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:
Robin, NV says
Love the old Jubilee commercial you linked Pam. I was staring at the kitchen the whole time, memorizing details.
Nancy says
My guitar teacher told me to use this on my guitar! Mom always had it in the house. My brother found some at his cabin after he bought it, and gave it to me. Glad it’s back!
Dulcie says
Here’s to hoping Menards picks this up, I would love to try it. My house looks….tired.
I’m confused, works on laminate, or not?
pam kueber says
I’m confused, too.
sean says
Does it need to be stripped after multiple use (like floor wax)?
Shari says
I remember using it to stencil snowflakes on our picture window at Christmas time!
Jane / MulchMaid says
My mom swore by Jubilee. It really seemed to work perfectly on laminate and naugahyde (of which we had plenty!) I may need to see if it can help my old laminate bathroom counters.
Great scoop, Pam!!
hepcatrestorations.com says
I just told my mother and she was ecstatic. She said you can use it on everything and loves the smell. I guess my grandmother even told her that if we ever find this cleaning product to try it. I’ll definitely give it a whirl.
Tut says
It’s an iconic label, that’s for sure. I’m glad they stuck with the same style bottle and logo. Here’s a great old illustration from a Jubilee ad (a couple pagefuls down): http://artskooldamage.blogspot.com/2010/03/non-sequiturs-1950s-1960s-fun.html
veg-o-matic says
Well, all I can say is Hallelujah!
tammyCA says
I remember it but can’t say I remember cleaning with it. When did it disappear from shelves? I do remember as a kid always polishing (lemony Pledge) our rare & sleek Hi-Fi …something that I wish I had now but some %^#$ family member gave it away.
Years ago I used to clean with Bon Ami…is that even still around?
sarahjaneb says
Yep, Bon Ami is still around! I’ve gotten it at Target.
pam kueber says
Just be careful about all the cleaners that have acid in them…
Laura's Last Ditch--Vintage Kitchenwares says
I get my Bon Ami from estate sales!
Jay says
I didn’t know it was scarce! I see it in stores everywhere. I use it on stainless pots. It’s motto “hasn’t scratched yet”