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Can you still buy Ajax?

Author

Daniel Santos

Updated on January 12, 2026

Currently, Ajax Powdered Cleanser and Ajax Dishwashing Liquid are the only two Ajax products currently sold by Colgate in the United States. In 2005, Colgate licensed the American and Canadian rights to the Ajax brand name for laundry detergents. You can buy both Ajax and Vim on ebay.

Who owns Ajax cleaning products?

the Colgate-Palmolive company
Review of Ajax cleaning products. Ajax is a cleaning brand owned by the Colgate-Palmolive company. It offers a full line of bathroom and kitchen cleaners, as well as multipurpose sprays and wipes.

Why is Ajax cleaner called Ajax?

While no definite answer is given, the Colgate-Palmolive Company may have named the product Ajax because the mythological figure was a mighty warrior who “cleaned up” in battle.

When was Ajax invented?

2005
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Is Ajax the same as Comet?

They’re very similar, but not identical. For example Comet uses sodium alkylbenzenesulfonate while Ajax uses sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate. Even if you don’t know a darn thing about chemistry, you can tell from the names that they’re almost exactly the same.

Can you mix Ajax and bleach?

Can I mix Ajax® with bleach? No. Dish soaps should never be mixed with bleach or products containing bleach. Ammonia mixed with bleach can cause toxic fumes.

Is Ajax spray and wipe a disinfectant?

Ajax Spray n’ Wipe Lavender & Citrus is a Multi-Purpose Antibacterial Disinfectant Household Grade Cleaner Trigger Surface Spray; Made in Australia with a 100% recycled bottle. Life is easy when you Spray n’ Wipe!

Is Ajax spray and wipe poisonous?

Skin Low irritant. Prolonged or repeated contact may result in mild irritation. Ingestion Low toxicity. Ingestion of large quantities may result in nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal irritation.

Why did Ajax kill himself?

Once Achilles dies, Ajax and Odysseus debate over who should receive his armor. When Odysseus is given the armor, Ajax goes mad. Ajax believes that after the cattle incident, killing himself is the only way to keep his status as a hero and to avoid bringing shame to his noble father, Telamon.

Is Ajax harmful?

In terms of safety, the manufacturer warns that Ajax is an eye and skin irritant. may cause respiratory irritation” and that Ajax contains crystalline silica, a low-level carcinogen. The MSDS says there is no expected hazard from ingesting the cleanser – something I won’t be experimenting with.