Multi-Surface Cleaner Starter Set vs Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
Buy the Multi-Surface Cleaner Starter Set if you want one refillable bottle and cheap tablet refills for everyday grease and grime on counters and glass. Buy Clorox Disinfecting Wipes if you need a stated disinfecting claim on high-touch spots and want no setup. The starter set runs $16.00 to $21.00 depending on the listing, while the wipes are $7.29 at Target.
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Multi-Surface Cleaner Starter Set
4.8Choose the Multi-Surface Cleaner Starter Set if you want a reusable bottle with plastic-free tablets, low storage footprint and a plant and mineral-based formula for routine surface cleaning.
- Refillable bottle with 100% plastic-free tablets
- Plant and mineral-based, dye-free formula
- 10x less storage space than traditional bottles
- EPA Safer Choice, Leaping Bunny and Cradle to Cradle certified
- Cheap per-bottle refills over time
- Tablet needs time to dissolve before use
- Only one scent, Fresh Lemon
- No disinfecting claim
What separates them
| Multi-Surface Cleaner Starter Set | Clorox Disinfecting Wipes | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Refillable bottle plus dissolving tablets | Pre-moistened disposable wipes in a canister |
| Disinfecting claim | Cleans grease and grime; no disinfecting claim stated | Disinfects as it cleans |
| Setup | Fill with water and wait for the tablet to dissolve | Pull a wipe and use |
| Reuse | Bottle reused indefinitely; tablets refill it | Single-use wipes, canister discarded |
| Storage footprint | Tablets take 10x less space than a traditional bottle | Bulky canister |
| Scent | Fresh Lemon only | Fresh and Citrus options |
| Formula | Plant and mineral-based, microplastic-free, dye-free | Conventional disinfecting wipe solution |
Price history
- Multi-Surface Cleaner Starter Set: lowest $31.49 on Oct 28.
- Clorox Disinfecting Wipes: lowest $7.29 on Oct 28.
Specs compared
| Spec | Multi-Surface Cleaner Starter Set | Clorox Disinfecting Wipes |
|---|---|---|
| Refill | Yes | — |
| Scent | Fresh Lemon | — |
| Tablet format | 100% plastic-free tablet | — |
| Tablet yield | one full bottle of Multi-Surface Cleaner | — |
| Bottle type | Refillable Bottle | — |
| Fill level | half-round symbol or line | — |
| Space saving | 10x less space than a traditional bottle | — |
| Formula | Microplastic-free formula made with plant and m… | — |
| Form Type | — | Wipes |
| Intended Use | — | Disinfecting |
What reviewers say
Multi-Surface Cleaner Starter Set
Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 7,738 ratings, so most buyers are satisfied. Owners like the low-waste refill routine and the lemon scent, and many say it cleans as well as mainstream sprays. The main complaints are the wait for the tablet to dissolve and the single scent option.
- Cuts plastic waste versus buying bottles
- Cleans grease and everyday messes well
- Pleasant Fresh Lemon scent
- Compact tablet storage
- Tablet takes a while to fully dissolve
- Only one scent available
- Some find the upfront set price high
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
Owners value the convenience for fast cleanups on counters, sinks and handles, and many keep a canister in each room. Common complaints are that wipes dry out when the lid is not sealed and that they can streak glass or leave a film.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for disinfecting high-touch spots?
- The Clorox wipes. They state a disinfecting result, while the starter set is a cleaner for grease and grime with no disinfecting claim.
- Which is cheaper to keep using?
- The starter set. You buy the bottle once and refill with tablets, while every Clorox canister is a new single-use purchase.
- Can the starter set clean glass?
- Yes. It is a multi-surface cleaner for counters and similar surfaces, but it has no stated disinfecting claim like the wipes.
- Which takes less storage space?
- The starter set. Its tablets take 10x less space than a traditional bottle, while the wipes come in a bulky canister.
- Is the starter set worth the extra over the wipes?
- If you clean routinely and want refills and a plant-based formula, yes. If you mainly need quick disinfecting, the $7.29 wipes are the better buy.
- Does either come in more than one scent?
- Clorox offers Fresh and Citrus. The starter set comes only in Fresh Lemon.