The best cleaning products for every job, from oven cleaners to multipurpose sprays

Score: 91/100

Wave goodbye to big plastic bottles as these dissolvable sheets take up virtually no space in the cupboard and create a highly effective floor cleaner. We used them to mop up various stains from tile, vinyl, wood laminate and our kitchen counter, and they excelled across the board.

Score: 89/100

Wiping up grease, food, soap scum and general grime with ease, this everyday cleaner was a hit with our panel. The bottle dispenses a generous spray, which leaves surfaces shiny and streak-free. The sweet custard scent was somewhat divisive, but you could opt for pink grapefruit if you prefer something zestier.

Score: 81/100

For tricky, stubborn stains – think burnt pans, crusty sinks and rusty BBQs – reach for a tub of The Pink Stuff. We found it effective and surprisingly versatile, helping to magic away marks and leave surfaces good as new. Note, it is slightly abrasive so it could scratch delicate surfaces – test in an inconspicuous spot first.

Score: 90/100

Scoring full marks for tackling soap scum and hard water marks, this everyday spray will keep your shower sparkling without harsh chemicals. Our testers loved the look of the aluminium bottle with its non-slip case, as well as the light fig and violet scent. Though the starter pack is pricey, the glass refills are inexpensive and compact.

Score: 84/100

We're huge fans of the original E-Cloth Mop for cleaning – and this mini version is great for whipping around tight bathroom spaces. An outstanding flat mop, it only needs water to provide an effective clean and remove 99% of bacteria – just rinse and wring the head, attach via Velcro and get mopping. It’s light and compact to store, too.

Score: 82/100

Our household advice editor, Katie Mortram, swears by citric acid. “It’s brilliant at removing limescale from the sink and leaves a glossy sheen behind,” she says. “Plus, it’s great at descaling my appliances as well as restoring my cloudy glassware in the dishwasher.” Simply dissolve 40 grams in half a litre of water, then use in a spray bottle.

Score: 95/100

Good news for those with sensitive skin. Despite being a non-bio detergent, Persil took the crown as the best laundry detergent we’ve ever tested. This liquid left our clothes fresh, clean and free from residue, even at low temperatures. It also excelled at removing stains and retaining whiteness too, and we measured very little colour fading. A worthy winner.

Score: 91/100

This powerful spray lives up to its claims, lifting a wide range of tricky stains such as mustard, coffee and red wine. It’s easy to target exactly where you need it and works effectively on both whites and colours without causing fading. A valuable addition to your laundry cupboard.

Score: 86/100

Lenor’s Outdoorable was our top performer when it came to leaving our clothes soft and smelling heavenly. We loved the fresh, long-lasting fragrance, and the angled spout pours neatly and easily without spills. It performs best with tumble drying but makes a noticeable difference in softness when line drying, too.

Score: 89/100

We all want to spend as little time as possible scrubbing the loo, and Harpic’s toilet cleaner impressed us with its powerful (and effortless) cleaning performance. It tackled limescale, tough stains and odours with ease, and the bright blue liquid clung well to surfaces without staining.

Score: 86/100

If you’re wary of filling your toilet with harsh chemicals, this plant-based and biodegradable Ecover formula offers a gentler, more sustainable choice. The fresh pine and mint scent was a hit with our panellists, and we found a little goes a long way. It’s a competent everyday cleaner, though for heavy limescale and stubborn stains, you might need some reinforcements.

Score: 85/100

If your toilet hasn't been cleaned in... a while, this HG formula powers through stubborn stains and limescale. Despite being so powerful, it doesn’t smell too chemically, with panellists saying it has a “subtle fresh fragrance”. It’s relatively pricey though, so it’s best saved for deep cleans instead of everyday maintenance.

Score: 91/100

Our best-in-test oven cleaner left our oven shiny and spotless, with minimal scrubbing required to get rid of baked-on food. After leaving it overnight, burnt residue melted away, with oven racks needing just a quick rinse to achieve a like-new finish. Just bear in mind that you can only use Oven Brite on your oven’s walls, racks and trays – it’s not suitable for glass oven doors.

Score: 86/100

This oven cleaner is a doddle to use: simply spray it on, wait for five minutes and wipe away the melted dirt. The toughest burnt-on stains still needed some scrubbing to come loose, but we love that this oven cleaner doesn’t need to be left overnight – and you can use it on glass, too.

