It's been deep clean time in the Springtide household. After a very busy summer our home has got a distinctly lived in look and some serious cleaning is taking place. I am particularly fond of the Flash All Purpose Cleaner which I started using last year. Always on the look out for things that simplify my life this offers, as stated on the reverse label, "A universal solution for your entire home so you don't need hundreds of cleaners under the sink", I have found that used correctly this has simplified my cleaning and has the big plus of a great lemon smell too.

My 1litre container is made of opaque plastic through which you can see the very lurid, almost neon yellow glow of the liquid. Don't be put off by this colour, I have never found that it has tainted anything. Under the tightly fitting top, mine is blue , is a label that claims "Brilliant Clean with 1/2 the effort." There is also a qualifier that this is versus the next best selling brand tested on grease but it is still an impressive claim. The label on the front is in shades of blue and yellow with some jolly looking lemons indicating the fragrance. On the reverse we are told that it dissolves grease and dirt and leaves an intense shine.

How to use.

This can be used neat, in which case it must always be rinsed, or, as I generally use it 2 cup fulls in a 5litre bucket of water. In this second case there is no need to rinse. Only use diluted on painted and varnished surfaces. if you are at all worried try out a test piece first on a hidden area. Do not use on non-washable surface like waxed wood or untreated wood.

Where I use it.

I have just cleaned all the surfaces in the kitchen with two cap fulls diluted in a bucket of water and a cloth, I also wore glove. This included, the tiles which cover all the walls, the microwave exterior, the fan extractor, the fridge doors, the cabinet fronts which are sealed wood, the door frames and the floor which is also tiled. For the walls I had to change the water a few times! The kitchen is now sparkly clean with a lovely lemon smell. all surfaces responded well.

Spanish plumbing is not what it should be and I sometimes pour this liquid neat down the sinks to get rid of any pongs as it is such a nice smell, the floors also get a mopping using the diluted mixture, these are marble. No we are not posh that's just how it is in Spain!, this leaves the flat with a fresh lemon smell and not a fresh dog smell from my Golden Retriever.

My Opinion.

I now buy a few of these if I see them on special offer and it has become a firm favourite. Although it has the normal safety cautions like keep away from children and do not get in your eyes, it does not stress that your floor must be dry before you can let your pet walk on it. This is a big advantage for me as I tend to worry about other cleaners that say this. Neither do you have to avoid some types of metal or marble which makes it easy for me to use both at home and at work where there are a variety of surfaces to clean. I do know that I bought the last bottle for about a pound on special offer for 1litre and I shall continue to keep using my lemony multi tasker.

5 stars from me, a great versatile cleaner.

Rinse and dry hands after use, if you have sensitive skin avoid prolonged contact with the product. Made by Proctor and Gamble, the bottle is recyclable.


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