Calgon

Bath product brand

Calgon is a brand name for water-softening products, originally a powder added to laundry or bathwater to reduce mineral buildup.

The name became widely known through advertisements promising to "take me away" to relaxation: Calgon, take me away!

That slogan survives as a humorous plea for escape from stress.

bath

soak

Saturate with liquid

suds · warmth · hydrotherapy · detoxify · moisturize · cleansing · bath salts · bath oil · bubble bath · hot water

relaxation

pampering

Lavish attentive care

rejuvenate · spa · de-stress · indulgence · escape · retreat · stress relief · quiet time · sanctuary · leisure

laundry

detergent

Chemical cleaning agent

softener · fabric softener · linens · towels · textiles · gentle · fresh · clean clothes · wash cycle · brightening

brand

trademark

Registered commercial identifier

advertising · iconic · classic · household name · marketing · consumer product · retail · supermarket · recognizable · nostalgic

water-softening

limescale

Mineral buildup from water

pipes · appliances · washing machine · dishwasher · water quality · magnesium · sediment · softener · plumbing · residue

Categories
Opposites
cleanliness/hygiene state

Calgondirty

Not clean

filthy · grimy · messy · unkempt · soiled

stress and escape

Calgonstress

Pressure, mental or vocal

daily grind · overwhelm · drudgery · chaos · burden

water treatment

Calgonhard water

Mineral-heavy tap supply

limescale · mineral deposits · scale buildup · dirty · grime

Family

gone, calcium

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G