Clean Absolutely EVERYTHING In Your House with THIS
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Clean Absolutely EVERYTHING In Your House with THIS

Stacie

Stacie — The Home Admin

Home Management Expert

Apr 2, 2025 6 min read Cleaning Tips

One product to rule them all? I found the ultimate multi-purpose cleaner that works on every surface in your home.

I have a confession: I used to have 14 different cleaning products under my sink. One for the bathroom, one for the kitchen, one for glass, one for stainless steel, one for wood... you get the idea. It was expensive, cluttered, and honestly overwhelming.

Then I discovered La's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Cleaner — and it changed everything.

What Makes It So Good?

This cleaner has been around for decades and is a staple in many Latino households. It's a concentrated formula that you dilute based on the job:

  • Light cleaning (counters, appliances): 1 part cleaner to 4 parts water
  • Medium cleaning (bathroom, tile): 1 part cleaner to 2 parts water
  • Heavy duty (grease, grime): Use full strength

What I've Used It On

In the past month alone, I've used this cleaner on:

  • Kitchen counters and backsplash
  • Stovetop (including baked-on grease — it worked!)
  • Bathroom tile and grout
  • Toilet exterior
  • Baseboards
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Inside the microwave
  • Laundry stain pre-treatment

What to Avoid

To be fair, there are a few surfaces I wouldn't use it on full strength: natural stone (marble, granite), unsealed wood, and delicate fabrics. For those, you'll still want a specialized product. But for 90% of your cleaning needs? This is it.

The Cost Breakdown

A 32oz bottle costs about $1.50 at most dollar stores or $3–4 on Amazon. When diluted, that bottle lasts months. Compare that to $5–8 per specialty cleaner, and the savings are significant.

I keep a spray bottle of the diluted version under every sink in my house. It's the single best cleaning decision I've ever made.

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