MKS-
Formula 409 is great for cleaning everything including the kitchen sink. I truly understand what you mean about having too much... I have bottles of Fantastik all over the house, bottles and bottles of Murphy's Oil Soap, and 7 large bottles of dishwasher soap for the dishwasher I no longer use:p All bought with coupons and either free or 50 cents or less
Oh forgot to answer your question though: I generally use dish soap, just squirt, spray with water, scrub and rinse.
I have no idea how much this stuff cost anymore as I've been stocked up for about 2 years.
Anna