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):
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:
Dori says
So which is it? Can we use it on laminate counter tops or not? I REMEMBER my mom and grandmas using this when I was growing up. Their kitchens always seemed to shine.
Pam Kueber says
Contact the company with any questions.
Marcy Bronfman says
1-800-253-2526 IS THE TELEPHONE NUMBER ON A BOTTLE OF JUBILEE KITCHEN WAX I HAVE.
Chris says
Been looking for Jubilee for 3 years. So glad it is back, need to stock at Walmart and Publix. It was always my favorite cleaner and it did keep stains from setting into surfaces!!!! Great product just get it on shelfs!!!
Diane Dorn says
Yes, would love to see it come back in a spray. Any chance?
Vicki says
Jubilee is made with a pesticide. Why would you want to use poison in your kitchen?http://scorecard.goodguide.com/chemical-profiles/product.tcl?reg_nr=00482200008&prod_name=JOHNSON%20JUBILEE%20KITCHEN%20WAX
Lewis says
Did you happen to read the percentage of the stuff in the product? 0.1%, and it’s barely a pesticide to begin with.
Water is a pesticide if you spray them with enough to drown them. I think there are bigger issues to worry about.
pam kueber says
Readers: Do your own research on what’s in this product, and others. Consult with the manufacturer.
Kathy Putman says
I don’t want bugs in my kitchen either, win-win!
Kevin says
EPA regulations require any “antimicrobials” or disinfectants to be registered as pesticides. This chemical is used as a disinfectant, much as Lysol or other disinfectants would be used–and of course, what rational person wouldn’t realize that all disinfectants are toxic? Even simple bleach that is used as a disinfectant is highly toxic. So…the use of a very small amount of this disinfectant ingredient in Jubilee is no worse than using Lysol products in your kitchen or bathroom. Here’s the link to the EPA document about the chemical: https://archive.epa.gov/pesticides/reregistration/web/pdf/2045fact.pdf
Pam Kueber says
Folks: Do you own research / consult with your own pros on this issue…
Lois Greene says
I would like to know where I can buy Jubilee in the
Green Bay, Wisconsin area.
pam kueber says
Lois, call the company, they should be able to tell you… Good luck.
Carol says
I used Jubilee for many years as did my mom. I even have an old just about empty bottle that the label is gone from thanks for bringing it back because my bottle is over 50 years old. Now can u bring back glass wax please?
Alyssa says
I would also like to see jubilee make a come back in the spray. So handy!
Marcy Bronfman says
SO WOULD I! IT’S MUCH EASIER TO USE THAT WAY,
Chelsey says
I would love to see the spray Jubilee too. My mother used this all the time, and I have searched the web too to find this but only in the bottle. Guess the old products are coming back because you can’t bet the good old products. Jubilee all the way for the kitchen.
Joan Sturdivant says
I love this product, have used it for 50 years and my mother used it before me, I grew up knowing it was the go to product in the kitchen. Will it be available in a spray Again? I found it very convenient. Thank you for great products.
Mary says
Love it! I wish Albertson’s would carry it. I live in Santa Maria (Orcutt area), California
Catherine B. Worth says
I used Jubilee every night after I came home from my job at NASA and fixed dinner. I have a photo of my oldest son in his shiny peddle car which is sitting in our shiny kitchen. You could see yourself in the chrome. It was about 1958.
terri tagli territaglia@yahoo.com says
is it true jubilee furniture wax which I have been looking for for years is made with a pesticide?
pam kueber says
Terri, contact the company directly to get an answer to this question.