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Sainsbury's Basics All Purpose Cleaner
by xxfoxyredxx
Prepping my flat to move in was really hard work! It was a property that needed alot of work doing like re plastering of the walls and completely decorating throughout which is still going on now, even though I officially moved in last night. I've had so much cleaning to do as the previous tenant didn't only put up with the flat being ... awful they didn't live clean either!
I have started shopping in Sainsbury's of late and I needed an awful lot of cleaning stuff to start off and so I looked to basics range to get started after my Mum told me this was ok and it only cost me 25p for a 750ml sized bottle so I thought it had to be worth a go!
The bottle this product comes in is basic but functional. Its white plastic with an integrated handle to one side of it and it has a twist on/off cap to the top of it. On the front of the bottle there is a white and orange label and on that we are clearly told what it is and who it is bu and that it 'Cleans, no added promises' and then all on the front label directions for using it are given, we are told where it is safe to use and so on, warnings are listed, the size is stated (as I have listed already) and contact details for Sainsbury's are given. Like I say this is a cheap looking bottle but to me its always product that counts the most anyway!
Using It:
Well the liquid is yellow and transparent and it has a light lemony smell to it that whilst isn't awful isn't entirely natural but it is sweet and it is pleasant rather than sickly as it really isn't very strong in its fragrance at all
You can use this pretty much where you like apart from on carpets, soft furnishings or on/over polished furniture and I don't personally use this diluted or straight onto windows or mirrors as I find it to make a right royal mess and to go smeary.
You can use this by diluting it or straight on to more stubborn stains and I use this neat around my bath, sink and toilet and so on and dilute it in a bucket with water for my tiles in my bathroom and kitchen and for flooring. In the kitchen I have used this on my cooker and worktops and I even diluted some to wipe down dirty doors and skirting boards.
I have to admit that I really like this stuff. Its cheap, cheerful and works without too much effort from me. It cleans effectively, leaving no residue behind and really does cut through grease and grime effortlessly, the only thing I have issue with, with this one is that the scent of it doesn't linger about in my home for very long but then I think what can you expert for this kind of money spent anyway!
I do recommend this as a cheap and good option for cleaning. The bottle could do with being trigger action but then I guess that would effect the price so then I think why bother but it gets the thumbs up from me!
Only available from Sainsbury's stores.
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Sainsbury's Basics All Purpose Cleaner
by ryeb
Since I was introduced to Stardrops All Round cleaner, I have used it for most of my cleaning tasks. I like the fact that it is a multi purpose product that can be used on floors, surfaces and just about everything I want to clean. When my boyfriend was doing some shopping, he noticed that Sainsbury's also do an all-purpose cleaner, in ... their own label Basics range. While Stardrops isn't expensive as I usually buy it for £1, the Sainsbury's cleaner was just 29p for the same size bottle. He decided it was worth buying as we have previously tried Sainsbury's own label disinfectant and it is easily as good as the branded versions. I have putting the bargain cleaner to the test and it has proved to be a good buy even if it can't quite persaude me not to buy more Stardrops.
WHAT THE CLEANER CAN BE USED FOR
The Basics All Purpose Cleaner is from the cheapest of Sainsbury's own brand ranges. The packaging reflects that in that it is very simple but this isn't the sort of thing I buy for it's appearance. The bottle is white and has the usual orange label. On that I am advised that the product cleans, but Sainsbury's make "no added promises". It is suggested that the cleaner can be used on floors, tiles, paintwork, hobs, work surfaces, sinks and baths. Unlike Stardrops, it can't be used on carpets or upholstery and you are told not to let it stay in prolonged contact with aluminium, plastic, wallpaper or painted surfaces. It can be used neat or diluted depending on the surface being cleaned and a simple guide to that is on the label. It doesn't have any additional disinfecting or anti-bacterial properties.
USING ONE FOR ALL
I was surprised at how easily the bottle could be opened. In one way this is a good thing as I am sure we have all come across a cap that isn't so much child proof as adult proof too. However, given the fact the cleaner also smells relatively sweet and lemony, I think it would be especially important to keep this out of a child's curious reach. The cap acts as a measurement beaker for the circumstances when you want to use the cleaner diluted. This works well as it saves finding another measuring device and speeds things up when you are cleaning. As I have just mentioned, I was surprised at how nice it smells once poured out. It reminds me a little of dishwashing liquid, perhaps because of the citrusy aroma. It isn't overwhelmingly strong but the smell is enough to make a cleaned room smell fresh if you have used it to wipe down all the surfaces or clean the floor for example.
The liquid is quite thin so you have to pour it carefully if you are going to use it neat otherwise you are liable to waste some. I reminds me again of dishwashing liquid when I see the yellow colour, although the texture is not the same. I found myself getting through the bottle quite quickly when I used it neat which was what is recommended on the label for cleaning sinks, baths, worktops and stubborn stains. However, as those surfaces, bar the stubborn stains mentioned, are cleaned frequently and don't get really grubby, I decided to use it diluted at the same rate as recommended for larger surfaces such as floors. It works just as well like that so I may as well help the liquid go further. I am perfectly happy with how it cleans my kitchen worktops and cupboard doors and it is strong enough to deal with the odd tougher food spill like a tomato sauce as well. It doesn't leave behind any smearing or residue, just an efficiently cleaned surface with a nice lemon scent. You can smell it gently for a few hours afterwards but it isn't obtrusive.
I have found that the cleaner works well diluted at 2 capfuls per 5 litres of warm water on tiled and lino floors, and leaves them cleaner than warm water and a mop alone does. The only disappointing area for me is the cleaning of paint work. I have found that I have had to scrub harder to remove finger marks from the door frames. I don't ususally have trouble removing those at all, and being a family of grubby fingered gardeners I have to do so frequently! I don't want to use a stonger application of the cleaner becase of the warning not to let it linger in contact with painted surfaces. The marks do come away eventually, it just doesn't always take the usual quick wipe.
The label doesn't mention whether this is suitable for glass/window cleaning or not but I have tried it out, using the cleaner diluted. It does clean them but it is also liable to leave streaks behind and it doesn't leave the surface really shiny. This isn't really a criticism as it isn't advertised specifically as recommended for cleaning windows.
I haven't felt that this cleaner has irritated my hands but I do wear gloves and I don't have sensitive skin. It is advised that those who do should avoid prolonged contact with the liquid.
WOULD I RECOMMEND THE CLEANER?
I am amazed at how good it is considering the low price. Used diluted a little goes a long way, and it doesn't stink the house out with any bleach or chlorine like scents as some similar cleaners do. I prefer my Stardrops cleaner because it is just that little bit more versatile as I can use it on carpets, windows and upholstery too. I would buy the Sainsbury's product again to use along side Stardrops for everyday tasks if I didn't want to avoid filling my under sink cupboards with lot of different products. But if you just want a good all round surface and floor cleaner, I would certainly recommend this as it is great value for money, even considering it didn't clean the paintwork quite as well as some other products.
Only available at Sainsbury's.
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