This $8 Natural Paste Is the Secret to a Sparkly Sink Without the Harsh Chemicals

There’s a viral cleaning paste that’s taken over social media — you’ve probably seen it. Satisfying before-and-afters, effortless grease removal, sparkly sinks. The problem? Take a closer look at the ingredient list and you’ll find a cocktail of synthetic chemicals you’d rather not have anywhere near your food prep surfaces. It works, sure. But at what cost?

Enter Public Goods Cleaning Paste: all the power with none of the mystery ingredients. If you’ve been looking to swap your cleaning products for more natural solutions, look no further.

Public Goods Cleaning Paste is a concentrated scrubbing paste made from four ingredients: silicon dioxide, water, glycerol, and a natural citrus fragrance. There are no artificial coloring, no sulfates, no parabens, no fillers, and it’s bio-based, chlorine-free, and completely vegan. The secret is the silicon dioxide, a fine mineral abrasive that physically lifts stubborn buildup from surfaces without relying on harsh chemical reactions. It’s made for sinks, tubs, tile, stovetops, and cookware, but reviewers are using it on everything.

To use it, you just dampen a soft cloth or sponge, scoop a small amount, and work it in with gentle circular motions. Rinse or wipe clean. The citrus scent is light and natural — a nice contrast to the industrial smell of most heavy-duty cleaners.

Average rating: 5.0/5.0

“This cleaned, almost effortlessly, heavily stained All-Clad pans and pots that I was ready to give away. I am SO THRILLED and have passed the word on to many so far! Thank you!” — Bridget G.

“I just used it on my stove glass top. I tested it first in the corner. It worked great, so I did the whole stove top. It looks brand new now! Love it! My son used it on his running shoes too. Worked like nothing else he tried. Perfect.” — Dawn R.

“Best cleaning paste. Like the “pink stuff” but not toxic. Works very well.” — Grant

Buy now: Public Goods Cleaning Paste, $7.95