The Pink Stuff is a mild abrasive scouring paste, sold as The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste in 500 g and 850 g tubs, and as a softer Squeezable tube. Many people search for it alongside the word reviews. The more useful starting point is what the maker says the paste is for, and where it should not go.
Use a soft cloth or sponge and rub gently, because the maker warns that too much pressure can scratch. Rinse with hot water and never let the paste dry on the surface. If you are unsure about a finish, test a small hidden area first.
What it is
The Pink Stuff is a mild abrasive scouring paste for hard surfaces. Its listed ingredients include quartz, water, sodium palmate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium chloride, sodium silicate, parfum and colorant. The safety data sheet puts quartz at 30 to 60 percent of the product, with sodium palmate and sodium cocoate at 1 to 5 percent each.
According to the maker
What to use it on
Saucepans and cooker tops
The maker lists saucepans and cooker tops among the surfaces the paste is for. Apply it with a soft cloth or sponge, rub gently, and rinse with hot water.
Because the maker says not to use it on hot or warm surfaces, wait until the pan and hob have cooled before you start. Pay extra attention to a ceramic hob, since the maker singles out ceramic hobs for particular care.
Sinks, showers and tiles
Sinks, showers and ceramic tiles are all on the maker's list of uses. Work in small sections with a soft cloth or sponge and rub with light pressure rather than force.
Rinse the area with hot water before the paste has a chance to dry. Keep the paste off any surface that is hot or warm to the touch.
Glass and brass
Glass and brass both appear on the maker's list of surfaces. Glass needs the most care, because the maker names glass as one of the surfaces to be especially careful with.
Use gentle rubbing, avoid heavy pressure, and rinse thoroughly with hot water afterwards. If you have any doubt about a glass or brass finish, test a small hidden area first.
Barbecues, garden furniture and boats
The maker lists barbecues, garden furniture and boats as suitable surfaces. The stains it targets include dirt, grime, grease and tough stains on hard surfaces, and barbecues are named among them.
Let the barbecue or furniture cool before you begin, and rinse with hot water once the mark has lifted. Do not let the paste dry on the surface between passes.
uPVC and paintwork
uPVC and paintwork are on the maker's list of uses. Apply the paste with a soft cloth and keep pressure light, since the maker warns about scratching.
Work on a small area first to see how the finish reacts, because the facts available here say nothing more about painted finishes. Rinse with hot water once you finish each section.
6 steps
How to use it
- 1
Let the surface cool first
The maker says not to use the paste on hot or warm surfaces. Let pans, cooker tops, barbecues and furniture cool before you start. This matters most before you touch a ceramic hob.
- 2
Apply the paste with a cloth
Apply the paste using a soft cloth or sponge. Use only a small amount at a time so you can control where it goes. A soft cloth helps keep the surface from being scratched.
- 3
Rub gently without much pressure
Rub the paste over the mark with light, gentle movement. The maker warns that too much pressure can scratch, which matters most on glass and highly polished steel. Let the paste do the work rather than pushing harder.
- 4
Rinse off with hot water
Rinse the surface with hot water once the mark has lifted. Make sure no paste is left behind on the surface. Rinse each section before you move on to the next one.
- 5
Replace the lid after use
Replace the lid straight after use so the paste does not dry out. Store the tub upright in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children at all times.
- 6
Test a hidden area first
If you are unsure about a surface, test the paste on an inconspicuous area first. This matters most for glass, highly polished steel and ceramic hobs. Only continue if the area looks right after rinsing.
Where not to use it
The maker says not to use the paste on hot or warm surfaces. It asks for particular care on glass, highly polished steel surfaces and ceramic hobs, and warns that too much pressure can scratch. For those surfaces, test a small inconspicuous area first, use only light pressure, or leave the surface alone if you cannot test it.
Safety
The label says to keep the product out of reach of children and to read the label before use. The product is not classified as hazardous under GHS, but the maker still describes it as a mild abrasive to be used with care. The facts available here list no ventilation or glove advice and no products it must never be mixed with, so read the label before combining it with anything else.
Never mix chlorine bleach with vinegar or other acids, ammonia or rubbing alcohol. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222.
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Where to buy
The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste
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Questions
What is The Pink Stuff?
The Pink Stuff is a mild abrasive scouring paste sold as The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste. It comes in 500 g (17.6 oz) and 850 g (30 oz) tubs, and there is also a softer Squeezable Miracle Cleaning Paste tube. The maker lists dirt, grime, grease and tough stains on hard surfaces as its target.
Are there reviews of The Pink Stuff?
This answer does not include scores, opinions or test results, because the facts available here do not contain any. What the maker does publish is a description of the paste, a list of surfaces it is for, and a list of surfaces to avoid. Those are the details to rely on when deciding how to use it.
Is The Pink Stuff safe on marble?
Marble is not among the surfaces the maker lists for this paste. The facts available here do not say how it behaves on marble, so do not assume it is safe. Test a small hidden area first and use only light pressure.
Does The Pink Stuff work on hard water stains?
The maker aims it at dirt, grime, grease and tough stains on hard surfaces and doesn't mention hard water stains. The facts available here do not describe results on them. If you try it, test a small hidden area first and rinse with hot water afterwards.
Can I use it on a hot pan or hob?
No. The maker says not to use it on hot or warm surfaces. Let the pan or hob cool completely before you start, and take extra care with ceramic hobs.
Is it a foam or toilet cleaner too?
The facts available here describe the paste and the Squeezable tube, not a foam or a toilet cleaner. Check the label of any other Pink Stuff product before you use it. The directions above apply to the paste only.
Is it safe for septic tanks?
The facts available here do not cover septic tank safety. Read the label and contact the maker before using it where a septic system is involved. Keep it out of reach of children and store it upright in a cool, dry place.
How should I store the tub?
Store it upright in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Replace the lid after each use so the paste does not dry out. Keep it out of reach of children.
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Every use, amount and warning here comes from the maker's product pages, labels and safety data sheets.