Powerful germ-killing sprays ranked by cleaning strength, user experience, and real-world feedback
When it comes to keeping your bathroom clean, not all disinfectant sprays live up to their claims. Some boast 24-hour protection but leave streaks. Others promise a sparkling finish but fall short on bacteria-killing power. We’ve tested and analysed dozens of antibacterial bathroom sprays in the UK to bring you the real top performers.
#10 – Delphis Sanitiser
- ✨ Cleaning Power: 4.1 / 5
- 💷 Cost: ~£4.00 for 700ml – £0.57/100ml
- 🫧 User Experience: Light herbal scent, streak-free finish, no rinse needed
- ⭐ Customer Feedback: Rated 4.5 from 129 reviews
- ♻️Eco Rating: 2.4 / 5
- ★ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.2
#9 – Milton disinfectant Spray
- ✨ Cleaning Power: 4.2 / 5
- 💷 Cost: £2.70 (500ml) – £0.54/100ml
- 🫧 User Experience: Safe around food, light mint scent, non-bleach and non-tainting
- ⭐ Customer Feedback: Rated 4.1 from 328+ verified reviews
- ♻️ Eco Rating: 1.4 / 5
- ★ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.2
#8 – Sonett Disinfectant Spray
- ✨ Cleaning Power: 4.0
- 💷 Cost: ~£8.20 – £1.64/100 ml
- 🫧 User Experience: Light herbal scent, quick-drying, no residue, skin-safe
- ⭐ Customer Feedback: Rated 4.8 from 183 verified reviews
- ♻️ Eco Rating: 4.9 / 5
- ★ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3
#7 – Clorox Bathroom Cleaner
- ✨ Cleaning Power: 4.5 / 5
- 💷 Cost: £12.29 (887ml) – £1.39/100ml
- 🫧 User Experience: Foaming spray action clings well to surfaces.
- ⭐ Customer Feedback: Rated 3.98 from 1,000+ reviews
- ♻️ Eco Rating: 0.7 / 5
- ★ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.36
#6 – Microban 24 Bathroom Spray
- ✨ Cleaning Power: 4.6 / 5
- 💷 Cost: £6.55 for 750ml – £0.87/100ml
- 🫧 User Experience: Slight residue, industrial scent
- ⭐ Customer Feedback: rated 4.2 from 200+ reviews
- ♻️ Eco Rating: 0.7 / 5
- ★ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.4
# 5 – Dettol Bathroom Spray
- ✨ Cleaning Power: 4.7 / 5
- 💷 Cost: £2.00 for 750ml – £0.27/100ml
- 🫧 User Experience: Powerful spray, fresh scent
- ⭐ Customer Feedback: 4.6 from 131 reviews
- ♻️ Eco Rating: 0.7 / 5
- ★ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐4.63
#4 – Domestos Bleach Spray
- ✨ Cleaning Power: 4.8 / 5
- 💷 Cost: £1.95 for 700ml – £0.28/100ml
- 🫧 User Experience: Harsh chemical scent, effective on limescale and bacteria
- ⭐ Customer Feedback: Rated 4.4 from 100+ reviews
- ♻️ Eco Rating: 0.6 / 5
- ★ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7
#3 – Lysol Disinfectant Spray
- ✨ Cleaning Power: 4.9 / 5
- 💷 Cost: £11.98 for 370ml – £3.24/100ml
- 🫧 User Experience: Dry spray, hospital-clean feel
- ⭐ Customer Feedback: 4.8 from 26,000+ reviews
- ♻️ Eco Rating: 0.5 / 5
- ★ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.73
#2 – Clinell Universal Spray
- ✨ Cleaning Power: 4.8 / 5
- 💷 Cost: £3.08 for 500ml – £0.56/100ml
- 🫧 User Experience: Professional-grade, minimal scent
- ⭐ Customer Feedback: 4.7 from 979 reviews
- ♻️ Eco Rating: 1.0 / 5
- ★ Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ 4.73
#1 – Flash Spray Wipe Done
- ✨ Cleaning Power: 4.9 / 5
- 💷 Cost: £2.65 for 800ml – £0.33/100ml
- 🫧 User Experience: Fast-dry formula, no rinse needed
- ⭐ Customer Feedback: 4.8 from 1,000+ reviews
- ♻️ Eco Rating: 0.8 / 5
- ★ Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.83
Verdict
If you’re looking for the best all-round disinfectant spray, Flash Spray Wipe Done Antibacterial takes the crown. It combines outstanding cleaning power, a fast, user-friendly spray format, and wide UK availability — all at a very reasonable price point. It’s not eco, but it works.
For those after hospital-grade disinfection, Clinell Universal Spray stands out as the NHS gold standard — powerful, reliable, and backed by clinical trust. However, it comes at a higher cost and isn’t the most widely stocked for home users.
Domestos is great value and still has incredible cleaning power making it the clear choice for consumers on a budget with very minimal downside.
Impressively we have an eco product with sonnet in our top proving it can be done with less impact on the earth.
Delphis rounds out the top 10 but it’s worth noting although it is an eco brand, this is not an eco product with harsh ingredients in it ❌
🧽 Whether your priority is performance, ethics, affordability or sustainability, this top 10 has a spray for you.
❓ FAQs
1. What’s the difference between a disinfectant and an antibacterial spray?
Disinfectant sprays are tested to kill a broader range of harmful microorganisms — including bacteria, viruses, and fungi — and usually meet strict standards like EN1276 or EN14476. Antibacterial sprays typically target only bacteria and may not be effective against viruses unless specifically tested.
2. Are these sprays safe to use around pets and children?
Always check the label. Some disinfectants contain strong chemicals that require surfaces to be rinsed after use or kept out of reach until dry. Eco disinfectants (like Sonett or Milton) tend to be gentler, but it’s still important to ventilate the area and follow instructions.
⚠️ Disclaimer
All products listed have been reviewed for their disinfectant claims and relevant certifications at the time of publishing. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and check the label for the most up-to-date safety, usage, and storage instructions. Effectiveness may vary depending on surface, contact time, and application method.
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