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Weve tested 19 cleaning sprays and concentrates extensively for 16 hours inThe Lab.
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What Our Tester Says
The Quick Shine cleaner did a very good job removing all the stains.
This is also a great cleaning solution for those with nose and skin sensitivities.
ItsEPA Safer Choice-certified, so it’s free from harmful ingredients and safe for the environment.
The dirt even came off of the grout in just minutes using the Quick Shine cleaner.PHOTO: The Spruce
It does have a light citrusy scent, but we think its fairly faint.
Bottle Size:24 ft. oz.
This multi-surface cleaner effectively removes dirt and grime while killing 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria.
The Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner has a streamlined, even spray to cover your entire mess.PHOTO: The Spruce
For general mopping, the bottles instructions call for 14 cup of cleaner and a gallon of warm water.
The app process isnt the quickest, but it is effective and long-lasting.
Just be sure to avoid usingLysols Multi-Surface Cleaneron an oiled and unfinished flooring, as it can be damaging.
In our own test, our tile floors were left stain-free with no streaks or sticky residue.
I love that it dries streak-free and sticky-free from all surfaces.
It did incredibly well on tile, so it would be great for the bathroom.
After testing over a dozen floor cleaners, this one wowed us the most on laminate flooring.
It came off that easily!
It also has a subtle, clean scent that dissipates quickly, which is a win in our book.
TheBona Hardwood Floor Cleanerchecked off all of our boxes for a heavy-duty hardwood floor cleaner.
I love this cleaner and will definitely use it in my household.
Its performance is at the top level.
It has no residue, no streaks, and no obnoxious odors and is safe for the environment."
Along with shine, this cleaner also lifted our dirt spots quickly.
Instead, we recommend ourbest value pick, which is also a more heavy-duty concentrated formula.
The Rejuvenate cleaner removed all of the dirt spots on the tile and hardwood floors easily and quickly.
Overall, we found that theRejuvenate All Floors Cleaneris great for small weekly floor cleanings with added shine.
If youre looking for a value-packed option that outperforms its low price tag, considerLysol Multi-Surface Cleaner.
This concentrated cleaner not only gets your floors pristine clean, but also kills bacteria and germs.
We then assessed how well each stain lifted using the different solutions.
Ease of Use:We noted how easy or difficult the cleaning process was using each floor cleaner.
For cleaners in a spray bottle, we evaluated their spray mechanism and if the solution dispersed cleanly.
Scent:We evaluated each cleaners scent intensity.
We noted whether it was subtle and dissipated quickly or if it had an overwhelming chemical odor.
We put Lysol to the test on dirt, soda, and tomato sauce—all commonly found on kitchen laminate floors.PHOTO: The Spruce
Be sure to check the cleaners label to see all of the floor types it suits.
Some formulas can be damaging to certain floors.
We suggest always reading the compatible floor types on each cleaner before you buy.
We diluted the Lysol cleaner with water and sprayed it directly on the stains.PHOTO: The Spruce
Consider Drying Time
No one wants to tiptoe around wet floors for hours.
Why Trust The Spruce?
The scent was fresh, minty, and unlike your typical cleaner full of chemicals.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Black Diamond cleaner was especially tough on dirt stains and left no residue behind.PHOTO: The Spruce
We gave the floor a second wipe with a paper towel, and it came up completely clean.PHOTO: The Spruce
The sprayer on the Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner makes cleaning easy: just spray and mop.PHOTO: The Spruce
One quick spritz of the Rejuvenate clean already started to break up the dirt and soil.PHOTO: The Spruce
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