You’d be forgiven if, like me, you ignore those hard-to-clean places in your home.
The ones where you actually have to put in a bit of elbow grease to get them clean. I’m talking about the stove, the food scum lurking in the sink and the soap scum around your bath. For these unavoidable cleaning jobs, I’ve tried various products, including bleach. Still, the end result was underwhelming and my search for a go-to product continued.
Bon Ami Powder Cleanser review
Surprisingly, my perspective on cleaning changed while shopping in my local fruit shop. I noticed a shelf dedicated to natural cleaning products and, of course, had to try some. The best of the bunch was a non-toxic cleaning product that has been around for decades: Bon Ami Powder Cleanser.
First, I used Bon Ami to clean about two years of scum from the food catcher in my kitchen sink, and it was love at first sprinkle. After following the instructions, I grabbed a microfibre cloth, and the gunk came right off. My only regret is that I didn’t take a ‘before’ picture, so you can really see the difference. My stainless steel sink is sparkling!
Next, I tackled the bath. This usually involves me getting fully naked, opening all of the windows and dousing the tub in bleach before trying to vigorously clean the soap scum. Today, I kept my clothes on, sprinkled my magic powder around, and added a few water splashes. Without straining a single muscle in my body, I casually wiped away the grime.
I’ve since used it to clean burnt pants and a dirty stove after my spaghetti Bolognese erupted everywhere. Bon Ami passed all of the tests with flying colours.
Another huge pro is the price. A tin of Bon Ami will set you back around $5.95 for 400g, which can go a long way considering you only sprinkle as much as you need on each item.
What to keep in mind about Bon Ami Cleanser Powder
It’s worth noting that the company decided to forgo a lid to keep the costs down. So you need to make a hole in the top to use it, then just pop some tape over the holes or a put a sandwich bag over the top with an elastic band.
It’s also worth noting that while Bon Ami is great for cleaning sinks, baths, pots, pans and more, it’s still an abrasive cleaner. Not as abrasive as some others, but it’s something to keep in mind. So it’s not suitable for windows, mirrors and glass.
And, while it’s excellent at removing dirt and grime, it’s not antimicrobial, so it won’t kill bacteria.
Despite this, Bon Ami exceeded all my cleaning expectations. And I told all my friends about it.
Bon Ami Cleanser Powder Summary
- Features: Non-toxic
- Price: $5.95 for 400 tin
- Pros: Easily wipes away dirt, grease and grime, hypoallergenic, doesn’t expire
- Cons: No hard lid and isn’t antimicrobial
Is Bon Ami Cleanser discontinued?
Bon Ami Cleanser Powder is still available in a 400g tin from many retailers in Australia. But according to details on the brand’s website when we checked in August 2024, a larger version (21oz or around 600g) has been discontinued.
What is Bon Ami’s cleaning powder made of?
The ingredients for Bon Ami Cleanser Powder are:
- Calcium Carbonate (Limestone)
- Feldspar Powder
- Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash)
- Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
- C10-C16 Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (Surfactant)
