NOW CLOSED Dettol Power and Pure product testers review thread

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This thread is for the 100 MNers who have been trying out Dettol's new Power and Pure range, either in their bathroom or their kitchen. Please answer the questions below but feel free to add any other comments too. Dettol is keen to hear what (if anything!) your DC think of the products you've been testing - so please add any comments they've made too!

Please also remember to state whether you've been testing the kitchen or bathroom products in your response.

Everyone who adds their comments to this thread will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 John Lewis voucher.

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw.

MNHQ

1. Overall impression of the 2 products I tried is very good. I like the products & the packaging. The thing I like the most is the absence of bleachy smell.
2. Yes, I felt both products gave a very thorough clean. I used them in the kitchen & bathroom over the weekend & they compared very well to the own brand products I usually use.
3. The smell is great. Quite light & fresh & so much more pleasant than the own brand products, which are bleachy. I'm not entirely sure what the chemical residue bit means, but certainly there was not a lingering smell of bleach.
4. I used the bathroom wipes in the kitchen & also in the car. Worked a treat.
5. If the price is right, then I would definitely use Dettol Power & Pure cleaning products again. I imagine they will be too expensive for me - but if they were on offer, then I'd definitely buy them.
6. As products I would definitely recommend Dettol Power & Pure.

I WAS USING THE BATHROOM ONE.

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

I liked the simple packaging and the lack of strong smell. It may just be me being weak, but the on switch was a bit tough

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

Probably a bit better and easier to use

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

A definite lack of 'bleachiness' for sure, and it did wipe away cleanly

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

No

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

I would if the price was right.

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

If anyone ever asked me what I would recommend, i would mention that I had used it and that it was effective, yes.

I tested the kitchen spray and the bathroom wipes.

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?
Overall, very positive. I found that they did indeed cut through soap scum and grease very well, which is what I wanted as I hate cleaning and like it to be quick. I liked the smell of the bathroom wipes and they did a great job on my shower.
I agree with the previous poster that the spray bottle was quite hard to switch to the On position. Thought it was just me! Perhaps that would be safer for young children, but the products should already be locked away. The bathroom wipes were a little smaller and "wetter" than I like them - but that meant I could get them into tight corners.
I have sensitive skin so cleaned with bare hands to test that aspect. Kitchen spray irritated them very slightly (but not much). Bathroom wipes didn't irritate them at all, which is very good for such a strong product.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

Yes. Both of them cleaned a bit better than my usual products.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

The kitchen spray smelt MORE bleachy than my usual product, but my usual one is Dettol Spray Cleanser which has very little smell at all. It wasn't unpleasant but I'm used to no smell at all. The bathroom wipes didn't smell bleachy at all - their fragrance was very pleasant and much less "chemical" than I expected.

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

I tried the kitchen spray on my hob, but found that it didn't shift burnt-on food stains, so I'll stick to my usual abrasive cleaner on that.

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

I definitely would, if they were on offer. However, I suspect that usually they will be more expensive than I can afford.

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes, because they clean quickly and effectively.

Kitchen spray & bathrom wipes

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

Excellent. Really like the smell, it wasn't harsh, see below. Didn't strip the skin off your hands. Only thing I would change is the fabric of the wipes - I like the fact they were really wet but would have prefered a more substantial fabric.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

Yes. Good cleaning power

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

The smell was a huge selling point for me. I don't normally use a spray as others hang in the air and make me feel 'chesty' . This spray didn't. It smelt like washing powder. Lovely. Would buy it on that basis alone.

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

Used bathroom wipes on toys because it said you could. I liked this, wouldn't normally do that.

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

Yes - spray smell not chemically. Wipes yes as they are a nice 'wet' clean

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

yes for all above reasons

thank you, you have sold me!

Vogon - you're right - the kitchen one was definitely more like washing powder. I was trying to place it!

Test

Bathroom Spray and wipes

1: First Impression was good ,same clean fresh dettol colours, catch line appealed less chemical residue.