Score: 86/100

This spray-on oven cleaner proved effective for lifting light stains, which came away in one wipe after a 30-minute soak. For tougher residue, though, you’ll still need to get stuck in and do some scrubbing. It has quite a strong chemical smell, so make sure you open a window during use.

Score: 78/100

Mould Magic lived up to the hype in our tests, transforming heavily mould-stained silicone and grout with minimal effort. The clever gel formula stays put while it works – you have to leave it for a couple of hours while it penetrates – and can help hold back regrowth, making it particularly handy for problem areas.

Score: 77/100

This fast-acting spray made light work of black mould for many of our testers, with an easy-to-direct formula that stays put rather than dripping down surfaces. It’s great for tackling mould patches quickly, although it proved a little less effective on mildew and the bleach-like scent won’t be for everyone.

Score: 87/100

Purdy & Figg’s surface cleaner concentrates offer a variety of lovely fragrances and are effective against grease and grime. The 300ml bottle doesn’t last that long before needing a refill – a regular spray bottle is over twice the size – but it’s pretty enough to leave on the countertop. Plus, the starter kit comes with a microfibre cloth, so you can get cleaning right away.

Score: 87/100

Add these plant-based pods into water to create a lovely-smelling surface cleaner – simply pop into a spray bottle, top up with 750ml of tap water, wait for it to dissolve and get cleaning. We found the antibacterial spray great for everyday cleaning, though you may need something stronger (or extra elbow grease) for dried or burnt-on stains.

Score: 84/100

This cleaning spray is specifically formulated for those sensitive to traditional cleaning chemicals, with gentle ingredients and no common allergens. We found it effective for cleaning everyday grime, leaving surfaces streak-free and pleasantly scented – though a fragrance-free version is also available.

Score: 89/100

These eco sponges are made from natural loofah (on the firm side) and plant-based cellulose sponge (on the soft side). They get easily into crevices and tight spaces and are surprisingly effective at tackling tough grime and grease. They also stay soapy for a long time too, helping you conserve washing up liquid.

Score: 83/100

Made from biodegradable bamboo fibres with recyclable packaging, these wipes are a greener choice than your typical plastic options. They perform particularly well in bathrooms and on smooth surfaces, removing grime easily while staying sturdy and moist.

Score: 83/100

Made from plant-based, biodegradable ingredients (and free from palm oil), Ecover’s surface spray doesn’t compromise on grime-cutting power. Testers praised the “high performance” cleaning, which left surfaces notably shiny, as well as the citrus lemongrass fragrance.

Score: 92/100

Our test panel loved the sweet fragrance of this disinfectant spray, which users compared to everything from bubblegum and pear drops to Febreze and Lush soap. It wasn’t all about the scent, though – this powered through grease and limescale, leaving chrome taps and glass sparkling and smear-free.

Score: 92/100

These biodegradable wipes breeze through a variety of cleaning tasks, helping to remove limescale, burnt-on food and soap scum in our tests. The wipes were durable and moist enough to get tougher jobs done in one go, and multiple testers praised the bergamot and cedarwood scent – much more pleasant than chemically odours.

Score: 91/100

Ecover’s washing up liquid is a delight to use. Testers praised its “gorgeous” scent, long-lasting bubbles and ability to cut through grease with ease – even on roasting tins and crusty saucepans – all without drying out skin. It's naturally derived, non-toxic and the bottle dispenses easily, too.

Score: 84/100

This is our overall winning patio-cleaning detergent, which impressed both our in-house lab experts and our at-home panel with its ability to lift all kinds of grime, including algae and bird droppings. “This has left our patio the cleanest it’s been since we moved in three years ago,” one of our panellists told us.

Score: 82/100

This powerful formula scored top marks on cleaning performance, with many testers seeing results quickly and minimal scrubbing required. “Our patio looks cleaner, brighter and newer, and we are really pleased with the results,” one tester enthused. Exercise caution, though – users also noted a strong smell and said it damaged clothing.

Score: 80/100

This economical formula excels at blasting through grime, mould, and grease. It works well on concrete and porcelain but particularly excelled on natural stone. The small bottle of concentrate is less bulky to store than other products, too.