October 26 2004
Kaboom! 2 in 1 Bathroom Cleaner
The sparkling holographic label on this package grabbed my attention on an otherwise mundane trip through the cleaning products aisle at the grocery store. The neon green sprayer nozzle & translucent violet bottle, reminiscent of Jack Nicholson’s 1989 Joker costume, screamed at me to pick it up and take a closer look. And the name…”Kaboom!” How could I resist? On closer examination, the label read “New fresh scent,” along with the promise to remove soap scum, dirt & grime buildup, and even limescale (limescale??) from any bathroom surface. Because of my weakness for nifty packaging & promises of fresh scents, I decided to buy it although the price was slightly higher than my usual brand. (Doubtless due to the expense of that fancy sparkle-ink.) My review?? Well, they’re not joking when they claim that this product dissolves grime buildup quickly! However, the “New fresh scent” leaves a lot to be desired…In fact, I must admit to my suspicion of the “no toxic fumes” claim on the manufacturer’s website. I’ve never smelled anything so vile in my life.
