Make Your Cleaning Cabinet Minimalist – Here’s How to Manage with Just Three Products

A minimalist cleaning cabinet may sound like a stripped-down idea — but in practice, it can simplify your daily routine, save space, and reduce unnecessary clutter.
Open your cleaning cabinet. How many bottles are in there?

One of the most common sources of unnecessary household clutter starts right there. All-purpose cleaner, bathroom spray, glass cleaner, degreaser, floor cleaner, limescale remover — the list goes on. Each surface and task seems to require its own bottle, scent, texture, and often a load of chemicals.

But do we really need all that?

More and more people are now looking for a simpler and more sustainable way to clean — with less plastic, less hassle, and fewer decisions. Minimalist cleaning isn't just a trend; it’s a response to a culture overloaded with over-packaging and overconsumption.

In this article, we’ll explore how you can reduce the number of cleaning products in your home — and manage just fine with three. Not because it's trendy, but because it works.

1. One good all-purpose cleaner goes a long way

The role of the all-purpose cleaner is often underestimated. A well-chosen and effective solution works on kitchen surfaces, for dusting, in the bathroom, on floors, and even on door handles.

The challenge isn’t whether an all-purpose cleaner can do the job — it’s that we’ve been conditioned to think otherwise: that every task needs its own product. But the reality is: dirt isn’t as complicated as we’ve been led to believe.

What to look for:
Choose a product with a mild yet effective formula, minimal unnecessary ingredients, and one that can be diluted — this reduces waste and saves money. Fragrance-free or naturally scented options can also improve the user experience, especially for those sensitive to smells.
For example, Dilute® All-Purpose Cleaner is designed for many surfaces, making it a versatile choice for windows, kitchens, mirrors, doors, and countertops.

2. Bathroom cleaning – fewer products, more efficiency

This is often where people assume strong and specialized chemicals are needed. Limescale, soap scum, and moisture-prone surfaces sound like a complex cleaning challenge.

In practice, a good multi-use bathroom cleaner can handle most of these tasks. It can work for wiping mirrors, cleaning sinks, and even toilet surfaces — as long as the formula is suited to the purpose.

Tip: Use separate cleaning cloths for different areas — even if you're using the same product. Hygiene can be maintained through your choice of tools, not necessarily more bottles.
For example, Dilute® Bathroom Cleaner is gentle but effective and works across mirrors, floors, and basins — without requiring a different bottle for each.

3. Kitchen cleaning – stains, grease, and splatters

The kitchen gets messier in different ways than other rooms. Grease, dried spills, and food residue demand a bit more from your cleaning product — but that doesn’t mean you need multiple bottles. A well-formulated kitchen cleaner handles countertops, stovetops, ovens, and cabinet fronts with ease.

When choosing a product, focus not only on cleaning power but also on safety — in the kitchen, we clean surfaces that are often near food. Many now opt for chemical-free cleaning, especially in homes with allergies or children.

For example, Dilute® Kitchen Cleaner is designed for exactly these needs — powerful but mild, and safe to use around food prep areas. Unlike many oven cleaners with warning labels, Dilute®'s ready-to-use solution is label-free.

4. Floor cleaning – simplify this too

Floor cleaning often gets its own section in the cabinet. Many buy separate floor cleaners for different surfaces — laminate, hardwood, tile. The truth is, most modern cleaning solutions are safe across materials, as long as they’re diluted properly.

Using a mild, biodegradable product for floor cleaning means one product can clean every floor in your home. This not only simplifies your cabinet but also streamlines your routine — no more wondering which bottle is for which room.
PS. If you want to make it even easier — Dilute® All-Purpose Cleaner works great for floors, too.

So where to start — how do you build your minimalist cleaning cabinet?

You can start building your own minimalist cleaning cabinet by simply reviewing what you actually use. Go through your cabinet:
– Which products are truly multi-use?
– Which ones always stay untouched?
– Could one product replace several?

Choose 2–3 items that cover your everyday needs. Try a week using just those — you might be surprised how much simpler life gets when you’re not juggling seven bottles every time you clean.

Less really is more

A minimalist cleaning cabinet doesn’t mean you clean less — it means fewer decisions, fewer bottles, and less waste. Three well-chosen products may be all you need. It brings clarity to your routines and eases your mind.

If you’re looking to simplify your cleaning routine, consider Dilute® refill solutions — one product can do more than you think.
A refillable cleaning solution is also the smarter choice for the environment.