22/10/2026
What is the difference between , surface cleaner , multipurpose and antibacterial?
Let me tell you 🙈…
Here's the breakdown of the three types of cleaners:
Surface Cleaner🦠
- A general-purpose product for everyday cleaning of hard surfaces (counters, tables, appliances, tiles).
- Removes dirt, grime, grease, and everyday messes.
- May or may not disinfect — many are just for cleaning, not killing germs.
- Best for routine tidying where you just need things visibly clean.
Multipurpose Cleaner🦠
- Essentially a surface cleaner, but formulated to work well across a wider range of surfaces and materials (glass, wood, laminate, stainless steel, ceramic, etc.).
- Often gentler or more versatile so it doesn't damage different finishes.
- Still primarily about *cleaning* (removing dirt), not necessarily killing bacteria or viruses.
Antibacterial Cleaner🦠
- Contains ingredients (like specific biocides) designed to *kill bacteria* (and often some viruses and fungi) on surfaces.
- Its main job is disinfection, not just removing dirt — though many also clean.
- Usually needs to sit on the surface for a set "contact time" (often 30 seconds to a few minutes) to actually work.
- Best for high-risk areas: kitchens, bathrooms, chopping boards, door handles, and anywhere hygiene matters.
I ALWAYS clean surfaces/ appliances and then disinfect with an antibacterial spray / concentrate.
‼️Especially with flu season approaching it is sooo important to kill bacteria and not just smear it around with general cleaning sprays ‼️