1. The wipes I used on lots of surfaces floor, wood work tops and doors which always get mucky they cleand well and did not attract dust. The bathroom spray brought up my bathroom very well. ( though I did rinse and buff)

3.I didnt like the intial smell it didnt linger expect on my hands ( wear gloves next time)

4. I used the power spray on my belfast sink which gets stained quickly I was pleased with the result I usually use bars keepers friend and this product got similar result with less chemicals.

5. I would use the spray again definetely

6. Yes I would recommend to my friend who is a cleaner and family.

KITCHEN WIPES, BATHROOM SPRAY

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

Usually I like eco cleaning products and use them wherever possible. Sometimes they do not get things as clean as I like, so I would use home branded or products on offer. This is not a brand I would normally buy. I try to avoid buying wipes as I don't think they are environmentally friendly. I am in favour of larger bottles though.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

Cleaning wise these are very effective products.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

It doesn't smell bleachy and has a less obvious effect on the skin (I don't wear gloves to clean). It did make my skin feel dry and strange after though (wipes)

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

N/A

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

Probably not unless I wanted to give a deep clean and the liquid was on offer somewhere.

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

I do not talk about cleaning with friends, ever!

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

I like the packaging and the fact that it's antibacterial so no need for a separate anti-bac spray. However, my main gripe with the kitchen spray is the fact that it can't be used on marble. As I have a marble worktop in my kitchen this defeats the object of having a 'multipurpose' spray as I would need to use a different cleaner for my worktop.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

Yes, I thought the cleaning power was good. Usually if I need a strong cleaner I use Flash spray and I think this compares well in terms of cleaning strength. The bathroom wipes were easy to use and effective.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

I didn't really like the smell, it smelt quite odd and chemically to me. Perhaps it's just that it's a bit different to other sprays. Normally I use own-brand anti-bac spray which doesn't seem to smell as strong.

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

No

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

I might use the bathroom wipes for a quick clean-up - depending on price. I would not use the kitchen spray because of not being able to clean my marble worktop with it.

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Probably would as long as the price wasn't too high and assuming they didn't have a marble worktop!

Bathroom Spray and Kitchen Wipes

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

The bathroom spray seemed to work well, especially on a few moldy bits round the taps and shower.
The wipes were fine, they were convienient and didn't smell to strong, which some wipes do.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

The spray was effective.... not as effective as Cillit Bang though. I am not a brilliant house keeper, so tend to only give the bath a proper scrub every 10-14 days, so I need to use something that is tough.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

It definitely smelt less bleachy, but the spray really gave off a chemical odour, it made me feel a bit light headed. I didn't notice any residue being left behind.

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

Nope

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

I would use them if they were good value/om special offer.But otherwise I would probably stick to Cillit Bang and own brand wipes.

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

I don't think I have ever discussed cleaning products with any of my friends! So , no, I would probably not recommend it!

I received the Bathroom cleaner and Kitchen wipes.

My skin is very sensitive to strong products and I use gloves whenever I clean. Despite the gloves, the smell and strong chemicals from some products can give me a sore throat/rash.

I currently use Dettol Antibacterial spray for the kitchen, as I need something hypoallergenic, food safe and low on smell. I use a different brand for the bathroom. I also use baby wipes (!) for the kitchen table, kid's snack/craft table, car, toys etc

1. Overall, very pleased. Loved the wipes; they have just the right amount of moisture and are big enough so you end up using just one.

1. The kitchen wipes clean very well. They were even able to lift up dried up food on the kitchen table! Bathroom spray cleans well, as good as my current brand.

1. Yes, smell is quite mild in the spray, non-existent in the wipes. I was able to use the wipes with my bare hands, no irritation on my skin.

1. Yes, I used the wipes on the toilet seat. I usually use Parazone, which has a fairly strong smell. This was better.

1. Yes, I will be switching to this product for the bathroom. If the kitchen spray performs well, I will switch to it as well. Wipes are not cost effective for frequent kitchen use. I will get a set of wipes for the tables etc though.

