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“I paid a professional cleaner $200 to tell me what was in her ‘secret’ cleaning bottles – And it saved me over $3,000 in cleaning costs.”

By Michelle Hunt

March 30, 2026

Most people would agree… the housing market right now is crazy.

Which meant if we wanted to buy a home, we had to look at places we normally wouldn’t even consider.

By the way, we have two children and two dogs, so finding the right place mattered more than ever.

As it turned out, one of the only places we could afford was an older home most buyers seemed to write off the second they walked inside.

The agent told us it was an estate sale, and the family had decided to sell it exactly as it was.

It hadn’t been lived in for over a year, and every surface in every room was covered in what I can only describe as a sticky, brown “muck.”

The strange part?

The house was perfect, structurally sound and big enough for our growing family. It was on a great street, with an awesome back yard.

There was only one problem...

The kitchen looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years

And the bathroom looked like it had been forgotten completely

Stuck-on residue, grease, soap scum, grime, and who knows what else layered onto the surfaces.

Since the house was being sold “as is,” dozens of buyers had already passed on it.

We knew if we bought it, we were signing up for weeks of scrubbing.

But what really bothered us wasn’t just the mess.

It was what we’d have to use to clean it.

Bleach. Ammonia. Harsh chemical sprays in every single room...

And with a growing family, that didn’t sit right with us.

The idea of coating every surface, bench and handle in heavy-duty chemicals just to make the place livable didn’t feel like a great tradeoff.

Either that… or we’d have to pay a professional cleaner a small fortune just to make it livable.

So just for fun, we asked three different cleaning companies for a quote.

They all came back anywhere from $3,000 to $4,000 for a whole house clean.

Most told told us they don’t usually clean places like this.

Finally, one of the companies agreed to come out and take a look in person.

When the cleaner arrived, we asked her a lot of questions about the ingredients in the products they use and voiced my concerns over chemicals.

She paused for a second, then reached into her bag and pulled out two small spray bottles, one orange and one green.

She called them her “tester” sprays.

The orange bottle was for the kitchen. She sprayed it on a few spots around the kitchen, especially the counters, sinks and cabinet doors.

The green bottle was for the bathroom. She sprayed it around the vanity, taps, tiles and sink.

She said if these worked, then the house was actually cleanable, without having to rely on heavy-duty chemicals everywhere.

Even though we knew we couldn’t afford her services, we followed her as she sprayed, and were amazed at what happened.

Wherever she sprayed, the grime started loosening almost immediately and wiped off clean with a rag.

I could not believe what I was seeing.

We had already tried scrubbing some of it ourselves… and it barely made a dent.

But with this it came off effortlessly.

No choking fumes. No overwhelming chemical smell. No gloves.

I asked her what they were, but she was reluctant to tell me.

She said they were something they use when clients don’t want harsh chemicals used around the home.

She obviously didn't want to tell us the exact product names...

So I took out my wallet and offered her $200 cash if she’d tell me.

And that’s when I learned about the Enzyme Surface Rescue Kit from a brand called Freddie.

At first I was skeptical since it worked so well...

So I double-checked the ingredients to make sure it wasn’t another heavy-duty cleaner with questionable chemicals.

But what I learned was that Freddie not only looks different to most cleaners, it actually works differently to most cleaners too.

Why does it work so well?

Most cleaners treat kitchen mess and bathroom mess like they’re the same thing.

But they’re not...

Kitchen grime is usually made up of grease, sticky spills, food residue and dried-on mess.

Bathroom grime is different. It’s usually soap scum, body oils, mineral residue and buildup around taps, tiles, sinks and vanities.

That’s why the Freddie Surface Rescue Kit comes with two different enzyme-powered cleaners.

The orange multi-purpose cleaner uses a dual-enzyme formula, including protease and amylase, to help break down grease, food residue and stuck-on mess so it can be wiped away with less effort.

The green bathroom cleaner uses a bathroom-focused formula, including protease, surfactants and other cleaning agents, to help loosen soap scum, body oils and bathroom grime.

In simple terms…

One formula helps clean where you cook and the other helps clean where you wash.

And together, they lifted years of built-up muck without choking fumes, overwhelming chemical smells, or endless scrubbing.

How do you use it?

What also surprised me was that it doesn’t come as a bulky, pre-mixed plastic bottle.

Instead, it comes as a reusable aluminium bottle and refill packs of concentrated dissolvable cleaning sheets.

You just fill the bottle with water, drop in one sheet, give it a quick shake, and within seconds you’ve got a full bottle of cleaner ready to use.

