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Powder Cleanser
Powder surface cleanser
by Bon Amibrand #35 in Cleaning SuppliesBudget · bottom third of cleaning supplies
Should you buy it??
Trust it — mostly
based on 3 of 6 signals
Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI · critics · buyers · brand claims · press — each opened up in full further down ↓
Best on perplexity (avg #6.0), weakest on Claude (#22.0)
Owners praise the product's gentle, non-scratching formula, but widespread shipping damage and fragrance/toxicity concerns severely undermine satisfaction.
All sides land high — a confident buy, with the caveats below.
Main competitors
Top rivals in Cleaning Supplies.
The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
Bon Ami Powder Cleanser is a dry abrasive cleaner made by Fels-Naptha Chemical Company. Released in 1886, it originated in the United States. The formula contains feldspar and limestone, not bleach or phosphates. Households use it to scrub sinks, tubs, and stovetops without harsh chemicals. AI assistants currently rank it number seventeen for best eco-friendly cleaning brands.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Model by model?
How each AI sees it.
Best on perplexity (avg #6.0), weakest on Claude (#22.0) Averaging across the AI panel, Powder Cleanser sits around #14.0 this snapshot.
Gemini
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GPT
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Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
Feature by feature
What critics and buyers say, by feature.
“Eco-conscious formula makes it safe for kids and pets”— Onix Cleaning Services
“And, while it's excellent at removing dirt and grime, it's not antimicrobial, so it won't kill bacteria.”— Better Homes & Gardens Australia
“After following the instructions, I grabbed a microfibre cloth, and the gunk came right off.”— Better Homes & Gardens Australia
From 4 published reviews + buyer ratings · last 18 months?
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 563 buyer ratings of the Powder Cleanser from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
563 ratings · 7 written
across 1 retailer
What owners single out
Multiple buyers report crushed cans and powder spills during shipping, a critical failure in packaging that directly contradicts the product's safety positioning.
In their words
“It doesn't scratch my stainless steel sink or my porcelain tubs.”
Roslyn · verified purchase · walmart.com
“Ordered 4 and the cleansers were shrink wrapped and stuck in a large envelope. Opened the envelope and got cleanser everywhere. Pulled out the first two canisters and they were separated at either the top or the bottom. The envelope had been smashed which caused the damage. Thankfully, I did this over the sink. Huge MESS! Set up a return and there's no label for me to place on the package.”
Shelli · verified purchase · walmart.com
as of June 25 · 563 buyer ratings?
Frequent rivals?
What it competes against.
- Dish SoapBetter LifeBon Ami leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- Sal Suds Biodegradable CleanerDr. Bronner'sBon Ami leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- The ConcentrateBranch BasicsBon Ami leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- Laundry Detergent PodsDroppsBon Ami leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- All-Purpose Cleaner SprayGoo GoneBon Ami leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- All Purpose Cleaner LavenderFabulosoBon Ami leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- Gentle Home Cleaning ScrubMelioraBon Ami leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
Alternatives by price · Same field?
Same money, different answer.
The recap
Where it stands today.
- PositionBest rank #6 across 1 intent tracked (climbed 11 this week).
- FootprintStrongest in Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Brands (#6).
- AI verdictperplexity ranks it highest (#6.0); Claude most sceptical (#22.0) — a split the people don’t share.
- TraitsMost often described as “biodegradable”.
- Closest rivalDish Soap (1–0 across 1 shared intent).
- MakerBy Bon Ami — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.
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