All-Purpose Cleaner
Original Fig
Counter Intelligence works hard but plays nice: a surface cleaner and odour eliminator in one, and safe on marble and granite.
- Plant-based, non-fuming, non-toxic
- Safe for babies, pets and food prep
- Safe on marble, granite and wood
- Cleans and deodorises in one step
For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Murchison-Hume's Counter Intelligence spray works hard but plays nice. It is a surface cleaner and an odour eliminator in one step, safe on marble, granite, laminate, wood, ceramic and any water-safe surface, and it smells of fig rather than of chemicals.
Key Features
- Plant-based. Non-fuming and non-toxic.
- Safe for babies, pets and food-prep areas. Stated by the brand.
- Safe on stone. Marble, granite, laminate, wood and ceramic.
- Two jobs in one step. It cleans and eliminates odour.
- Refillable recyclable PET. Australian made and cruelty free.
Pūrē Standard
- Safe on stone, which most sprays are not. Marble and granite are damaged by acidic cleaners, including the vinegar in a lot of homemade recipes. This one is formulated for them.
- Decyl glucoside does the cleaning. A plant sugar surfactant from the same family used in baby washes.
- No methylisothiazolinone. MIT is a known contact allergen and a common preservative in conventional cleaners. This uses phenoxyethanol and benzyl alcohol instead.
- Safe around babies, pets and food prep. Which Murchison-Hume state plainly rather than implying.
- Australian made and cruelty free. In a refillable bottle you top up with a 100ml concentrate that makes two more bottles.
- Where we would like more. The scent is a fragrance compound rather than named essential oils.
Overall score:
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Performance | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5) |
| Low-Tox & Material Safety | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
| Sustainability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
| Manufacturing Transparency | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
| Packaging | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
How to Use
- Spray generously. Onto the surface.
- Wipe or buff. Clean with a sponge, or dry with a lint-free cloth.
- Keep one in each room. That is the actual trick.
Product Details
- Ingredients. Water (aqua), decyl glucoside, ethanol, methoxymethylbutanol, sodium citrate, citric acid, fragrance, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol.
- Fragrance. Original Fig: fresh ripe fruit brightened with the zest of cranberry and bergamot.
- Size. 500ml (17oz). Refillable with a 100ml concentrate.
- Packaging. Refillable, highly recyclable (1) PET.
- Origin. Made in Australia. 100% cruelty free.
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For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Our Take
The Original Fig scent is the reason people fall for Murchison-Hume, and this spray is where we would start. Safe on marble and granite, which most cleaners are not.
Pūrēly Organic
Good to know
Frequently asked
Can I use it on stone benchtops?
Yes, and this is the important bit: marble and granite are damaged by acidic cleaners, including the vinegar in most homemade recipes. This is formulated to be safe on them, along with laminate, wood, ceramic and any water-safe surface.
Is it safe around babies, pets and food?
Yes. Murchison-Hume state it plainly. It is non-fuming and non-toxic, and the surfactant is decyl glucoside, a plant sugar surfactant from the same family used in baby washes.
What is left out?
Methylisothiazolinone, a known contact allergen common in conventional cleaners. This uses phenoxyethanol and benzyl alcohol instead.
Is there a refill?
Yes, a 100ml concentrate that makes two more full bottles, so the spray bottle you own keeps going.
Where is it made?
Australia. 100% cruelty free, in a refillable and highly recyclable PET bottle.
