Updated 14 Apr 2016
Ajax
Professional Bathroom Power Cleaner
Snapshot: Ajax Professional Bathroom Power Cleaner is a spray bathroom cleaner that comes in a 500ml bottle. But how well does it remove soft and hard soap scum?
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Test results
Overall score
Soft soap scum removal
Hard soap scum removal
Good points
- Very good at removing soft soap scum.
- Very good at removing hard soap scum.
But
- No obvious bad points.
How we test
Overall score
- Soft soap scum removal - 80%
- Hard soap scum removal - 20%
Soft soap scum
To simulate soft soap scum, we use a scum comprised of hard soaps, synthetic sebum (simulating bodily oils) and carbon black (to give the scum colour so its removal can be measured). The scum is baked on to white ceramic tiles at 80°C and is then scrubbed off with a mechanical scrubbing arm. To determine the scum-removal score, we measured the light reflected before and after scrubbing. We repeated each test three times and averaged the results.
Hard soap scum
To simulate hard soap scum, we used a combination of calcium stearate and carbon black. Calcium stearate is the most common hard soap scum and is formed due to the reaction between soap ingredients and calcium ions present in water. The scum is baked on to white ceramic tiles at 180°C and is then scrubbed off with a mechanical scrubbing arm. To determine the scum-removal score, we measured the light reflected before and after scrubbing. We repeated each test three times and averaged the results.
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Member reviews
"Brilliant "
30 May 2018, Anne C.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Actually works and works really well. Gets rid of soap scum and has a nice smell.
Cons:
But more expensive than other products.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Works wonders"
07 May 2018, Nicholas G.
Product use: 1 month or less
Pros:
I have a tiled shower and it is magical in how well it dissolves all the build up on both the tiles and the gout - makes a tedious job effortless!
Cons:
No ne
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Ajax"
14 May 2017, Kay M.
Pros:
I also used on acrylic showers. Loved it .
Cons:
However our 3 year old shower has now cracked. Showerwell will not replace under it warranty as this product is not suitable for acrylic showers. Expensive mistake.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
"Ajax Professional Bathroom Cleaner"
23 Jun 2016, Barbara T.
Product use: 1 - 3 months
Pros:
I love it! I sprayed about four sprays on each of the acrylic walls of my 18 month old shower and spread it over with a sponge. Before showering, about 10 minutes later, I hosed off the walls and they were back to brand new. I'd spent hours scrubbing and trying various products to remove the built up water/soap scum. I bought Ajax Professional Cleaner on the recommendation of Consumer in the May magazine. This product is miraculous. It's 100% effective and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to clean their acrylic and glass shower walls/doors with the minimum of effort.
Cons:
No cons.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"ABSOLUTE 'NO' for Septic/Biocycle Systems"
31 May 2016, Faye Shewan
Product use: 1 month or less
Pros:
This product was excellent for it's purpose one of the best I've used and used once in a City bathroom,however I have a bio-cycle septic system at my home address.....
Cons:
1. No labeling of suitability on packaging at point of purchase which necessitates a call to customer support to find ingredients and ability to use on the systems mentioned below.
2. Product is NOT suitable for Bio-Cycle or Septic Systems and is labelled '8' and 'Corrosive'.
3. My understanding is that this means it will destroy the good bacteria required in these types of systems to function.
Recommend it?
Maybe, it depends on what you're after.
"Pleased with the results"
28 May 2016, Maureen V.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Price good compared to Wet and Foreget.
Works better than Wet and Forget
Cons:
You need to scrub product on then go back later to rinse off
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
