Whether the product is marketed as a kitchen, glass, multipurpose or surface spray cleaner.

We recommend multipurpose cleaners with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 80%.

For multi-purpose cleaners, kitchen cleaners and surface sprays the CHOICE Expert Rating is a measure of soil removal. For glass cleaners, the CHOICE Expert Rating is 50% soil removal and 50% streak testing.

A panel of experts evaluate the level of streaking remaining on glass after cleaning. Applicable for glass cleaners only.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. The rating ranks from A (highest) to F (lowest); N/A means there is no rating for that company.

Does the product claim to be grey water safe?

Does the product claim to be septic safe?

Does the product claim to contain no phosphates?

Does the product claim to contain no ammonia?

Additional environmental claims (if any) on the packaging

This is the price we paid at the checkout.

The cost per 100mL based on the price we paid.

This is the size of the bottle tested.

What does the packaging claim the product is suitable for?

What surfaces does the manufacturer not recommend the product for?

The ingredients listed on the pack.