We asked the Cleaning Lab specialists at UMass Lowell’s Toxics Use Reduction Institute to use the cleaning paste on different surfaces soiled with a variety of contaminants.

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You apply it using a soft cloth or sponge, gently rub it onto the surface, and rinse it off with clean water. Nontoxic’ is an unregulated marketing claim, and there is no universal definition,” Hwang said, “so product producers should always be able to explain what they mean by nontoxic. The Soft Scrub removed around 93% of the greasy mess from ceramic and stainless steel, and it worked a bit better than The Pink Stuff on plastic.Use caution when applying the Pink Stuff Paste to easily-scratchable surfaces like glass or polished steel. Using an OXO Good Grips Deep Clean brush, I smeared a layer of The Pink Stuff onto the once-white, scuffed rubber soles of my sneakers. GHI Tip: You can c reate a homemade abrasive cleaning paste using bicarbonate of soda and water, using it to clean anything from burnt pans to sinks and kitchen counters. I started with my bathroom sink, which had some gross buildup around the edges of the sink basin and faucet that my usual all-purpose cleaner wouldn't budge. It has a mild fruity scent that reminded me of berry-flavored yogurt, which sure beats the harsh chemical smell of many other cleaners.

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After rinsing it away, she found The Pink Stuff had lifted most of the grime, leaving the pan noticeably cleaner. There’s also a possibility that The Pink Stuff could work differently on similar types of surfaces and grime depending on where you’re located. It effectively removed the remaining gunk from the bottom of my oven, leaving only small specks of scorched remnants behind. My windows and sills have stayed white for a year with only a quick wipe down every couple of months.We spoke with a handful of professionals, including the lead environmental scientist at Green Seal and the owner of a Wisconsin-based residential and commercial cleaning company. It took a while to wipe off all the remaining paste, and when the surface was clear, I could still see a few stubborn grease spots stuck to the door. The vegetable oil-based formula is nontoxic and made with 99 percent natural ingredients, including baking soda, quartz, and soap. This cleaner worked just as well as I’d hoped it would, restoring the soles of my Vans to the bright, clean white they were when I first bought them, two years ago.