Manufacturers
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Mr. Clean
Mr. Clean is both the name and the mascot of a popular P&G household cleaning product that was created by a marine ship-cleaning businessman in 1957. He was hoping to create a less corrosive and abrasive clean for embedded grease and grime on boats and docks. Mr. Clean (first name Veritably) was the successful product…
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Noxema Cleansing Cream
This is a facial, deep cleansing product in the Procter and Gamble family. It not only cleans and moisturizes the face, but also treats topical acne and blemishes. Its traditional signature cobalt blue jar has been used by consumers since 1914 when it was first sold as “Townsend R22” in Ocean City, Maryland as a…
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PeptoBismol
PeptoBismol is an over-the-counter remedy produced by Procter and Gamble for minor digestive upsets, including nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, and sour stomach. It is sold in the US, Canada, and the UK. It has been soothing stomachs for over 100 years, with an active ingredient (bismuth subsalicylate) in a bright pink liquid form. It was first…
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Prilosec Heartburn Medicine
Prilosec is the leading over the counter (OTC) heartburn medication, aimed at reducing the pain and discomfort of frequent heartburn (twice or more a week) through a 14 day, daily dosage pill. Procter & Gamble bought the rights to sell this unique proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug from its original manufacturer, AstraZeneca in 2003. With…
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Old Spice Cologne
Old Spice is the brand name for an entire line of men’s grooming products in the Procter and Gamble family. The line has expanded from the original men’s cologne and now offers other fragrances, shaving creams and gel, bar soaps, deodorants, body wash and spray items, as well as hair care and styling items all…
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Gain Laundry Detergent
Gain is a brand of laundry detergent manufactured by Procter and Gamble. Gain was introduced to the market back in 1969 as a stain removing detergent. In 1981, the company was able to grow and expand its products with its first scent. The company has been able to develop fantastic products with their trademark scent.…
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Scope Mouthwash Products
Scope is a brand of mouthwash manufactured by Procter & Gamble. Scope was introduced into the market in 1966 after many years of research. The brand has been trying to position itself in the market as a better tasting alternative to Listerine, which has been a long-term market leader in this industry. Scope was originally…
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Tide Laundry Products
Tide is a brand of laundry detergent manufactured by Procter & Gamble. The development of Tide dates back to the 1930s when a group of researchers embarked on a study to develop a heavy-duty synthetic detergent. This was initially referred to as Product X. After over 200,000 hours of research, the team still could not…