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Dozen of readers have asked me over the last year is The Pink Stuff really a miracle cleaner?

Thanks to TikTok, this product has become all the rage.

To research this post, the first thing I did was reach out to the manufacturer for their MSDS to see all the ingredients. Next, I purchased the product to test out how it cleaned, the texture, and just play around with it.

Here are the results.

Is The Pink Stuff Really A Miracle Cleaner? Plus Ingredient Breakdown

I have spent a few months checking out this product online and researching articles. Many blog posts share how it cleans, but I have not seen any of them talk about the ingredients. The readers who have reached out to me about this product have mainly wanted details on what is inside this cleaner and why it works!

So, let’s start this post today with the answer to the question: what is the pink stuff made of?

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Here are the ingredients for The Pink Stuff according to the MSDS I was sent:

• Quartz (30-60%)
• Sodium Palmate (1-5%)
• Sodium Cocoate (1-5%)
• Glycerine (<1%)

The ingredients seem pretty basic, in fact, they are very similar to laundry bar soap. You can read about our laundry soap breakdown in this post. The only difference is the quartz! I also requested they send me the complete ingredient list.

They sent the following information in order from largest to smallest in abundance:

• Quartz
• Sodium palmate, sodium palm kernalate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Bicarbonate
• Glycerin
• LAURYLAMINE DIPROPYLENEDIAMINE
• Parfum
• Dimethicone

To clarify, here is some information on the ingredients not listed on the MSDS. Laurylamine dipropylenediamine is a common surfactant. It is listed towards the bottom, so this means there is not much in it. Dimethicone is a common silicone-based ingredient that keeps all the other ingredients from separating. It is very common in personal care and skincare products. Sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate are washing soda and baking soda respectively. We have a great post sharing information on both of these ingredients!

Quartz in cleaning products

Quartz is a non-toxic ingredient found in abrasive cleaners. It’s a powder form that gently scrubs. This is the main ingredient in The Pink Stuff. Since it makes up the large portion of this cleaner, I can see why it is a popular choice for scrubbing ovens, stovetops, and bathroom surfaces.

Sodium Palmate

This ingredient is a surfactant that removes dirt and oil. We shared this information in the laundry bar soap post. The EWG even likes this ingredient.

Sodium Cocoate

Sodium Cocoate is derived from coconut oil. It’s a surfactant and a cleanser, and it is a natural alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate.

Glycerin

Glycerin is a natural solvent, and common in things like laundry bar soap, hand soap, and hair products.


 

Testing the Pink Stuff For Cleaning

Okay, I am going to be honest with you here. I really thought this product was going to be more hype than actually something I loved. Most “viral” products like this are not really mind-blowing to me. However, after using it on specific surfaces, I was blown away! My husband was truly amazed lol. In fact, I couldn’t get him to stop cleaning the bath tub one day.

I tried it on dozens of surfaces in my house. I found it was incredible for certain areas, and not good at all for others.

Here is what I discovered using The Pink Stuff:

The Bath Tub

WOW! 10 stars for bath tub cleaning. This porcelain tub has had some stain on it for many years due to a non-slip coating on the bottom. I have tried everything on it, but it seemed like they were permanent. The picture below it already has a coating of paste on it by the way, I almost forgot to take a before picture. It removed every single speck on this tub and made it sparkle and look brand new.

My husband spent all morning cleaning this and couldn’t stop. He was so amazed! It does take some elbow grease, and takes awhile to clean a large surface. It was worth it! By the way, if you give a Marine a task like this, they will do it 100% until the job is finished. He did the entire tub with a toothbrush LOL. Here is a before and after I snapped of the corner part of the tub. The pink stuff made it sparkle!

Cleaning the Glass Stove Top

It was awesome for this! It worked like Bon Ami, which is my favorite. But the texture is already a paste, so you don’t need a damp cloth. It cleans it so well. I recommend using a sponge to rub in a circular motion which gets off anything burnt or stuck. Then follow up with a microfiber to buff it out. I did this and the glass was very shiny after. It also removed water spots where I had just cleaned off the stove with a wet paper towel (this is the before picture).

Grout

I wasn’t a fan of this on grout. I prefer my DIY solution for grout.

Cleaning the Oven

I thought it did well for oven cleaning, although I didn’t have much grease on the surface. It did a good basic scrub. If you utilize the circular motion to clean, it will get just about anything off a glass or ceramic surface.

Tennis Shoes

Excellent for surfaces like this! You can scrub and rinse tennis shoes, Crocs, or things like this. It cleans it well without much work needed.

Sink Cleaning

It worked good for build up around faucets and drains! I used it around this bathroom faucet, and it didn’t take much effort to get it off.

Glass Shower Door

AMAZING!!! Check out the before and after on the glass shower door here.

What NOT to Use The Pink Stuff On?

After using this everywhere around my house, I highly recommend you avoid using it on painted or coated surfaces. It will remove finishes and paint.

I would avoid using it on flooring or wood as well.

With that being said, it might be a good option if you DID want to remove a bad paint or coating on something.

How Can You Know If The Pink Stuff Will Work For Your Surfaces?

Whenever you try out a new cleaning product, it is always important to test a small area first. Even if you are using it on a surface that is considered safe, I recommend always testing things! You never know if your surface is good quality or not.

Final Verdict On Cleaning With The Pink Stuff

Honestly, I am sold on this! My husband loves it too, so I plan to always keep a jar on hand. Its affordable, fairly basic ingredients and cleaned surfaces like the bath tub better than anything I have seen before.

Looking at the ingredients, it makes since how it works too.

You know I am usually pretty skeptical about these viral trends, but this one was surprisingly great! I think it has some versatile uses, and I look forward to testing it out more on outside things too. I will continue to update you on how it goes!

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