Scrub Daddy Vs The Pink Stuff: Which Brand Has The Tougher Cleaning Power?
If you've been on TikTok recently, specifically #CleanTok, you've probably seen someone applying either the popular The Pink Stuff or Scrub Daddy Tangerine Clean to a pan with baked-on grime and food, and scrubbing away to reveal a like-new surface below. But which one actually gets the job done?
We couldn't find any scientific evidence proving one works better than the other, but many people report finding greater success with The Pink Stuff. Why? Well, The Pink Stuff is alkaline, which helps lift and scrub away burnt-on food, grease, and other black gunk on burnt pots and pans. Does that mean Tangerine Clean doesn't work? Absolutely not. In side-by-side comparisons, Tangerine Clean removed gunk and black stains on the backside of pots. However, when it was matched against The Pink Stuff, it often required more scrubbing time or a more abrasive sponge to keep up.
Pros and cons of The Pink Stuff and Tangerine Clean
Each cleaning paste has its own benefits and drawbacks. Both have scents: The Pink Stuff is described as smelling like flowers while Tangerine Clean smells like — perhaps unsurprisingly — oranges. Depending on your scent preferences, that can be a pro or a con. When it comes to versatility, both cleaners claim to be used throughout the house, but note they should not be used on delicate surfaces. The Pink Stuff's alkaline nature makes it perfect for removing food grease, but it may not be as effective on alkaline-based gunk, like hard water stains.
Tangerine Clean, on the other hand, has been more successful in removing those types of stains. Many users report that The Pink Stuff cleans more effectively then Tangerine Clean, cutting down on your scrubbing time. Some people recommend leaving the pastes to sit on the stain or dirty area before scrubbing, but we could not find any scientific evidence that this made a huge difference. Both cleaners will help you easily keep on top of everyday household messes and take care of those "probably should" cleaning tasks, like burnt sheet pans and pots.