1. Yes, I would recommend this product.

Last week, every time my little one spotted me doing the dishes, she would sing out "Say goodbye to rubber gloves", laugh and run off. I couldn't figure out what she was on about, until I saw the ad for Power and Pure! (She's obviously been watching too much telly!)

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

I was testing bathroom wipes and kitchen spray The packaging and smell was very nice.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

I think the wipes gave a great clean especially for a quick 'we've got guests arriving in3 mins' clean. Not ver environmentally friendly way of cleaning on a regular basis though.
Kitchen spray is not as good as the lavender flash I usually use and didn't like the smell as much.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

No not yet

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Prob not because the kitchen spray was not that great at cleaning but would reccomend the bathroom wipes as a good hospital bag extra for example

1.Good overall impression, however the spray wasn't very effective - it came out in what I would describe as heavy lines of cleaner not a balanced mist covering a larger area - the result of this was I had to use more cleaner to cover the area required. I don't like to use rubber gloves anyway so no having to with this was great & I have noticed that my hands are not as dry as they are normally after cleaning & I haven't spoiled my nails either!
2.Both clean effectively & both are easy to use.
3.The smell was much better to the nose than others & doesn't smell bleachy at all. It didn't leave any residue which was helpful.

1. I used it to clean windowsills free of sticky fingers! Worked a treat & its good to know it is now hygienically clean too

5.I would use them again however the spray nozzle would have to be improved on the bathroom cleaner.

1. I would recommend the product to others as is effective & easy to use whilst giving piece of mind that the germs are cleaned up too.

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

Wasnt really keen on the products i tested. The kitchen wipes left everything soaking and the bathroom cleaner left everything smeary.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

My usual product are much better. Dont think it gave a powerful clean at all.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

the smell was definitely the best thing about the products. Didnt smell chemically like some do.

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

No

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

I would not use it again for the reasons stated above

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Wouldnt recommend

I've been testing the kitchen stay and the bathroom wipes.

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

Really impressed with the kitchen spray. No strong view about the bathroom wipes.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

Yes, the kitchen spray is far better than anything else I've tried before. Was really surprised at how good it was. Cleaned stuff well with minimal effort or elbow grease. Bathroom wipes nothing special or different in terms of cleaning power.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

Kitchen spray smell a little bit unpleasant. Made my throat tickle a bit. But much less residue than equivalent sprays I've tried. I did need to buff with an ecloth afterwards -left surfaces too wet otherwise. Didn't notice the smell of the bathroom wipes.

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

No. Used the kitchen one on kitchen work surfaces and cupboard doors. Used the bathroom one on all areas of the bathroom.

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

Will certainly use the kitchen spray again. Quite indifferent to the bathroom wipes; would use them if they were in a promotion but wouldn't if they were more expensive than other brands.

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes, I would (although we don't often talk about cleaning products to be honest!)

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw.

MNHQ

What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

I really liked them. The bottle was a good size, smelt lovely and clean. Wipes smelt reassuringly clean too.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

Yes, spray gave a good clean in my kitchen and the wipes are really handy in the bathroom. Have used them on the light switches too.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

Didn't smell any bleach.
Loved the smell- so much so I made my mum sniff the spray when she came round- as you do!
Didn't notice any residue. I do wipe with cloth and finish with kitchen roll though.

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

Used the spray in my microwave- I usually use washing up liquid for that.

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

Yes- at the right price.

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend

Yes and have done already- to my mum though.
Don't usually bore friends with my cleaning talk, but would if they asked!

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

I have tested the kitchen spray and bathroom wipes. My overall impression is that the products are very good. I like the cleaning power of the spray and the fact it didn't have an over powering smell. There wasn't anything I didn't like but I would have liked the wipes to be a little bigger/thicker.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

The kitchen spray really did clean well, it seemed to clean a lot better than my usual product. It seemed 'non slimy', for want of a better expression, compared to my usual branded product.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

Definitely less bleachy, I couldn't smell bleach at all. The smell is quite pleasant and doesn't linger so isn't over powering. It smells 'clean'.

