Sweet Orange & Clove All Purpose Cleaner

You asked, so here it is: my first-ever seasonal All Purpose Cleaner.

A few months ago, I asked whether you'd like a Christmas scent for my All Purpose Cleaner, and you voted overwhelmingly yes. Sweet Orange & Clove is the same base you already know, scented with sweet orange and clove essential oils to sit alongside my Pomander range, so the season can carry through your whole home, not just the candlelit corners.

Why choose Sweet Orange & Clove?

✅ Cuts through grease, grime and everyday mess with ease: from kitchen counters and bathroom tiles to sealed stone and outdoor furniture.

✅ pH-neutral and dries streak-free, with no need to rinse.

✅ Scented only with pure essential oils of sweet orange and clove: warm, bright and festive.

✅ Every ingredient listed in full, with what it does and why I use it, so you always know exactly what's inside.

Considered for what's in it and for what isn't.
Here's what you won't find in Sweet Orange & Clove.

❌ No synthetic fragrance - scented only with pure essential oils of sweet orange and clove.

❌ No dyes - colourants add nothing to how a cleaner performs, so I leave them out.

❌ SLS & SLES free - I clean with a mild, plant-sugar (glucoside) surfactant, not sulphates.

❌ No phthalates - often used to "fix" synthetic fragrance to surfaces, and unnecessary when you scent with essential oils.

❌ Parabens & Phenoxyethanol - I use a benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate system instead.

❌ Formaldehyde & formaldehyde-releasers - my preservative system doesn't release formaldehyde.

❌ Isothiazolinones (MIT/CMIT) - none of these common preservatives.

❌ Triclosan & synthetic antibacterials - it's made to clean rather than disinfect, so there's no need for them.

A limited edition

Sweet Orange & Clove is made in small batches for Christmas 2026 only. Once it's gone, it's gone until next year.

Conscious cleaning, simplified

✅ Formulated with a plant-derived surfactant and pure essential oils.

✅ Handmade in small batches in Wales.

✅ A refillable aluminium bottle, beautiful enough to live on your counter, not hidden under the sink.

Spray on the surface and leave for 30 seconds. Wipe with a clean, dry cloth. No need to rinse: the streak-free formula doesn't leave a residue.

Suitable for most hard surfaces. I recommend you patch test delicate, unsealed or natural surfaces first.

Use on cool surfaces only. Do not spray near open flames.

Full ingredient list (in descending order): Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Citric Acid, Limonene, Eugenol, Linalool, Citral.

Contains <5% non-ionic surfactants (plant-derived). Preservatives: Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate.

What each ingredient does

Deionised Water is purified water with minerals and impurities removed, so it doesn't interfere with the formula and helps keep it stable.

Denatured Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol are selected for performance and a streak-free finish. They're the same everyday alcohols found in perfumes, hand sanitisers and skincare. The denatured alcohol is a high-grade ethanol, denatured to meet UK requirements and designed for use with essential oils. Together they evaporate cleanly, help the essential oils and preservatives stay evenly dissolved for a clear formula, and leave no residue. Both are readily biodegradable.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is the cleaning ingredient: a mild, plant-derived, biodegradable non-ionic surfactant that lifts grease and dirt and helps disperse the essential oils evenly through the formula.

Benzyl Alcohol is a broad-spectrum preservative used in small amounts alongside sodium benzoate, protecting the product itself against bacteria, yeast and mould so it stays fresh once opened. The one I use is a pharmaceutical grade meeting European, British, Japanese and US pharmacopoeia standards. Readily biodegradable and non-formaldehyde-releasing.

Sodium Benzoate is a nature-identical, COSMOS-approved preservative: the salt form of benzoic acid, which occurs naturally in foods such as cranberries and cinnamon. Only a small amount is needed to keep the formula fresh. Readily biodegradable and free from formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasers.

Essential Oils - Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil (Sweet Orange), Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil (Clove Bud). The only source of scent.

Citric Acid occurs naturally in citrus fruits; the one I use is produced by fermentation. A tiny amount is used, only if needed, to keep the formula at a neutral pH.

Limonene, Eugenol, Linalool, Citral occur naturally in the essential oils and are listed because they are fragrance allergens.

Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Eugenol, Linalool, Citral

A quick note on allergens: essential oils naturally contain fragrance allergens, and my preservative, benzyl alcohol, is also classed as one. Under UK and EU detergent rules, all of them must be listed on packaging. Limonene, Eugenol, Linalool and Citral come from the sweet orange and clove essential oils, which I use in small amounts. As with any product, these allergens may cause irritation in some people, particularly those with sensitive skin, so I recommend a patch test if you have known sensitivities. This information is shared for your peace of mind and the sake of complete transparency.

Warning. Causes serious eye irritation.

Contains Benzyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil. May produce an allergic reaction.

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children and pets. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Store in a cool, dry place.

Safety data sheet available on request.

Sweet Orange & Clove is a limited edition, so there's no refill this year.

When your bottle is empty, wash it with warm, soapy water and keep it. It's the same 500ml aluminium bottle as my All Purpose Cleaner, so you can refill it with All Purpose Cleaner all year round, and look out for Sweet Orange & Clove when Christmas comes back around.