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Alternative to star drops all purpose cleaner

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AuntieBiotics · 05/09/2026 13:52

We have been using Stardrops cleaner for years, diluted 50/50 with water in a trigged spray for general kitchen cleaning. I like the “snappiness” of it. It gets stuff clean, but it’s discontinued I think as I can’t get it anywhere:

any alternatives? Tried pink method spray and don’t like it. Would ordinary washing up liquid diluted work?

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CraftyNavySeal · 07/09/2026 20:59

Flash

Despite being marketed as floor cleaner it’s an all purpose cleaner and says it on the bottle. Most supermarkets own brand does the same job too.

The stuff you buy in the spray bottle is exactly the same but diluted 20 times!

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 08/09/2026 12:27

CraftyNavySeal · 07/09/2026 20:59

Flash

Despite being marketed as floor cleaner it’s an all purpose cleaner and says it on the bottle. Most supermarkets own brand does the same job too.

The stuff you buy in the spray bottle is exactly the same but diluted 20 times!

You can't clean carpet with Flash. You can with Stardrops.

Greenjersey · 08/09/2026 13:00

It's on the very top shelf in two Home Bargains I have been in recently, in two different cities. It is brilliant stuff, especially for carpets and soft furnishings, better than the Vax stuff imo

PenguinofAntarctica · 08/09/2026 13:29

Yes OP Astonish is amazing! The only antibacterial spray that doesn’t choke me. And made in Bradford. I would choose Astonish products over any other brand, their stuff cleans great, and it smells nice.

Utterlybutter · 08/09/2026 13:34

I use Astonish pomegranate spray simply cos it's the only one with a PH balance (can't remember the exact details) that works well on quartz worktops. I used to use vinegar spray (!), Also used vinegar spray on toilet seats and lids and it took all the shine off.

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