It also comes in two options: Golden Spritz, scented with basil and lemongrass, and a true Fragrance Free version if you prefer no added scent.

What do other people think of it?

After trying it for myself, I wanted to see whether other people were having the same experience

“I’ve been using it for a few weeks now and honestly don’t see myself going back to regular sprays. It’s really easy to mix up, and I use it on my tables, cabinets, and bathroom vanity. Everything wipes down nicely without much effort” – Beth S.

“I’ve tried a lot of multi-purpose sprays, and this one genuinely surprised me. I started using it around the kitchen and it handled fingerprints, little spills, and a few older marks better than I expected. The Golden Spritz scent is nice too and not overpowering” – Emily R.

“Gave it a try because I liked the refill concept. I’ve mostly been using it on the stovetop and appliance fronts, and it cuts through light grease really well. I also like that it doesn’t have that harsh chemical smell a lot of sprays do.” – Marcus D.

“I’ve been using the Freddie spray for about two months now and it’s honestly replaced most of the cleaners under my sink. I mainly use it on my kitchen counters and dining table after meals and it also works really well on cabinets. What surprised me is it doesn’t leave that sticky feeling some sprays do.” – Lauren K.

After seeing what other customers had to say, I reached out to the company to learn more about it. He replied:

“Freddie Enzyme Surface Rescue Kit was born because we wanted a cleaner without harsh chemicals that didn't compromise on cleaning power. Something that helps cut through grease and residue and doesn’t come in a single-use plastic bottle. Our dissolvable sheet format is simple to mix, easy to store, and designed to make everyday cleaning less annoying. It's already used by more than 150,000 households, and every order is backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee.”

What surfaces can you use it on?

It's designed for most everyday surfaces, including kitchen countertops, tables, cabinets, shelves, and appliances.

Kitchen Counters:

Appliances:

Bathroom Sinks:

Bathroom Vanity:

Cabinets:

Dining tables:

What's actually in it and what does it smell like?

Freddie uses a dual-enzyme formula with protease and amylase, along with surfactants and other cleaning agents designed to help loosen grease, sticky residue, and dried-on mess.

What I also liked is that it’s formulated without harsh chemicals like bleach, ammonia, quats, phosphates, or dyes, which made me feel a lot more comfortable using it throughout the house.

As for the scent, Freddie comes in two options. Golden Spritz has a light basil and lemongrass scent that smells fresh without being overpowering, and there’s also a true Fragrance Free option if you prefer no added scent at all.

Now, how much does it cost?

For a limited time Freddie is offering their Enzyme Surface Rescue Kit for as little as $24.99 on their official website.

This includes:

2 x Reusable 16.9 oz aluminum spray bottle to mix and reuse again and again
Bathroom Refill cleaning sheet pack with 3 sheets, each making a full bottle of Bathroom cleaner
Multi-Purpose Refill cleaning sheet pack with 3 sheets, each making a full bottle of Multi-Purpose cleaner

For most households, that works out to three months of cleaning, depending on how often you use it.

That makes it a much more cost-effective option than constantly rebuying plastic spray bottles, while also cutting down on waste.

But Is It Worth It?

Yes, absolutely. If a cleaner can help cut through grease, dried spills and everyday grime while also replacing a bunch of half-used bottles under the sink, I think it's worth trying. I value my time, and I value not having to scrub every surface twice, and Freddie Enzyme Surface Rescue Kit helped with both.

Now I can spend more time actually enjoying my home rather than constantly cleaning it.

If you're tired of using multiple sprays, dealing with streaks, or putting in too much effort for average results I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

I can’t promise it will magically solve every mess imaginable, but based on what I saw in our home, it is absolutely worth testing for yourself.

UPDATE

April 9, 2026

Due to popular demand, Freddie Enzyme Surface Rescue Kit has been in and out of stock. We recommend placing an order today as this offer can be removed at any moment.

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Reviews from customers

“I thought this baked-on grease would take forever to scrub off, but Freddie Multipurpose Cleaner cut right through it. My stovetop looked polished and fresh in minutes, and I barely had to put in any effort.” — Amanda R.

“Freddie Multipurpose Cleaner made my countertops look brand new again. It lifted the stains quickly, left no sticky residue behind, and gave the whole kitchen a clean, refreshed look.” — Jessica M.

“I used Freddie Multipurpose Cleaner on my sink and was honestly surprised by how easily it removed the buildup. It brought back the shine fast and made the whole area look spotless.” — Lauren T.

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