Open the cupboard under most kitchen sinks in India and you'll find a floor cleaner, a glass spray, a kitchen degreaser, a bathroom cleaner, a toilet cleaner and maybe a sofa and carpet cleaner too. Each one does a single job, and each one is mostly water in a plastic bottle. Here's how one multipurpose cleaner concentrate can simplify home cleaning, and what it really costs.
Why homes end up with so many cleaning products
Most cleaners are sold ready to use, at one strength, for one job. A glass cleaner is too weak for a greasy hob, and a strong degreaser is too much for a mirror. So we buy one of each. A concentrate solves this differently: you mix it with more or less water to suit the job.
What an all-purpose cleaner concentrate can replace
- Floor cleaner: 1 cap of SOLVIS® to 10 caps of water.
- Glass and mirror cleaner: 1 to 20.
- Kitchen degreaser: 2 to 10 for greasy counters and hobs, neat for baked-on grease.
- Bathroom cleaner: 2 to 10.
- Sofa and carpet cleaner: 1 to 10.
- Toilet cleaner: use it neat inside the bowl.
It also works on balconies, tiles, windows, stainless steel and your car. On plastics, wipe it off rather than leaving it to soak, and test delicate finishes on a small hidden spot first.
The cost: ready-to-use cleaners vs. a concentrate
To compare fairly, look at the cost per litre of cleaner you actually use. Here are typical shop prices in India (October 2026) next to what the same job costs with a 5-litre can of SOLVIS® at ₹1,495.
| Cleaner | Typical shop price | Per litre | SOLVIS® per litre, mixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass spray | ₹111 for 500 ml | ₹222 | about ₹14 (1 : 20) |
| Kitchen degreaser | ₹289 for 500 ml | ₹578 | about ₹50 (2 : 10) |
| Bathroom cleaner | ₹182 for 1 litre | ₹182 | about ₹50 (2 : 10) |
| Sofa and carpet cleaner | ₹349 for 500 ml | ₹698 | about ₹27 (1 : 10) |
| Toilet cleaner | ₹221 for 1 litre | ₹221 | ₹299 (used neat) |
Toilet bowls are the honest exception: there, SOLVIS® is used neat, so it costs more per litre than a budget toilet cleaner. Across the rest of the house, the savings add up quickly. Try our savings calculator with your own shopping list.
Less plastic in your home
At 1 : 10, one 5-litre can makes 55 litres of cleaner: the same as about 110 spray bottles of 500 ml. That's plastic you don't have to buy, carry home or throw away.
A simple weekly routine with one cleaner
- Every day: wipe kitchen counters and the hob at 1 : 10.
- Twice a week: mop floors at 1 : 10.
- Once a week: bathrooms at 2 : 10, toilet bowls neat, mirrors and windows at 1 : 20.
- As needed: sofa and carpet spots at 1 : 10, baked-on grease neat for 2–5 minutes.
Tips for getting the best results
- Use a foam sprayer: the foam clings to the surface and does the work.
- Leave it 1–3 minutes before wiping, then rinse with clean water.
- Label your spray bottles with the mix.
- Wear gloves for long cleaning sessions, and store the can closed and out of reach of children and pets.
Frequently asked questions
Can one cleaner really clean the whole house?
For most jobs, yes. You change the amount of water to suit the surface: 1 to 20 for glass, 1 to 10 for floors and everyday cleaning, 2 to 10 for kitchens and bathrooms, and neat for baked-on grease and toilet bowls.
Can I use it on wooden floors?
On sealed wooden floors, mop with a 1 : 10 mix using a well-wrung mop, and don't leave water standing. Test a small hidden spot first.
Does it have a smell?
No. It has a neutral smell and no added fragrance, so nothing lingers after you've cleaned.