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This week, we put two bathroom cleaning sprays to the test to see which scrubs up best – one from Ecover and another from Dettol.
While both are top-tier at shifting everyday soap scum, our lab results show that when it comes to limescale removal and eco credentials, one of these options scrubs up as the clear winner.
| Ecover Mint & Cucumber Bathroom Cleaner | Dettol Antibacterial Power & Pure | |
|---|---|---|
| Which? test score | 77% (Best Buy, Eco Buy) | 61% |
| Price | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50010834 | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50010833 |
| Cleaning | ||
| Limescale | ||
| Sustainability |
Date tested: March 2025. We're not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available.
We like: Excellent at cleaning bathroom grime
Watch out for: Struggles with limescale on vertical surfaces
As well as earning a Best Buy for its superior cleaning power, this bathroom spray from Ecover also picked up an Eco Buy thanks to its outstanding sustainability and recyclable packaging.
It tackles everyday bathroom grime with ease, and works well on limescale on horizontal surfaces, although was less effective on vertical surfaces.
For Which? members only: see our full Ecover Mint & Cucumber Bathroom Cleaner Spray review
We like: Great with bathroom grime
Watch out for: A lack of information about its environmental impact has led to a reduced sustainability score
This bathroom spray from Dettol matched the cleaning power of the Ecover option, tackling bathroom grime with ease.
However, it wasn't as effective at cleaning limescale on either horizontal or vertical surfaces, so while it's the cheaper option, you'll probably need to invest in a decent limescale cleaner as well.
For Which? members only: see our full Dettol Antibacterial Power & Pure Bathroom Spray review
'When we test cleaning sprays, as well as ranking for dirt-busting capabilities, we look at the ingredients used and what the environmental impact is, like whether they are biodegradable, harmful to aquatic life or persistent (such as in waterways).
'We also take into account how transparent manufacturers are about the ingredients and how recyclable the packaging is. Because it pairs exceptional cleaning power with gold-standard sustainability, the Ecover spray is the runaway winner here.
'On the other hand, the Dettol Antibacterial Power & Pure Bathroom Spray isn't necessarily a bad choice – it's much cheaper per 100ml and is great on bathroom grime. However, it struggles to make a dent in limescale, and a lack of clear environmental data means it simply can't compete with Ecover on eco-credentials.'
Hardeep Channa, Which? cleaning sprays expert
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