Review: Pledge Multi-Surface Cleaner

Recently, I was sent a free bottle of Pledge Multi-Surface Cleaner to use and talk about. I got this benefit from BzzAgent.com.

Pledge is a brand of duster that I use religiously. I have tried other brands that are cheaper... store brands, or other cheap knock-offs, but I always come back to Pledge. I think they have a good product and it's worth the dollar more that I pay for it every 6 months. So, I had high hopes for this new product.

The Set Up

Pledge Multi-Surface Spray Cleaner comes in a 16oz bottle for a retail price of $4.59. It can be used on wood, countertops (both kitchen and bath), glass, stainless steel, tile, electronics, and more. Pledge also has a handy wipe variation that comes in a 25-count package for the same price.

The Good

The spray has a beautiful scent. It's not an overpowering cleaning product kind of scent. It's not even an overpowering "trying to cover up cleaning product smell" kind of scent. It's a very mild, slightly fruity, somewhat tropical scent. I dug it.

It's an all-in-one spray (or wipe) that is a handy tool for quick clean-up. If you're having company over and want to wipe up the bathroom sink and dust the living room, you can do this fast with one bottle.

On a similar note, it would be good to use for teaching kids to clean. I like to get my 8-year-old to wipe down the bathroom once a week, in between my thorough cleanings. With this product, I can add in the mirror with little instruction. It won't last for the long-term, but it'll help get her used to more chores before I add in extra cleaners.

The Bad

Unfortunately, the strength of Pledge leaves much to be desired. It is definitely a weak cleaner, which means it isn't really a candidate for replacing any of the cleaners you're currently using.

In addition to the weakness, it also leaves streaks on glass. I have a glass tabletop, and I found that Pledge Spray won't work for me on cleaning that. It is advertised as "streak free," but I didn't find that to be the case. So, even though it's safe for electronics, I'm not likely to use it on the screens of my computer or TV.

Lastly, the cost is incredibly high. I can get a 28-oz bottle of Method All-Surface spray cleaner for only $4. Method is natural and full of ethics. I like that in a cleaner, and Pledge doesn't have that included in its price tag.

The Verdict

I'm not impressed. I'll use the bottle I have, cause hey! it's free. But after that, when I need more cleaner, I'll stick with my Method.

Have you tried Pledge Multi-Surface? What did you think?