Spring has officially sprung, and that means one thing—Spring Cleaning! In my home, it’s an absolute must when the seasons change. There’s just something about welcoming spring with a fresh start, especially when I can finally see clearly out of my giant patio windows.

Back in the mid-century, spring cleaning wasn’t just a chore—it was a ritual! Magazines, newspapers, and even television were brimming with advertisements showcasing the latest products to help homemakers achieve that sparkling clean look (and scent!). From cheerful housewives wielding feather dusters to the promise of “miracle” cleaning solutions, vintage ads captured the spirit of the season beautifully.

Let’s take a nostalgic look at some delightful spring cleaning finds from the past!

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Vintage Cleaning Product Ads from the 1940s & 1950s

“I save enough on cleaning bills to buy this new spring hat”. 1947 advertisement for ‘A-Penn Home Dry Cleaner’. Cleans upholstery, draperies, slip covers and more!

Source: Pinterest

1951 advertisement for O-CEDAR sponge mop that “keeps hands dry”.

Source: Etsy-KristensVintagePaper

Jubilee Kitchen Cleaner Commercial from the 1950’s (Video Link)

1947 Spic and Span advertisement featuring a BIG CASH CONTEST! “Win $100 a month every month of your life!” (works out to around $1400 a month today).

Source: Etsy-DustyDiggerLise

1959 vintage advertisement for Rinso Scouring Pads. This ad introduces housewives to “Scotch Brite” for it appears the first time (see the text below).

Source: Etsy-DustyDiggerLise

1950’s Mr Clean tv ad featuring a giant Saint Bernard and the messes he makes.

“Mucks up your clothes? Mr Clean can get rid of it! Mucks up your fridge? Mr Clean can get rid of it.. “Why it can even clean the Saint Bernard itself!” (video source).

1958 Simoniz Floor Wax advertisement. “New Simoniz Floor Wax-childproof because there’s vinyl in it!”.

Love the image of the kids playing with bubbles, too cute!

Further Reading: Vintage Flooring Advertising 1930s-1960s

Source: Etsy-RetroReveries

Johnsons Floor Wax commercial 1955 (video link).

Spring time is a great time to wash your clothes and then if you have the space, let them dry on the line outside. Ahhh that fresh smell is the best! First though, you must start with Tide Detergent (1950s vintage ad).

Source: Archive.org

Spring cleaning even means the bathroom. 1960s advertisement for ‘Vanish’, “it cleans toilet bowls”.

Source: Pinterest

1950s vintage advertisement for PERMA-BROOM. “4,000,000 women switch to Perma-broom”.

Source: eBay

1956 LYSOL Disinfectant Cleaner advertisement featuring a funny illustration of a father and son trying to clean the dog while the mom looks on. “Let Lysol do the dirty work”.

Source: Etsy-KristensVintagePaper

1947 advertisement for Vigene Cleaner that cleans your pots, pans, sinks, baths and more!

Source: Alamy.com

“All round the house FLASH cuts spring cleaning time in half”. 1960s UK Flash cleaning product featuring illustrations of all the things in your home it cleans.

Source: Alamy.com

Ajax spring clean products 1964 TV commercial.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed this nostalgic collection of vintage household cleaning product advertisements. Have you ever used any of these products, or do you still have some in your home? Share your thoughts in the comments below—I’d love to hear your memories!

Further Reading: Vintage Spring Archived Blog Posts & Vintage Advertisements 1920s-1960s Archived blog posts

Thanks for dropping by!

Liz