I recently was sent a full size bottle of the lemon scented Vim to try for the Review Club. I had never tried Vim products before because i was under the impression that they would be messy to use and smelled bad. First, i have to say that the lemon scented Vim had a nice light smell and the consistency of the cream was thick and coated easily on surfaces. I used the Vim on the bathroom counter and also tackled the bathtub with it. The product was a tad gritty but overall it cleaned up any staining with ease. No scrubbing required!
I will definitely be using this product on a regular basis now. It did a great job cleaning the bathtub with minimal elbow grease. And that is a feat in itself, having a 10 year old tomboy of a daughter who is more dirty than clean most of the time, painting a nice ring around the tub when i finally persuade her to take a bath. Hooray for Vim!

I received a full size bottle to try and found it to be great!! I love the smell, the texture and the effectiveness. I used this on floors, counters, and bathtub/sinks. I was very satisfied with how it cleaned and left areas feeling and looking. I would defintely by this again, and others should consider trying this creamy cleanser as well...:D

Hi,
Wow, I loved this product. Tried the bathtub first, applied a layer waited a half an hour and wow, my stubborn stain came out with no real effort. I didn't really have to scrub, it didn't stratch the surface and it sparkled. Next the toilet and sink, it was great. I didn't even have to open the window since the smell was not strong, it just smelled clean and lemony.

I went next to the kitchen sink and counter, it did a wonderful job.
i would recommend it to everyone.... the price was a little high but when it works it is worth it. I found it on sale at Shopers last week, so I picked up 2 of them and One for my Mom

I'm glad I got to test this for the product review club. I'm writing the review sooner than asked simply because I'm completely satisfied with it, and will *definitely* be buying it once this bottle runs out.

In the bathroom, I tested it on the toilet, sink and bathtub, along with the counters around the sink which had a few small stains on them

Our sink gets pretty scuzzy, to be honest, which I can't stand. I have been using those disinfectant wipes from Costco (Kirkland) because they were convenient for me being in a wheelchair. I won't be buying the Costco brand any longer, except to clean the bathroom floor (I can't use a mop and pail properly in this contraption and the wipes do the job easily and with no mess). A small squirt of Vim and a wet sponge got the entire sink and the chrome on the faucet completely clean and super shiny. I appreciated the fact that it's virtually non-abrasive, leaving no residue behind on the porcelain or chrome. It rinses completely clean. To rinse the counter top, which is marble, I just rinsed out the sponged and wiped off once. Again, no residue at all.

Next was the toilet. I left it longer than I normally would between cleanings because I wanted to see how well this cleaned it when it got nasty. I gotta admit, it cleaned up extremely well. Not a bit of scuzz to be left anywhere, and the smell was great. Loved it.

Bathtub was next. The tub is hard for me because our bathroom in this brand new apartment building is like a broom closet. Nicely done up with marble, chrome, stone and ceramic tiles, but a broom closet nonetheless! It's hard for me to reach all angles of the tub (my husband usually does it). Again, a brief squirt around the tub and a wet sponge was all it took, no major scrubbing. Which made it much easier and faster for me to clean. No fumes, no harsh smells, no residue, no worry of having loads of toxic stuff left on the surface to stew in when taking a future bath. The tub was shiny, clean and smelled great and the crome was super shiny. When I took a bath after, the tub was scuzz-ring free under the waterline too. So I know the Vim got it all off.

By the time I was done, the entire bathroom looked really good and smelled nice and clean. So I had to try something else haha :-)

There were some scuff marks on the baseboards from my wheelchair which I normally use the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for, so I decided to give the Vim a shot this time. Got the black marks off immediately, and then wiped off and residue (minimal) with one swipe of the clean, damp sponge, and again left everything smelling nice and fresh.

Unfortunately, we own no white shoes or anything of the sort, so we couldn't test it out on that, but I did try it on the bottoms of some pots and pans my husband has a tendency to get marked up haha :-) It actually did not work so well on this job, disappointingly, but I've left it to sit on those stains for a while and will try and scrub it again in about 20 minutes. Sadly, I think about the only thing that's going to get that gunk off is baking soda. Or hydrochloric acid :-)

The washer and dryer also needed a good wipe-down, so tested the Vim there too. No problems, got them nice and clean, again smelling great, and very shiny with no residue.

Overall, I'd say this is definitely a multi use product, with the exception of baked on messes on stainless steel pots and pans.

The other thing I noticed is that it didn't sting my hands or dry out my skin if I didn't use gloves, unlike all the other cleaners I have, and it foams up a bit almost like soap. Quite honestly, my hands normally feel more dry after washing them with just plain liquid soap and water, or washing the dishes with dish soap. That's another plus.

Vim also did not have any fumes or harsh smells, meaning I could easily breathe while cleaning, unlike my other cleaners with which I have to wrap a towel around my mouth and nose to use. A much better alternative that cleaned almost all of the surfaces I used it on very well, and actually left them shining and smelling great. Very fresh!

Compared to my Lysol Bleach Toilet cleaner I normally use, my Mr. Clean MultiSurface Spray and a few others, I much prefer the Vim. To keep most surfaces clean, including the granite kitchen counter tops, all I really need to buy from now on is a bottle of Vim and some Windex for the mirrors and windows.