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

Although I have been sent the kitchen spray I used it in the bathroom also and it did an excellent job of cleaning the bath. I used the wipes in the kitchen as well as the bathroom. I used them to clean the outside of the fridge, microwave and the seal of my washing machine.

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

Yes, I would love to use the Dettol Power and Pure products again but will only do so if the price is reasonable.

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes, I would recommend the products and actually have already done so.

Thank you for the opportunity to test.

I had BATHROOM SPRAY AND KITCHEN WIPES

1. Wipes very impressed - jobs where I would normally have to get a scourer out, they tackled with ease. would perhaps like them a bit bigger though!

Bathroom spray - I found it a bit hard to use - hard to turn on and then the trigger action seemed stiff; also I prefer a spray" mist" whereas this came out in blobs so I used more and it took more rinsing off than my usual product. That said I was very impressed with how it cleaned.

1. Yes to both, although the spray needed more rinsing

1. No particular thoughts about the smell - I guess it must be OK or I would have noticed it more!! THought the spray needed more rinsing to get rid of the residue, this may have been because I used more than usual due to it not being a "mist" type spray

1. no

1. I would use the bathroom spray depending on price. I'm not sure about the wipes - although I do like the way they clean the kitchen I am not keen on the fact that they are a disposable product. That said, I think a pack of those would be handy when we go on self catering holidays and I might be tempted to try the bathroom wipes as well.

1. I don't often talk about cleaning products with my friends, but yes I would recommend them

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw.

Kitchen Spray/Bathroom wipes

1. Overall impression was good - the product presented as a powerful cleaner which was also 'gentle', good solid packaging, althoughwipes could have a 'solid' dispenser as ended up pulling out too many at once
2. Was very pleased with cleaning power, cleaned bench and stovetop well and white fridge front was sparkling. Bathroom wipes were brilliant for glass shower door/mirror and stainless steel, no streaks at all!

1. Pleasant fragrance, much,muchbetter than a recent lemon dettol kitchen spray!

1. I used the wipes on phillipe starck ghost chairs, they were excellent as got into all corners - chairs sparkling!

1. Yes would use again, will be purchasing kitchen wipes to try.

1. Yes, if the topic of cleaning products ever came up...

I tested the kitchen wipes and bathroom spray

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?
Packaging was nice but not over exiting.I liked the smell, not too overpowering

2. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?
I did try the kitchen wipes on pretty much every surface of my kitchen (I do not usually use wipes at all) I thought they were great because they were really moist and actually did the job. I cannot compare to other wipes but as a cleaning product I thought it matched with other detergents I use.

3. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?
I thought the smell was great it smells nice and clean but very discreet as well. the only surface I could see a residue on were my kitchen cupboard but it was not a major put off. I did not notice any residue with the bathroom spray after wiping it.

4. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?
I used the wipes to clean my fridge which I usually clean with soapy water and just a tiny squeeze of bleach. I thought they were fantastic and they reached even hard corners

5. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?
I will certainly use the kitchen wipes again. Not sure about the bathroom spray. Although it did smell nice and did the job, it was no more effective than other detergents I have used and me buying it again would probably be price dependent.

6. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?
I probably would not, not because it is not good enough but unless I am specifically asked for a recommendation by a friend I will just not think to talk to them about cleaning products, sorry

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

I liked them. Really liked that they didn't have a strong smell. I had the bathroom spray and kitchen wipes - but the packaging looked exactly the same so I used the wipes in the bathroom at first (hadn't read the packet properly!). It wouldn't change whether I'd use them, but I thought the packet of the wipes looked much more like a bathroom product - might annoy me if I'd picked them up without looking too carefully in the supermarket and wanted bathroom wipes!

