Consumer Reports Articles

Scrub Brite liquid scouring cleanser (8/96)

16 powders, liquids, and gels were tested. Products were grouped into two categories, "Effective and Gentle" and "Effective but Harsh," and within each category ranked by cleaning effectiveness. Scrub Brite was rated last in cleaning effectiveness of the 9 products in the "Effective and Gentle" category. It received a "Very Good" on not being too abrasive, and "Good" on cleaning.

At a retail price of $5.05 for 21 ounces, or $.24 per ounce, Scrub Brite was the most expensive on a per-ounce basis of all the products in its category, and the second most expensive of all the products tested. The only more expensive product was Shaklee At-Ease Heavy-Duty, at a jaw-dropping $.75 per ounce. The top-rated liquid, Clorox Soft Scrub Extra Gentle, was priced at $2.87 for 24 ounces, or $.12 per ounce; it was awarded a "Good" on abrasiveness and an "Excellent" on cleaning. The top-rated powder, Bon Ami, was priced at $.80 for 12 ounces, or $.07 per ounce. and was awared a "Very Good" on abrasiveness and an "Excellent" on cleaning. (In general the powders seem less expensive than the liquids, but I don't know how powders and liquids compare as far as how much you need to use to get the same results.)

At the distributor price of $43.18 ($41.52 + $1.66 shipping) for a case of 12 21oz bottles, Scrub Brite is $.17 per ounce...a much better buy than at retail but still more expensive than all the other products except for Shaklee.