The Pink Stuff | I Still Don't Know What Rhubarb Smells Like (But I Keep Buying It)

I saw The Pink Stuff and it looked good online so I had to give it a try. I bought the paste because the internet said it would clean my stovetop. I was skeptical but desperate enough to try anything on a cooktop that had seen things.

Products: The Pink Stuff Paste, All Purpose Cleaner, Toilet Foam

Time Lived With: A few years

Here's What Actually Happened: The paste didn't get rid of my cooktop scratches, let's be clear about that upfront. But it cleaned the stovetop better than anything I'd tried before, so I kept going. The oven. The floors. Wherever grime had made itself comfortable.

From there I was sold. Added the all purpose cleaner. Then the toilet foam. Now it's just part of how my house gets cleaned.

Durability Check: A few years in and I'm still buying it. That's the whole review.

What Changed Over Time: Nothing. It works the same as the first time. Consistent performance is underrated in a cleaning product.

My Take: This isn't a miracle cleaner. The marketing will tell you it is, ignore that. What it actually is: a really good cleaner that smells like something the label calls rhubarb. Who the hell knows what rhubarb smells like?  To me it's fruity, fresh, and clean without being aggressive about it. I genuinely look forward to using it, which is not something I expected to say about toilet foam.

Common Questions I Had Before Buying The Pink Stuff Cleaner

Does the paste remove scratches?

No. It cleans really well but scratches stay scratches. Manage your expectations.

Does it actually clean or just smell good?

Both. But the cleaning is real,  it's not just fragrance doing the work. I even dumped it in the laundry to get a stain out of a towel.

What does rhubarb smell like?

Nobody knows. It smells fruity and fresh. That's the best anyone can tell you.

Is the toilet foam worth it?

Yes. It works and using it is genuinely satisfying in a way that's hard to explain to another adult.

Is it worth switching from your current cleaner?

If your current cleaner is working, maybe not. If you're looking for something that works better and smells like a fruit you've never eaten, yes.

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