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Last updated: 10 March 2021
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No one enjoys cleaning a bathroom, so you want the right bathroom cleaner to make this chore as pain-free as possible. We lab test and review the latest products to help you find the best bathroom cleaner for you.

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Our test covers a range of bathroom cleaners on the market, including sprays, gels, foams and wipes. Our expert testers put each product through its paces to help find the bathroom cleaners that:

  • perform best when following manufacturers' instructions
  • are best for removing soft soap scum
  • are best value for money.

Our Recommended list will help you to quickly see which products come out on top.

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