My husband is off to work and our 3 children are off to school. I updated my Vintage Closet page here on the blog. Dishes are done and laundry is washing and drying. Yes, I have a dish washer and modern appliances of course. I am on the look out for a vintage refrigerator..specifically a pink one.I DID hand wash pots and pans this morning with Dawn dish soap. It got me wondering what cleaning products I am using today that my mother did in the 1950's. I've done a little research and here is what I've found with the products I have on hand. I love the 1950's packaging and may start my collection.
AJAX Cleanser: It's was introduced by Colgate-Palmolive in 1947 as a household and industrial cleaner. I always have this on hand and it's cheap. Usually less than $1.
1950's AJAX Ad VS. My AJAX can today.
Joy Dishwashing Liquid. Joy was introduced in the 1950's. Sadly I am using Dawn which wasn't introduced to housewives until 1973. Time to get some Joy.
Joy Dishwashing Liquid VS. My DAWN Today
Comet Cleanser was introduced in 1956. I am currently using a Comet bathroom spray. Ok, I think I get some points for that.
1950's Coment VS. My Comet Spray Cleaner
Spic and Span was invented and introduced in 1933 by two Michigan housewives. I currently have a Lavender spray version. I am addicted to the lovely scent. My kitchen smells amazing when I am done cleaning. I so love the vintage advertising.
1950's Spic and Span
VS. My Modern Spic and Span Spray
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Thanks for Reading. Happy Housewifing!
I have most of these items in my cleaning closet too! I use either Palmolive dish soap or Ajax dish soap so I'll have to see when those came about!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I'm also curious about Palmoliveand Ajax dish soap. I didn't look those up in my research. I also use borax and make my own laundry soap like they did back then. I will be posting about that. :) I seriously think I am going to acquire some 1950's product packages (full or empty). They look so much better than today's packaging. I think they would look great on a shelf in my laundry room and kitchen. Glad I did some research. What fun..more collecting. Thanks for reading. :) Have a great Memorial Weekend.
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I feel like none of it has changed very much. I have started to make most of my cleaning products at home. They tend to be a lot stronger and a little less harmful that way. I have noticed that my clothing and linens are lasting longer because of the laundry powder I mix. It is just gentle on fabrics.
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