without a lot of work.
Also, there are plenty of other things I would rather be spending my money on, so I need a cleaning spray that's cost-efficient.
To find the most effective, budget-friendly cleaning spray, I put six products to the test to see how well they scrub away dried-on pasta sauce.
Below, you will find my ratings based on the time it took to clear the stains, scrubbing effort, price, and overall cleaning power.
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MRS. MEYER'S MULTI-SURFACE EVERDAY CLEANER
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Time: 21 seconds
Scrubbing effort: 8/10
Price: $10.80 for three bottles (comes out to $3.60 for one bottle) on Amazon
General rating: 7.5/10
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The first thing I noticed about the Amazon favorite Mrs. Meyer's cleaner is its unique smell.
I grabbed the basil scent, which had a pleasant smell that wasn't too overpowering.
On the cleaning side of things, I did have to scrub a bit to really tackle the dried-on bits, but the spray did a good job cleaning on the initial wipe.
Overall, I thought this was an above-average cleaning spray.
THE PINK STUFF MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANER
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Time: 19
Scrubbing effort: 8/10
Price: $9.79 on Amazon
General rating: 6/10
Another Amazon favorite, the Pink Stuff, did not leave me too impressed.
It had a weird, chemical scent, plus it required a good amount of scrubbing to remove the stain.
I did like that it had a foamy spray so I could see exactly how much I was spraying.
Despite the Pink Stuff's thousands of 5-star reviews, I can't get behind this product because of its odd scent and high price.
GREAT VALUE ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER
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Time: 15 seconds
Scrubbing effort: 6/10
Price: $2.24 at Walmart
General rating: 8/10
This all-purpose cleaner pleasantly surprised me for being a store brand.
It wiped away most of the stain pretty quickly and required a tiny bit of scrubbing to clean the stain away completely.
Its light scent was exactly what you would expect out of a cleaner: citrusy with a touch of chemical smell.
With its great cleaning power and even better price, Great Value won me over on this product.
METHOD ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER
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Time: 18 seconds
Scrubbing effort: 7/10
Price: $3.59 at Target
General rating: 8.5/10
What I really loved about this product is the fact that it didn't smell like a cleaner at all.
It smelled exactly like a freshly-squeezed grapefruit and didn't have a touch of chemical odor to it.
The Method cleaning spray immediately wiped away most of the stain and only took a few extra seconds of scrubbing to get clean.
I also love that it's made from plant-based ingredients, plus it doesn't hurt that it's a pretty pink color either.
This Target-brand cleaner stole my heart with its amazing chemical-free scent, green ingredients, and effectiveness.
SIMPLE GREEN CLEANER
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Time: 17 seconds
Scrubbing effort: 8/10
Price: $12.09 for 32 fl oz bottle + 32 fl oz refill at Costco
General rating: 7/10
This cleaner didn't immediately pick up the stain as much as the others and it took a good amount of scrubbing to clean the stain away.
I did like how wide of a spray it has, which means you don't need to spray a ton to cover a lot of area.
I also like how it's a solution meant to be diluted, so you can customize it depending on your needs.
This spray is definitely an excellent choice for those wanting to get more bang for their buck.
FABULOSO ANTIBACTERIAL MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANER
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Time: 23 seconds
Scrubbing effort: 9/10
Price: $1.25 at Dollar Tree
General rating: 5/10
Sadly, the cheapest cleaner is the one I had the most problems with.
The Fabuloso cleaner did not come in a spray bottle, so it was a bit tough to control how much comes out.
It also seemed to spread the mess around rather than clean it up, plus it felt slimy to the touch.
It also took much longer to clean up the stain than all of the other sprays.
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After looking at the fine print on the back of the bottle, I realized it's actually supposed to be diluted, which wasn't made clear.
I admit that this cleaner may work differently when diluted, but overall I was not a fan.
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