Why does scouring powder come in cardboard containers with no lid?

meatn3 · April 9, 2018, 10:24pm

I just cover the top with a bit of plastic wrap secured with a rubber band. Low tech, cheap and does the job!

Bookwich · April 10, 2018, 4:46am

I just avoid tipping it over.

winecountrygirl · April 10, 2018, 10:52am

Yes, but it gets so clumpy it won’t spill anyway!!

Sunshine842 · April 10, 2018, 1:03pm

Yes. I live where the humidity hovers at 80-90% for much of the year. You have to thump the can several times before you can use it.

Amina_Advany_Maglajlic · June 9, 2018, 6:10am

I’m from IN where BKF is made and I don’t have problems and I don’t (didn’t) even keep the tape on it. I do know if people suggest too specific of an idea companies can’t use it because you can sue them later. I think ultimately the best bet is to buy a glass sugar container from the dollar tree

Bookwich · June 9, 2018, 1:03pm

I feel very uneasy putting cleaning products in food containers.

ratgirlagogo · June 9, 2018, 5:28pm

Why? if you don’t use the container for anything but cleaning products?

Scubadoo97 · June 10, 2018, 1:19am

It’s so darn cheap. Mine doesn’t seem to clump and I’m in coastal Fla.

Bookwich · June 10, 2018, 1:21am

I always assume children and guests aren’t very bright. I don’t know, it seems too easy for someone to poison themselves.

ratgirlagogo · June 10, 2018, 2:54am

I suppose I get that. But I would always keep cleaning products out of sight in a secure cabinet no matter what container I kept them in.

Amina_Advany_Maglajlic · June 10, 2018, 7:21am

That’s very understandable! I had a teacher who used to say, “write as if a moron is going to read it”. I label EVERYTHING! And I keep it under my sinks. If someone is dumb enough to eat something under my sinks… well stupid guests and my cabinets have childproof locks for that exact reason. Best I can do, I’d like something better but they don’t make it. Maybe an old Parmesan container but that’s even more food container looking. However it is also more airtight.

Barb_Chandler · September 22, 2018, 10:58am

Thank you so much for this!

Barb_Chandler · September 22, 2018, 11:00am

Great idea.

newyorkernow · January 11, 2019, 6:16pm

Here is a 3d printed cap https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2683262
If a scouring powder says not to inhale, why should I let it air out in the kitchen? I agree that they should come with covers! Also, I store many cleaning products on a high shelf and I don’t want to be spilling it on myself as I take them down.

coll · January 12, 2019, 2:28am

Interesting!

meatn3 · January 12, 2019, 2:44am

Thanks! I sent the link to my brother and he’s going to print a few. I should take bets on when I’ll actually receive mine…it will probably be sent with my birthday card in September!

Sunshine842 · January 12, 2019, 5:44am

Not inhaling it is because of the abrasive action of the very fine particles in the scouring powder, which is a considerably higher risk to the welfare of your lungs than the surfactants, bleach, etc.

The abrasive doesn’t evaporate, so leaving it open presents an inhalation risk of nada.

meatn3 · March 29, 2019, 10:28pm

Thanks again for the link to the 3d printed cap file.

I sent the info to my brother. He printed several for me! They fit Comet like a charm. They are a bit too tight for Bon Ami and Barkeepers Friend - but nothing a touch of filing can’t take care of.

I’m such a nerd - I couldn’t wait to get home and see if they worked!

ewsflash · August 9, 2019, 9:03pm

That’s why God gave us label makers

meatn3 · August 10, 2019, 1:00am

I love, love, love my P-Touch machine!