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Jubilee kitchen wax — aka Johnson’s wax — is back!

pam kueber - Updated: June 15, 2021

Retro Renovation stopped publishing in 2021; these stories remain for historical information, as potential continued resources, and for archival purposes.

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Jubilee kitchen wax — is back. I received the news this morning. (Doesn’t this bottle look so pretty at the top of our homepage?) Here’s the scoop, so far:

The consumer sales representative for Malco, Products, Inc. wrote me:

We just licensed Jubilee® Kitchen Wax from SC Johnson and have it available on our website. I was hoping that you might be able to write about the product relaunch so consumers know they can find it now. 

Update 2018, I see it’s now on Amazon, click here (note, links to Amazon may earn me a commission if you buy anything):

I know that this was a very popular wax back in the day. I think that readers have brought it up before as a product they’d like to see back on the market. Here’s what Malco’s website say Jubilee can be used for:

Jubilee is an easy-to-use liquid furniture wax made especially for protecting while cleaning appliances, Formica laminated plastic, ceramic tile, enamel and wood.

Jubilee cannot scratch, never dulls, is stain resistant and puts down a tough, hard shine that protects surfaces while making spills easier to wipe clean. Jubilee removes: grease spots, soot, lipstick, food stains, crayon, fingerprints and yellow cooking films.

I asked the Malco rep right away, “Is it the same formulation as in the way-back-time-machine days?” She quickly replied:

As far as the formula goes, it is the original formula but we did have to change one raw material that was no longer available and made the product VOC complaint. We also re launched the product Grease Relief last year just FYI!  It is available on our website, Amazon and other online stores.

And look closely at the label in the lead photo on this story: “Fatal if swallowed.” READERS, NOTE!
Disclaimer: Here on the blog, as homeowners ourselves, we may try new cleaning products aimed at solving our own cleaning problems; if we think we’ve found something promising to consider, we may write about it. But, we are not professional chemists or engineers or home economists. So, please: Do your own research into these products and their suitability for your projects before trying them. More info in Terms of Service.
And on Amazon here or:

 

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  1. Colleen says

    May 9, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Can you use Jubilee on porcelain stove tops?

    • pam kueber says

      May 9, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      Colleen, contact the company to ask.

      • Nancy Bancroft says

        August 9, 2016 at 2:40 pm

        Why are there so many prices on this jubilee kitchen wax on? I have seen prices from 5.99 to 17.99. Where would you recommend me buying it.? Thank You

        • pam kueber says

          August 9, 2016 at 3:10 pm

          I have not done price comparisons…

  2. Susan morley says

    May 5, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    Will wax get on food

    • pam kueber says

      May 6, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Susan, talk to the manufacturers about this issue.

  3. Roz says

    April 23, 2016 at 10:12 am

    I have a pet parrot….is it SAFE to use? Any toxicity to anyone’s knowlege?

    • pam kueber says

      April 23, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Roz, on this question: Contact the company directly to get their response.

  4. Patti Nearey says

    April 13, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Exactly what I was searching for. MY mo used this for years so when I married in 1960 it was logical that I would too. Used it for years and then WHAM it was gone. So happy to see it back.

  5. Judith Barnett says

    April 8, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    I used to use Jubilee in my kitchen all the time back when you could still buy it and loved the product. I am so happy to see it back!

  6. myra says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    I grew up in the 60’s so I remember this product well. My Mom used it in our kitchen on all the appliances. I use it as well and love it.

  7. Madelyn says

    March 25, 2016 at 6:43 am

    In the 1960s mama always used jubilee to make the bathroom tub and sink shine. I’m sure we used it in the kitchen, too.
    Especially on the refrigerator. I am very happy to see it back on the market! I will definitely use it! Yay retro!!!

  8. Debra says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    So can you use jubilee on Formica or Wilsonart punter tops or not and could you use it on stainless steel appliances

    • pam kueber says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Debra – contact the company directly to get these clarifications.

  9. Elinor Taylor says

    February 27, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    I always used Jubilee to shine and clean my kitchen cabinets and counter tops. Also used it in my bathrooms to clean and shine. I am thrilled that it’s available again !! ????

  10. Virginia J. says

    February 23, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    I used Jubilee Kitchen Wax in my kitchen and bathrooms many years ago. Nothing compares to how well is cleans and shines your countetops and bathroom fixtures. Sticky dirt doesn’t want to cling to surfaces cleaned with Jubilee, so clean up is easier.

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