Fabuloso Dilution Calculator

How much Fabuloso goes in a gallon of water?

For Fabuloso 2X Concentrated Formula, the manufacturer's directions are 1/8 cup per gallon of water, which is 1 fluid ounce, or a ratio of roughly 1 part cleaner to 127 parts water. That is a much weaker mix than most people pour, because the bright purple or green bottle looks and smells strong enough to suggest more is better. It is not, and extra product mostly leaves a sticky film that attracts dirt.

Fabuloso sells several versions and they do not share one number. Fabuloso Professional lists 1 fluid ounce per gallon for grease and grime, and the 10X Concentrated Gel lists 0.2 oz (about one squeeze) per gallon. Fabuloso Antibacterial is a much heavier mix. For sanitizing, its wording is 1/2 cup per gallon of sterile deionized water, left on for at least 5 minutes with no rinse. That water wording is on the label itself, so if you do not have sterile deionized water, check your bottle rather than assuming tap water gives the same result. For disinfecting with a sprayer, the directions are 1 part Antibacterial to 1 part tap water, sprayed until visibly wet and left for at least 10 minutes. Look for the words 2X, 10X, Professional or Antibacterial on the front of the bottle and pick the matching task above.

Where it belongs: sealed floors such as tile, vinyl and linoleum, counters, sinks, and other hard surfaces that tolerate a scented cleaner. Where it does not: unsealed or waxed wood, natural stone that dislikes acidic or strongly scented cleaners, and anything you plan to eat off without a fresh-water rinse. Test a hidden corner first if you are unsure.

Never mix Fabuloso with bleach, ammonia or another cleaner. Fabuloso and bleach is a combination people ask about a lot, and mixing cleaners can release harmful gases. If it already happened, leave the area for fresh air, open windows, and call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 (US); call 911 for trouble breathing, chest pain or collapse.

Formulas and label directions change by product version and by market, so treat the calculator as a way to scale the number on your own bottle. Confirm on your bottle before you mix, and use the bottle's number if it differs from the one shown here.

Where these numbers come from

The formulas and default values in this calculator are based on:

• Fabuloso Frequently Asked Questions page and Fabuloso 10X Concentrated Gel product page (Colgate-Palmolive)
• Fabuloso Antibacterial EPA-registered label directions (EPA pesticide product label database)
• America's Poison Centers. Note: Fabuloso lists several strengths, and no 4X directions were found, so confirm on your bottle's label

This is general household-cleaning guidance and planning math, not medical or professional advice. Product formulas change, so the label on your bottle always wins: follow its directions and warnings, test a hidden spot first, and never mix cleaning products. For a poisoning emergency call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 (US), or 911 if someone has trouble breathing.