The 10/10 supermarket polish spray that beats Mr Sheen and Pledge – and it costs just 85p

The Sun

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DUSTING was ranked among the most hated household chores in a poll - especially shelves and skirting boards.
But using the right polish can make the job easier and even repel dust and fingerprints so you don't have to do it as often.
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Mr Sheen is the go-to in most households but as the cost of living rises, many of us can't afford to spend £1.80 on a spray.
Fortunately many supermarkets have launched cheaper dupes.
Here Lynsey Hope reveals her favourites:
Mr Sheen Multi Surface Polish (250ml)
Mr Sheen claims to pick up two times more dust than a paper towel alone.
It's versatile too as it is designed to work across multiple surfaces, including wood, glass, metal and plastic.
I found it very handy as you don't need tons of other bottles in the cupboard.
Not only did it leave surfaces clean but it leaves them with a glossy finish and it adds a protective layer to surfaces, helping to prevent damage and prolong their lifespan.
The spring fresh scent was pleasant - and subtle. The only downside is the price.
It's 95p more than the cheapest polish options from Aldi and Lidl and there is 50ml less in the can.
Performance: 5/5
Value: 3/5
Total score: 8/10
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Lidl W5 Furniture Polish with Beeswax (300ml)
85p
Loved the beeswax in this, which left furniture a rich colour and looking both clean and well cared for.
It was effective at picking up dust and left surfaces looking shiny, but it did leave some surfaces such as glass looking a bit streaky.
It also had quite a strong perfume smell. Exceptional value though.
It's 95p cheaper than Mr Sheen and you get 50ml more in the can.
Performance: 3/5
Value: 4/5
Total score: 7/10
M&S Furniture Polish (300ml)
£2.50
So expensive from M&S - and it smells like paint stripper.
I had to open doors to get rid of the stench after using it.
I kept checking the packaging to make sure I hadn't grabbed something more potent out of the cleaning cupboard by accident.
Surfaces were left streak-free and had a lovely glossy finish afterwards.
But I had a headache. I can't stress the strength of the smell enough.
Shame as other M&S products have been real favourites and often good value compared to big brands.
That's not the case with this potent polish.
Performance: 2/5
Value: 1/5
Total score: 3/10
Tesco Multi Surface Polish (300ml)
85p
Incredibly good value, the Tesco spray did a great job on a selection of surfaces including plastic, metal, glass, wood and mirrors.
Again not only did it remove dust and particles but it is formulated to nourish and protect, too.
I didn't really like using it on glass and mirrors as it left smears but overall it did a reasonable job.
I didn't mind the smell but it was a little more potent than others.
Performance: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Total score: 7/10
Sainsbury's Furniture Polish Original (300ml)
£1
A subtle, clean and fresh fragrance.
This formula also contains beeswax which seemed to be especially good at nourishing wood surfaces and preventing dryness and cracks.
It kept my furniture looking rich in colour and condition.
The nozzle was faulty on a couple of the aerosols.
It seemed a bit hit and miss as to whether they worked or not. Not the cheapest but still a steal when compared to big brands.
Performance: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Total score: 6/10
Pledge Every-Day Multi-Surface (250ml)
£1.80
Even though this is a branded, pricier polish, it left smears.
I wasn't impressed at all. It smells ok about but it's nearly a quid more than most own brand polishes and I'd have expected it to do a better job.
It is multi-surface so you can use it on everything from wood and glass to stone and steel.
You can even use it to clean electronics, which was useful.
But it was no good on glass or shinier materials as it left too much smear behind.
And it seemed to take quite a bit of elbow grease to rub it in.
Performance: 2/5
Value: 2/5
Total score: 4/10
Asda Multi Surface Polish (300ml)
94p
Although the aerosol is a good size, this can didn't seem to last as long as others.
You needed more of it to clean and it didn't go as far.
It didn't seem as wet as Mr Sheen and I ran out quickly.
It has a classic polish smell and isn't overpowering.
It costs 9p more than Aldi, Lidl and Tesco but ran out quicker, so I didn't think it was as good value.
The instructions were a little unclear too - it says multi-surface and tells you what it can't be used on.
What it can be used on is a bit of a guess.
Performance: 3/5
Value: 2/5
Total score: 5/5
Aldi Power Force Multi Surface Polish (300ml)
85p
I really rated Aldi's polish. It's suitable for a variety of surfaces including wood, glass, tiles, plastic, mirrors and metal.
It left surfaces smear free and had a classic polish smell and wasn't overpowering.
I used it religiously on surfaces over a period of weeks and it didn't cause any damage.
Even windows were left streak-free. At 85p, this is an absolute steal and my winner.
Performance: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Total score: 10/10