20+ Incredible Ways to Use the Viral Pink Stuff Cleaning Paste

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Try these TikTok-worthy Miracle Paste cleaning hacks

Co-authored by Marcus Shields and Cheyenne Main

Last Updated: May 24, 2024 Fact Checked

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How to Use the Pink Stuff

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What to Clean

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Ingredients

Need a new powerful cleaning product to add to your arsenal? You may have heard of The Pink Stuff, a mildly abrasive multi-purpose cleaning paste that skyrocketed to fame on TikTok and other social media platforms. Thinking of trying it out yourself? You’re in luck! In this article, we’ll lead you through how to use the paste, give you everything you can use it on, and peek at the ingredients to see exactly what makes this product shine.

Things You Should Know

To use The Pink Stuff, scoop some out of the container using a sponge, rub in a circular motion, then rinse away the residue and polish with a clean cloth.
Use The Pink Stuff on tile, ceramic, metal, chrome, stainless steel, rubber, composite, marble, quartz, and more.
The paste is made of non-hazardous ingredients such as quartz, sodium palmate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).

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How to Use the Pink Stuff

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Scoop out The Pink Stuff using a wet or dry sponge. Or, use a cleaning cloth. The regular tub of The Pink Stuff paste costs around $6.
- While you’re handling The Pink Stuff, use rubber gloves and cover your arms to prevent skin contact. Wash any contaminated skin thoroughly after you’re finished.^{[1]
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Apply the paste to the area you want to clean. Using the sponge or cleaning cloth, scrub gently in circular motions. You can leave The Pink Stuff on the surface of whatever you’re cleaning for a couple of minutes to let the product set in.
- The Pink Stuff can’t be used on carpets, fabric, or anything that can be easily scratched, like car paint or leather. However, it can be used to remove stains on most hard surfaces and clean ovens inside and out.
- On every surface you clean, do a spot test first. Use a little bit of The Pink Stuff to clean a corner of your surface. If the spot you clean is undamaged after you finish, then you can use The Pink Stuff on the rest of the surface.
- Make sure not to apply too much pressure to avoid scratching your surfaces. Be especially careful on glass, highly polished steel surfaces, and ceramic cooktops.
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Rinse the paste off with cold water. After rubbing in the product and leaving it to settle, use cold water to rinse away the excess.
- If the surface you're using the product on isn't completely clean, repeat these steps until you’re satisfied with the results.
To remove any remaining residue, use a dry cloth to leave the surface squeaky clean and free of any smearing from the cleaning process.

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What to Clean Using The Pink Stuff