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

They seemed to clean fine - on a par with anything I'd normally use.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

They definitely smelled less bleachy and without any of the other awful chemical fragrances some other products have. This alone would make me consider usinig them again, or using other products in the range (if ther are any!). Didn't notice any chemical residue, but that isn't something that worries me about other products I use - I tend to buy things I know don't have a strong smell or leave nasty chemicals behind (usually 'eco' products).

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

I had the kitchen wipes but actually used them in the bathroom because I don't tend to use 'strong' products like these in my kitchen. I didn't use them anywhere else - and wouldn't!

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

I would definitely consider them if they compare favourably in price, and I probably will keep an eye out for them when I shop - I don't have much brand loyalty when it comes to general cleaning products, but these definitely appeal to me because of the lack of awful smell.

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

I might do if I ever had that kind of conversation with a friend, but it's not really the kind of thing I generally discuss with people!

I am trialling kitchen spray and bathroom wipes...

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

The packaging was nice - it looked like it would be a quality product, but the most important thing is that it worked well. Can't think there was anything I didn't like.

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

Yes it worked well. The kitchen spray cut through grease well and easily cleaned the scum from around the taps/back of sink. The bathroom wipes performed well too. I'd say both were better than usual.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

I liked the smell, agree with the less bleachy description. I'm not sure that I would be able to notice a colourless chemical residue from this or any product, so can't comment on that.

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

I wiped the doors and around the door handles - it worked well, but I suppose only time will tell if it corrodes the handles, I'm assuming it won't.

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

Yes I think I would (unless hideously expensive).

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Well probably not - not because it's not a good product, but I generally don't discuss cleaning products with friends - sounds too boring.

Thanks for including me in the trial!

trialling kitchen spray and bathroom wipes

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like?

I liked the cleaning power - it worked well, and even gave a smear-free finish on our granite worktops, which is miraculous.

Didn't like - smell - see 3

1. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use?

Seemed to clean well - kitchen spray cut through the grease on the splashback reasonably well.

1. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others?

Definitely not bleachy at all. At first, I quite liked the smell, but after a while I realised I had the same reaction to it as to all things febreze-related - the after smell of febreze makes me nauseous - this was not quite that bad, but I was definitely reacting to it - sore throat and itchy eyes. This is my problem and not the product, but it is a bit fundamental, for me.

I haven't noticed any difference in residue vs plain antibac spray, but it definitely doesn't provoke the skin reaction which other (flash-type) cleaners do (rash on any skin which touches a recently cleaned surface), so I would say there is less (or less harmful) residue.

God I sound pathetic. I am not really quite as allergic to life as I sound

1. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where?

I used it on our wooden cupboard doors, and the bathroom wipes on the high gloss cupboard doors, which worked well.

1. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not?

No - because of the smell.

1. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

No, because I have never in my life discussed cleaning products with a friend

I had Kitchen spray and wipes, but I used them in the bathroom.

1. What was your overall impression of the Dettol Power and Pure products you tried? What did you like the most about the range? Was there anything you didn't like? I liked the packaging, the smell of the spray - not harsh, didn't make me cough. It cleaned well, got the soap scum off my sink. The wipes were too soapy and wet though.

2. Did you feel Dettol Power and Pure gave a powerful clean or not? How did it compare to other cleaning products you use? I thought it gave a powerful clean, on a par with Cilit Bang Grime and Lime but without the horrid smell.

3. What did you think of the smell? Do you think it smells less 'bleachy' than other cleaning products you use or not? Did you notice any difference in terms of there being any chemical residue being left behind compared to others? I thought it definitely smelt less chemical-y than the other cleaners I have used. I don't know about chemical residue.

4. Did you use Dettol Power and Pure in any areas of your home that you would not usually use a powerful cleaning product? If so, where? No, I used it in the bathroom

5. Do you think you would use Dettol Power and Pure cleaning products again? If so why? If not, why not? I think I would use the spray again, definitely, I was very impressed. the wipes, however were too wet and soapy.

6. Do you think you would recommend Dettol Power and Pure to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not? If I ever talked about cleaning products with friends then yes, I would recommend it!