Best Powder Cleansers, Tested by Our Experts
CR compared Ajax, Bar Keepers Friend, Bon Ami, and Comet to The Pink Stuff paste to find which one cleaned best
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Saturday was the day to clean the house growing up, and it was my job to clean the bathrooms. At our house, we had a bottle of Fabuloso, which was usually enough for routine cleanings, but on days when the job required a little extra oomph, my mom requested I use a sprinkle of the heavy stuff—a powder cleanser in a blue metal tin, Ajax. I don’t usually keep a can of the cleanser or any other popular brands at home, but I still see a tin in my parent’s bathroom or under their kitchen sink.
- Powder Cleansers We Evaluated: Bon Ami Bar Keepers Friend Ajax Comet
- Ingredient Concerns
- Better Than The Pink Stuff?
- How We Evaluated
Powder cleansers contain physical abrasive ingredients that are supposed to help clean up stubborn messes like rust, burnt-on food, soap scum, mildew, and plenty of other things that need a little extra muscle to clean. The list of surfaces that can be cleaned with these products is lengthy, spanning nearly every room of the home and beyond. Keep in mind, though, that because of their abrasive nature, they can’t be used on every single thing in your home, and you’ll want to spot test a small area first.
Best Everyday Essentials
Dish soaps, grout cleaners, upholstery cleaners, and other cleaning products are among the household basics that can make your days easier, more comfortable, and safer.