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Yep, you read that right! You can use The Pink Stuff to remove scuff marks, dirt, and stains from sneaker soles. Just dip a slightly damp microfiber cloth into your paste, rub your shoe’s soles in a circular motion, rinse with cold water, and enjoy your sparkling new kicks.^{[2]
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Use a sponge or toothbrush to brighten up your bathroom or kitchen tiles and work away the mold and dirt in grout and other crevices.
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Kitchen and bathroom sinks Scrub away food stains, grease, and bacteria from your kitchen and bathroom sinks with ease.
- The Pink Stuff is also great for cleaning bathtubs. Or try The Pink Stuff Miracle Toilet Cleaner to keep your toilet looking and smelling fresh.
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Glass surfaces Cooktops, baking dishes, and mirrors beware! Using the power of baking soda, The Pink Stuff can clean glass surfaces and leave your glassware looking brand-new.^{[3]
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- Since The Pink Stuff might cause scratches on windows, mirrors, and other fragile glass surfaces, the company Stardrops recommends using their spray cleaner, The Miracle Window & Glass Cleaner with Rose Vinegar, instead.
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Painted baseboards Baseboards, or skirting boards, can get scuffed over time, dragging the appearance of your living spaces down. Dip into the paste with a sponge or soft cloth and gently remove streaks and scuffing without repainting your baseboards.^{[4]
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- Make sure you don’t leave the product on for too long, or it could peel or chip your paint—wipe up the paste immediately after rubbing it in.^{[5]
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Remove rust with ease using The Pink Stuff. Apply the product generously to rusty tools, hardware, and kitchen utensils, and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Use a microfiber cloth to rub in a circular motion, revealing clean, unrusted metal.^{[6]
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Use The Pink Stuff to remove rust, clean, and polish your favorite gold or silver jewelry. Just apply the product using a sponge, gently rub it in circles, then remove the excess with a clean cloth. Rinse your jewelry under cold water to get rid of any residue, polish your pieces with a clean cloth, and enjoy your clean jewelry!^{[7]
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The Pink Stuff can be great to clean surfaces made from uPVC like doors and window sills. Gently rub in the paste to eliminate dirt, scuff marks, and stubborn stains.
Because The Pink Stuff is a mild abrasive, it can easily cut through old grease and grime. Just rub your deep fryer with the paste, leave it for a couple of minutes to set in, then rinse away the residue with cold water.^{[8]
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Kitchen cabinets and cupboards The kitchen is a hub in any household, and surfaces inevitably get dirty from daily use. With a cloth or sponge, use the paste to get rid of food stains, grease, and other grime from kitchen cabinets and inside cupboards.^{[9]
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- The Pink Stuff can be hard on painted or varnished wood, so make sure to wipe it away immediately and avoid using it on unfinished wooden surfaces.
Like wheels and other frequently-used metal surfaces, radiators are prone to dirt, dust, and corrosion. Clean the surface with The Pink Stuff to get rid of any rust and restore your radiator.^{[10]
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Are your showerheads and taps blocked by limescale? Just use the Pink Stuff to remove limescale with a good scrub. Then, thoroughly rinse the area with cold water.^{[11]
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If you’ve got a few darkened pots and pans, you know how hard stovetops can be on your cookware. Buff away those black stains with The Pink Stuff to make your pots and pans look brand new. Just apply the paste, leave it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, and rinse to see the difference.^{[12]
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When you spill red wine on surfaces and don’t wipe it up immediately, it can leave a stain that feels nearly impossible to get rid of. However, they’re no match for The Pink Stuff—apply it to glass, marble, granite, or ceramic surfaces and wipe those stains away.^{[13]
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Cigarette and smoke damage can be extremely difficult to get rid of with other household cleaners. Remove any staining or yellowing from paintwork and other surfaces in minutes with The Pink Stuff and a sponge or soft cleaning cloth.^{[14]
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Shower drains Over time, shower drains can accumulate dirt, grime, and limescale that can be difficult to clean with ordinary household cleaners. Whether your shower drain is made of metal or plastic, use The Pink Stuff to polish it inside and out.^{[15]
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- For hard surfaces and everyday cleaning, try using The Pink Stuff Miracle Bathroom Cleaner to leave your bathrooms shiny, fresh, and squeaky clean.
Since The Pink Stuff is mildly abrasive, it can cut through stubborn grease, grime, and burn stains inside your oven and outside your stove. Just apply the paste, leave it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, wash away the residue, and enjoy a satisfyingly clean cooking space.
Whether your counters are made of composite, marble, or quartz, The Pink Stuff cleans up dirt, grime, and stains with hardly any effort at all—simply take a small amount on a sponge or cleaning cloth and polish.^{[16]
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Scrub laminate using a sponge to get rid of dirt without damaging your floor. Then, use a mop to wash away any residue left from the paste, leaving a sparking clean floor space.^{[17]
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Because The Pink Stuff can cut through grease with ease, it’s the perfect cleaner to use on grills, which can become caked with burned residue. Just soak and scrub the surface with the paste to make the grime virtually vanish, leaving a clean grill and giving you a great opportunity to throw a barbeque.^{[18]
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Use your partner-in-grime to spruce up your metal car rims and bike wheels. Remove rust, dirt, and streaking with a few swipes of the sponge—just make sure that you do a spot test to make sure the material is suited for the power of The Pink Stuff.
Soap scum and hard water stains and spots can create a chalky residue on your glass showers and chrome bathroom fixtures. Luckily, you can polish both with The Pink Stuff to remove water stains and soap scum and leave your bathroom looking its best.^{[19]
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If you have outdoor furniture, use The Pink Stuff to brighten them up for summertime celebrations. If your metal patio furniture gets scuffed and stained, apply the paste using a microfiber cloth or sponge and rinse it off with cold water to make your outdoor entertainment spaces shine.^{[20]
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Small kitchen appliances Do you have a scorched toaster, microwave, or tea kettle? Apply The Pink Stuff to a slightly damp or dry towel and rub it in. With just a few swipes, the paste can make all your small kitchen appliances look good as new.^{[21]
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- Be careful when using the paste on high-shine stainless-steel appliances — the paste might wear away at the finish. Always spot-test the area first.

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Ingredients

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The Pink Stuff is made with natural, non-hazardous ingredients. The paste is a vegetable-oil-based formula that's not tested on animals, cruelty-free, and environmentally responsible. Here is a full list of the ingredients, listed from the largest to the smallest amount:^{[22]
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- Quartz is a nontoxic ingredient found in abrasive cleaners that helps to gently scrub surfaces.
- Sodium Palmate helps remove dirt and oil. It’s an ingredient that’s commonly found in laundry soap.
- Sodium Palm Kernelate also helps remove dirt and oil.
- Sodium Carbonate is also known as washing soda. It’s a natural cleaner that’s used in laundry detergents.
- Sodium Silicate helps break down and remove dirt and oil, and it’s commonly used in laundry detergents.
- Sodium Bicarbonate is also known as baking soda. It’s used in a lot of household cleaners to absorb dirt and oil and neutralize odors.
- Glycerin is a natural solvent that’s used in laundry soap, hand soap, and hair-washing products.
- Laurylamine Dipropylenediamine is a surfactant commonly used in hair products. It can be toxic if swallowed, but there’s a very small amount of this ingredient in The Pink Stuff.^{[23]
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- Parfum is a generic term for the various scent chemicals that give The Pink Stuff its rhubarb fragrance.
- Dimethicone is a common silicone-based ingredient that keeps the rest of the ingredients in this list from separating.