Considering the price of Vim compared to other products, the amount of product you receive for the money, the great job it does cleaning, and the little bit of product it takes to clean even a scuzzy bathtub up, this is definitely on my next shopping list. I was quite surprised when the bottle arrived as I did not expect it to be all that large. Very good value for the money. Even better with a coupon haha :-)

The only thing the company MUST improve is the bottle top. It's absolutely terrible and ends up being very messy. It needs one of those curved bottle tops (ala Toilet Duck) so you can squeeze it up under the toilet bowl rim and so it doesn't gum up until the flip top cap, making it difficult to close. That is the one and only thing about this really great product which I really really REALLY dislike. But as to the product itself, I can't see how they could improve it, except to maybe make a version with an oxygen type bleaching ingredient for super stained surfaces.

Thanks Chick Advisor and Vim! :-)

WHAT'S ADVERTISED

Vim Cream Lemon Scent is advertised as a hard-working cleaning product that "makes tough cleaning easy" and is a "versatile cleaner that can make things look new again". It is designed to clean a wide variety of surfaces without being too abrasive. The makers of Vim Cream Lemon Scent claim that it has the cleaning power to remove tough dirt without scratching most hard surfaces.

Vim actively advertises that it can be used safely on these surfaces:

- Barbecues
- Bath tubs
- Ceramic backsplashes, countertops, fixtures, flooring, walls and trim
- Enameled steel appliances
- Painted steel appliances
- Plastic patio furniture
- Porcelain sinks and fixtures
- Stainless steel appliances
- Stainless steel sinks
- White leather running shoes

For more information, the product website can be found here: http://www.vim.ca

THE REAL SCOOP

I've used Vim Cream Lemon Scent to clean a variety of surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom, and was suitably impressed with the product's efficacy. It is a creamy texture that seems quite gentle, and was good for cleaning the built-up grime on the bathtub and the kitchen stove range.

I was pleased with the results and the fact that using this gentle cream did not take too much effort. As a mom-to-be, I was also quite happy with the fact that the scent of the cream was not strong - it was fresh and lemony, instead of being a noxious chemical smell. The fresh scent was perfect for cleaning in teh bathroom and kitchen. A little bit of the product goes a long way, so I have a lot of it left for the days of cleaning ahead!

BOTTOM LINE

I don't go out of my way to refer friends/family to cleaning products, however this is one produt that I will considering buying again. The key feature for me is that it is effective without (seeming to be) harsh.

Which cleaning jobs did you use to test this product?

My kitchen sink kids running shoes washroom tub and sink

How staisfied/unsatisfied were you with the results?

Every time I buy a cheaper product I end up asking myself the stupid question..... Why did I do that knowing that Vim is the best product out there and does the best job.

Would I buy this again and/or recommend to a friend?

Absolutely! - I was very impressed with the way it cleaned the running shoes from dirt - works wonders on tough grime - don't know why I use other products when I know nothing else cleans like VIM !!!!!!!

Received the VIM Cream in the mail from the Product Review Club-was very happy!

I checked out the blog about the different uses and got some different ideas there and went to work right away.

I used it on my tub to get a film that I just couldn't get off from my regular bathroom spray. What a difference! It took it right off and my tub was sparkling white! Next up were my white running shoes that had seen better days. I used a little cream and voila, white again! Lastly I used it on my ceramic oven stove top. it has been a little abused over the years and I've tried different products to try and get rid of rings etc. on it. I heard you could use a razor blade and this special cleaner but seriously...who wants to sit there for an hour scraping stuff off with a razor blade? Used some Vim and amazingly most of the rings and stains came right off with a little elbow grease. I was especially pleased with that.

I really liked the lemony scent and found that it left a nice smell after cleaning. I would definitely buy this as well as recommend it to friends. Great product for tricky cleaning jobs!!

Thanks Product Review Club!!!

I used Vim Cream with microparticles to restore my daughter's running shoes back to it's original shade (white). I just put a little dab on soft cloth and removed the dirt and stains. I then moved onto the patio furniture! My old white (HA!) plastic patio furniture needed to be replaced, but after cleaning them with Vim Cream, they have been given new life! I am very satisfied with this product and love the results. I didn't think I could use Vim past the bathroom or kitchen. I loved the fresh lemon scent; it's a very powerful cleaning power all the while being a gentle cream cleanser. I will be definately buying more Vim in the future. Unlike other products, Vim isn't abrasive at all.

Thanks Chick Advisor for the opportunity!

1. Which cleaning jobs did you use to test this product?
I used Vim Cream to clean my stainless steel kitchen sink, my bathroom, my porcelain tub and sink. I even tried it out on a pair of dirty old running shoes just to see what the result would be :)

2. How satisfied/unsatisfied were you with the results?
I was very pleased with the overall cleaning results. It took very little effort to remove stains in the tub and sink, and the old white runner have a new life (although it didn't take the worn in stains out completely)

3. How did you like the product itself (texture, scent, compare to other brands, etc)?
The texture was perfect for kitchen and bathroom cleaning jobs! It allowed me to clean stuck on stains with very little effort. The scent was clean and fresh and wasn't too strong or chemical smelling.

4. Would you buy this again and/or recommend to a friend?
I would definitely recommend this product to my friends and relatives, and would definitely buy it again!

Thanks to the product review club for this freebie! I've been using VIM for several years and always liked the product. This time I used it to clean my bathtub and bathroom sinks. It has a pleasant lemon scent and isn't over powering either. When cleaning the tub you don't need a lot of cream because it works pretty well. I left the cream on the tub for about a minute before starting to clean. My tub came out very shinny and took off any residue very easily. I liked the fact it didn't leave a chalky residue, but washed away clean. In the bathroom sink it had the similar effect - easy to clean, lots of shine and nice smell. I'd definitely see myself buying VIM again for my household chores.