Mrs. Meyer's costs more but smells better — the cleaner choice depends on your priorities

Mrs. Meyer’s is pricier per ounce than Zep, but the scent is genuinely pleasant — you can clean without feeling like you’re fumigating the house. Zep is stronger and cheaper, better suited for heavy-duty grime where fragrance doesn’t matter. The real choice is whether you want your home to smell like a lavender garden or a maintenance closet.