Bon Ami - Cleaning Powder That Really Works

My Love Affair with My Good Friend Bon Ami

E Cothern
Very few items related to cleaning lead to me to be attached. I can take or leave my vacuum or my rags, but one product has my utmost devotion. Economical. Non-toxic. Environmentally friendly. I am always looking for a cheap solution to cleaning problems. I don't want to have to work harder to get something clean. I don't want toxic chemicals in my house. I am a picky cleaner. When I met Bon Ami, I knew we would be good friends.

Priced at about a dollar and a half per can, the price cannot be beat. It is available in most grocery stores, unlike other non-toxic products that require a special trip to a health food store or an internet purchase. Packaged in a shaker container (like Comet) it is convenient to use and store. It contains no bleaches, dyes, or perfumes. It is safe to use with allergies or sensitivities to chemicals. What is it exactly that comprises Bon Ami? According to the website and container "Bon Ami Polishing Cleanser is made from calcite & feldspar mineral abrasives, and biodegradable detergent. It does not contain chlorine, perfume, or dye."

It can be used in most every room of your house and is safe to be used around children and pets. As with all cleaners and powders, it should be kept out of reach of children. The powder cleans deep down, without scratching. In fact, the trademark on the can is a little chick, because chicks don't scratch for food for the first few days of life.

For over 120 years, Bon Ami has been used to safely and effectively clean homes inside and out. Numerous manufacturers recommend Bon Ami for cleaning their dish and hardware products. The Bon Ami web site offers a comprehensive guide for using the product inside and out. Scroll through the list of things that you need to clean from cutting boards to shoes and the site offers detailed instructions for making Bon Ami work for you. I use it for general bathroom and kitchen cleaning, but I also have tried some of the suggestions on the website. It thoroughly cleaned my daughters play shoes that had dirt caked it the white leather that had not come clean in the washing machine. It removes dirt from painted woodwork without scratching or bleaching. It works to remove lingering candle wax on my candleholders. It removes the silver marks utensils leave on dishes and china.

Once you have tried it, it will be your good friend too.

www.bonami.com

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Published by E Cothern

Partner on an organic farm where we raise beef cows, chickens, goats, heritage turkeys, pigs and more. A natural cook, according to the findings of the Weston A. Price Foundation and writings of Sally Fallon.  View profile

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  • Dorothy Purcell1/12/2010

    Apparantly both stores in my area, Bastrop, Texas (Walmart and HEB) have discontinued handling Bon Ami cleanser. I am lost withoout it. There is no other store in my area. Do I have any recourse?

  • E Cothern11/17/2008

    Try this link to find dealers in your state: http://www.bonami.com/dealer/stores.asp.
    Hope this helps.

  • Your name11/17/2008

    I am having trouble finding Bonami polishing cleanser in this area.
    Peoria, Illinois 61607.

    Norma J. Baker at normabee@mtco.com

  • david wojahn10/5/2008

    thanks very much!!!!

  • E Cothern10/4/2008

    Yes, you can use Bon Ami on your glass top stove. It wont scratch, but is great for removing splatters and cooked on foods. I dont use anything else on mine!

  • david wojahn10/4/2008

    can i use bonami on glasscooktop?

  • Sam Allen8/13/2008

    I cannot find Bon Ami at stores in Austin Texas. Please give me a store name in this city.
    asmtex6@hotmail.com

  • Alice Davis3/19/2008

    I am having a hard time finding Bon Ami in my town of Sanford, N.C.. I have looked in Food Lion, Wal-Mart, Piggly Wiggly and some other off brand grocery stores. If anyone can help me find it, please let me know

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