Queen of Clean reveals five popular products that are a waste of money & why you should never buy floor wipes again

Published on September 29, 2025 at 09:58 AM
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THE Queen of Clean has revealed the five popular products that she believes are a total waste of money.

Not only this, but , the best-selling author, columnist and regular on ITV’s , shared what to use instead.

A woman smiling and posing in front of a Home Bargains store.Lynsey Crombie, aka the Queen of Clean, has shared the cleaning products she never buys A woman in a long skirt and sweatshirt mops a light-colored tile floor in a hallway.Not only does she think floor wipes are a waste of money, but she won’t ever pay for oven cleaner either Hand spraying a white deodorant bottle.Lynsey shared an alternative to air fresheners Woman in yellow gloves cleaning a kitchen oven.She also explained how she gets her oven sparkling instead of using oven cleaner

So if you’re but your could do with a and you don’t know where to start, then fear not, you’ve come to the right place.

Posting on , the got candid on “unnecessary cleaning products” she would never purchase from .

First things first, if you , according to Lynsey, it’s much simpler than you think.

She shared: “Now let’s start with air fresheners – I’ve never felt the need for them, instead, just throw open the windows and let that fresh air flow through.”

Secondly, instead of using Viakal, a popular remover, Lynsey acknowledged a natural alternative.

The cleaning guru confessed that she has “never been a fan” of , as she claimed it is “far too strong and abrasive.”

Instead, she explained: “I use white vinegar, my favourite is infused with lemon – it’s gentle, effective and removes limescale and hard water with ease.”

Not only is she not keen on Viakal, but she doesn’t buy either.

In her , products from Fabulosa “don’t clean well,” and instead, she uses bargains from , which she claimed are not only cruelty-free, but are also vegan-friendly and “work brilliantly.”

When it comes to , Lynsey recommended: “Ditch them – a spray mop is easier on your knees, eco-friendly and keeps the floors streak free.”

Finally, rather than spending on harsh oven cleaners, the cleaning expert shared that “simplest products really are the best.”

She concluded: “If your oven hasn’t been cleaned in over a year, you may possibly need them – but if you keep on top, it’s a simple mix of lemon and bicarbonate of soda – these do a fantastic job.”

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Social media users react

Lynsey’s clip, which was posted under the username @ lynsey_queenofclean , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 103,500 views.

Cleaning fans agreed with Lynsey’s and many were eager to try out her natural, .

Love that you are showcasing eco products for cleaning!

TikTok user

One person said: “100 percent agree.”

Another added: “Love that you are showcasing eco products for cleaning!”

A third commented: “Going to try the lemon and baking soda! Really need to do a but I’ve been pushing it off.”

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