A universal cleaner or all-purpose cleaner is one tool any home couldn’t exist without. 

They’re safe to use on a wide range of surfaces in your house, and the best ones can cut through oil and filth without the need for tough scrubbing, saving you on elbow grease by doing the hard work for you. These products come in various sizes and scents and are all designed to make house cleaning a little less stressful. However, selecting the best universal cleaner that will clean every nook and corner of your home perfectly isn’t always easy.

Some cleaning solutions make deceptive claims, while others just cannot perform all-purpose duties. This doesn’t mean that the best universal cleaner doesn’t exist or that there’s no way for you to find one. As a matter of fact, the best universal cleaner is the one by Skipper. Don’t believe us? Keep reading.

Universal Cleaner Versus Multipurpose Cleaner

Most people think that a universal and a multipurpose cleaner are one and the same. However, while both may seem to deliver the same results, there are actually a few differences between the two. 

Yes, a multipurpose cleaner can clean a variety of surfaces. However, it should not be used on glass as it could leave unwanted marks. The best thing to use on glass is a window cleaner. A homemade cleaner made of a mixture of vinegar and water can also do the trick. If you want a truly streak-free finish, make use of your old newspapers. After coating the glass in your solution, scrunch up your newspaper and get wiping, it’ll remove any residue, fingerprints, or marks and leave you with sparkling clean windows. 

However, if you’re looking for a one-stop shop product, a universal cleaner can clean your glass, as well as the rest of the hard, non-porous surfaces in your home. To start with, give everything a spritz with your universal cleaner - you can leave it to sit for a minute if you have any really stubborn grime to wipe away. To get your glass sparkling, combine our universal cleaner with one of our microfibre cleaning cloths that were specifically designed for glass. You can also use universal cleaner everywhere, from the kitchen to the bathroom. It can clean floors, chairs, benches, countertops, refrigerators, stoves, tables, and tiles.

Top Qualities of a Good Universal Cleaner

Not all universal cleaners are the same. As mentioned, some brands make unreal claims and fail to deliver what they promise. The best brands, like Skipper, however, don’t make promises they can’t keep. If you want to end up buying a universal cleaner that’s both safe and effective, you need to find one that possesses these qualities. 

Possesses “Just-Add-Water” Feature

Most all-purpose cleaners you will find are ready to use. You only need to unscrew the lid and start spraying. This is especially true for conventional products. However, the downside of these products is that they contain ingredients that are harmful to the environment and one’s health. 

Others have tried to innovate and design their products so that you simply need to transfer the concentrated liquid into a spray bottle they provide. The problem with these products is that you’re paying mainly for the water, considering that 98% of these products is water. The reason they’re more expensive is that the weight of the water is costly to ship, despite the fact that it’s also something you could easily source at home with a refillable cleaner bottle and dissolvable tablet. With Skipper, you only pay for the active ingredients, which you then mix with water straight from the tap.

And you don’t even have to buy our kits at all. You can choose to purchase the refills alone and use any existing spray bottle you have at home.

Eco-Friendly & Non-Toxic

A universal cleaner should be beneficial not just to you and your house but also to the environment. Natural essential oils are commonly used in eco-friendly cleaners. They don’t contain harsh chemicals that might harm the environment. 

We avoid using any harsh chemicals in our products, making them free from bleaches and parabens, as well as triclosan and phthalates. This means they’re safer for you, can go into grey water systems no problem and won’t adversely affect the environment when they get into the water system. Our universal cleaner is biodegradable, along with being vegan and cruelty-free to boot. They’re also safe for pets, meaning you don’t need to worry about regular cleaning impacting them or their health.

Can Remove Stubborn Stains

Some cleaners are unable to remove dried-on stains from food spills. So while looking for the finest all-purpose cleaner for your home, look for one that can eliminate even the most stubborn stains. 

Guess what? Our universal cleaner here at Skipper can also be used as a stain remover and can get rid of wine stains, tea stains, and more. Just remember to spot-test before spraying on fabric, especially the more delicate ones. If you’re looking for something that’s fantastic for fabric and just as sustainable and earth-loving as our universal cleaner, don’t forget to check out our laundry sheets. 

Provides a Fresh Aroma

The best universal cleaner should be tough on dirt and grime yet gentle on the nose, eliminating stains while leaving a pleasing aroma behind. Avoid products that contain harsh synthetic fragrances. They may keep bad odours away, but they can harm the lungs. Chemicals like bleach are corrosive, both for your home and your skin. Never mind the fact that it has an incredibly potent smell. When you spritz away with our universal cleaner, you’ll be keeping your home spotless and leaving a mild but wonderfully pleasant aroma of sweet orange and bergamot. It’s beautifully fresh, without the detrimental effects of harsh additives. 

Suitable for All Hard Surfaces

The key difference between multi-purpose and universal clever? It’s not a universal cleaner if it can’t clean all types of hard surfaces. For example, some multi-purpose cleaners can only clean tiled surfaces but don’t work on glass or laminate. Others are great on glass but are not suitable on walls. 

An excellent universal cleaner is one that’s flexible enough to remove dirt and stains on all hard surfaces. It should be able to deal with dirt and stains on walls, floors, garbage pails, high chairs, countertops, office desks, sinks, tubs, and even home appliances.

Can Eliminate Grease and Grime

This should be a given, yet many cleaning products don’t do well in dealing with grease and grime. This is what sets Skipper apart from other brands. The Skipper universal cleaner contains surfactants that effectively dissolve grease and grime from all types of hard surfaces in the kitchen. We’ve even got microfibre cloths that pair perfectly with our universal cleaner to make wiping away grease, crumbs and sticky a breeze. 

BONUS: Doesn’t Leave Any Marks

This is a prevalent flaw in practically all cleaning products. Most of these products can get rid of dirt quickly, but they fail at completely eliminating the marks, or they end up leaving a streaky or soapy residue behind them after you’ve wiped them up. The best universal cleaner will always leave the surface streak-free!

Get Your Universal Cleaner Only At Skipper

The number one rule in choosing household cleaning products is to pick and use the least harsh but most efficient cleaner you can find. Fortunately, that’s what Skipper is all about. Our universal cleaner here at Skipper is formulated with both efficacy and safety in mind. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on our products, so if you’re unhappy with our universal cleaner, you’ll get 100% of your money back. How’s that for a deal? 

On top of all that goodness, once you’ve bought your universal cleaner starter kit, it’s made to be refilled for life. No more waste, just easy, efficient cleaning and free shipping on all refill-only orders when you need to top up on cleaner tablets.