Comet Cleanser Canister
THF806644 / Comet Cleanser Canister / view
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Artifact Overview
Procter & Gamble, a consumer goods company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, introduced Comet brand cleanser in 1956. Comet, first sold in a powdered form, contained abrasive and disinfecting agents, like chlorine bleach and limestone, to help clean and remove tough stains. It became a recognizable household brand cleaner. Procter & Gamble sold off the brand in 2001.
Artifact Details
Artifact
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Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.167.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Powder
Color
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Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Diameter: 3 in
Inscriptions
on front of canister:
NET WT. 1 LB. 5 1/2 OZS. / NEW / EXTRA / STRENGTH / GIANT SIZE / Comet / CLEANSER / WITH SUPER CHLORINOL / price marked on top reflects / 3 [cents symbol] OFF / REGULAR PRICE OF THIS CAN
on side of canister:
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - trisodium phosphate 12.9% / [..] / CHLORINOL is PROCTER & GAMBLE'S trademark for its / special chlorine bleaching, cleansing and disinfecting agent. / USDA Reg. No. 3573-2 / Made in U.S.A. by PROCTER & GAMBLE, Cincinnati, Ohio
on back of canister:
NEW / EXTRA / STRENGTH / Comet [R] / CLEANSER / WITH SUPER CHLORINOL [R] / price marked on top reflects / 3 [cents symbol] OFF / REGULAR PRICE OF THIS CAN / New COMET with super Chlorinol, a remarkable / cleaning and bleaching discovery, does a better job / of bleaching out tough, heavy food stains and wipes / out up to 99% of household germs. / [...]
on top and bottom of can in two places:
Comet
on piece of tape on top of can:
Comet / Price reflects / 3 [cents symbol] savings / LIFT EDGE / [...]
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