To use Zoflora, dilute one capful (10ml) in about 400ml of water. That makes a full-strength disinfectant that kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses and leaves a long-lasting scent. Use it diluted to mop floors and wipe surfaces, or neat down toilets, drains and plugholes to banish odours. Always ventilate the room, leave it about 5 minutes to work, keep pets off treated surfaces until they are dry, and never mix it with bleach.
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What is Zoflora, and what does it do?
Zoflora is a concentrated 3-in-1 disinfectant: it kills germs, eliminates odours and leaves a fragrance, all from a small amount of highly concentrated liquid. Because it is concentrated, a little goes a long way, which is what makes it economical despite the small bottle. It is trusted for killing 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on hard surfaces when used correctly.
The key thing to understand is that it is a concentrate, not a ready-to-use spray. Apart from a few neat uses, you dilute it with water first, and getting that ratio right is the whole trick.
How to dilute Zoflora
Zoflora is diluted roughly 1 part to 40 parts water. In practice, one capful (10ml) added to about 400ml of water makes a full-strength disinfectant solution. Here are the maker’s recommended amounts for the common jobs.
| Job | How much Zoflora | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Surfaces and worktops | 1 capful (10ml) to 400ml water | Wipe on, leave 5 minutes, no rinse needed on most surfaces |
| Mopping hard floors | 4 capfuls to 1.5 litres of water | Great on tile and lino; go easy on sealed wood |
| Bins (routine wipe) | 1 capful to 400ml water | Wipe inside and out |
| Bins (deep clean) | 2 capfuls in a bin of hot water | Soak 30 to 60 minutes, then rinse |
| Toilets, drains, plugholes | Neat, a small amount | Kills odours at the source |
For any disinfectant to work, it needs time on the surface. Leave Zoflora for around 5 minutes of contact time before wiping, so it can actually kill the germs rather than just smell nice.
The best ways to use Zoflora
Once you have the dilution right, Zoflora is genuinely versatile. Most uses are with the diluted solution; only a few are neat.
- Surfaces: decant the diluted solution into a spray bottle for worktops, tiles, taps, bins and door handles.
- Floors: add it to the mop bucket to disinfect and freshen tile and lino, part of a good kitchen deep clean.
- Bins and drains: wipe bins with the diluted solution, and pour a little neat down the smelly drain or plughole to kill odours.
- Toilets: a small amount neat around the bowl freshens and disinfects, handy in a bathroom deep clean.
- Cupboards and fridges: wipe with the diluted solution, then rinse anywhere food touches.
- Freshen soft furnishings: the dedicated pet and multipurpose sprays are made for fabrics; do not spray the neat concentrate on soft furnishings.
Using Zoflora safely, and around pets
Zoflora is a powerful disinfectant concentrate, so a few rules keep it safe and effective.
⚠️ Warning: Always dilute Zoflora except for the specific neat uses (drains, toilets, plugholes). Ventilate the room, keep it off your skin and eyes, and never mix it with bleach or any other cleaning product. Store it out of reach of children.
Is Zoflora safe for pets?
Used correctly, yes. Zoflora states that when properly diluted it can be used where pets are kept, and it makes a dedicated pet range for bedding and feeding areas. The golden rule is that pets must not lick or walk on wet treated surfaces: keep them away until everything is completely dry. Never let a cat, dog or bird near the neat concentrate or a freshly mopped floor, and rinse food and water bowls after cleaning.
Zoflora vs bleach: which should you use?
They are different tools. Zoflora disinfects and deodorises with a pleasant scent and dilutes a long way, while bleach is a stronger whitener and stain remover but harsh and unscented.
| Zoflora | Bleach | |
|---|---|---|
| Kills germs | Yes, 99.9% | Yes |
| Deodorises and scents | Yes, long lasting | No, harsh smell |
| Whitens and removes stains | No | Yes |
| Economical | Very (dilutes 1 to 40) | Cheap but used stronger |
| Gentle on most surfaces | Yes, when diluted | Can damage or discolour |
If you want stain removal or heavy whitening, bleach wins. For everyday disinfecting that also leaves the home smelling fresh, Zoflora is the easier choice, just never use them together.
A bottle of concentrate goes a very long way. Add a spray bottle and a mop and you are set.
Myths vs facts
| Claim | The reality |
|---|---|
| You can use Zoflora neat on everything | No. Most jobs need it diluted 1 capful to 400ml. Only drains, toilets and plugholes take it neat. |
| Zoflora disinfects the instant you spray it | No. Leave about 5 minutes of contact time for it to kill germs. |
| Zoflora is unsafe around pets | Not when used correctly. Dilute it and keep pets off until surfaces are fully dry. |
| You can boost it by mixing with bleach | Never mix Zoflora with bleach or other cleaners. It is dangerous and unnecessary. |
Frequently asked questions
How do you dilute Zoflora?
Dilute it roughly 1 part to 40 parts water. In practice, one capful (10ml) added to about 400ml of water makes a full-strength disinfectant. For mopping, use around 4 capfuls to 1.5 litres of water in the bucket.
Can you use Zoflora neat?
Only for specific jobs: a small amount neat down toilet bowls, drains and plugholes kills odours and germs at the source. For everything else, from surfaces to floors, dilute it first. Never spray the neat concentrate on soft furnishings.
How long do you leave Zoflora on to disinfect?
Around 5 minutes of contact time. Wipe the diluted solution on, leave it for about five minutes so it can actually kill the bacteria and viruses, then wipe or leave to dry depending on the surface.
Is Zoflora safe for pets?
When properly diluted, yes, and Zoflora makes a dedicated pet range for bedding and feeding areas. The important rule is to keep pets off treated surfaces until they are completely dry, and never let them lick or walk on wet Zoflora or the neat concentrate. Rinse food and water bowls after cleaning.
What can you clean with Zoflora?
Diluted, it cleans and disinfects worktops, tiles, taps, bins, cupboards, fridges (rinse after) and hard floors, and freshens the mop bucket. Neat, it goes down toilets, drains and plugholes. The dedicated sprays are made for fabrics and pet areas.
Can you put Zoflora in the washing machine?
Zoflora is designed as a surface and hard-floor disinfectant, not a laundry additive, so follow the label rather than adding the concentrate to a wash. For fabrics, use the products in the range that are made for soft furnishings.
Can you mix Zoflora with bleach?
No, never. Mixing disinfectants and bleach can create harmful fumes and is completely unnecessary. Use one product at a time, and ventilate the room while you clean.
Does Zoflora actually kill germs or just smell nice?
It does both, when used correctly. Zoflora kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, provided you dilute it properly and give it about 5 minutes of contact time. The scent is a bonus, but the disinfecting is real.
