Mr. Clean has that certain je ne sais quoi that women love, even though many of them don't even know his first name.
Mr. Clean reportedly became the top-selling household cleaner within the first six months of being on the market. And women all over the U.S. were swooning over his increasing popularity and his penchant for cleanliness made him a big catch.
But what is his first name?
Mr. Clean remained nameless for about five years, and in 1962 after a promotion was held for the domestic mascot, he was given the name 'Veritably.'
Mr. Clean set a new trend in 1963 when it became the first liquid household cleaner available in a plastic bottle. Then in 1968, Mr. Clean became available in pine aroma, accoridng to its Web site.
Learn more about Mr. Veritably Clean in the slideshow ahead.
Brides love Mr.Clean A star is born! Chicago Art Director, Ernie Allen, draws Mr. Clean as a muscular, tan, bald man who cleans things very well. Meanwhile, the brand’s jingle is written and recorded on a tape recorder by Thomas Scott Cadden at his home in Skokie, IL. It will later become the longest running jingle in television history.mrclean.comGrandmothers love Mr.Clean P&G launches the first Mr. Clean product: an all-purpose liquid that can be used to clean hard surfaces, laundry, jewelry and more. The first TV commercial airs on WDTV/KDKA in Pittsburgh, PA. In just six months Mr. Clean becomes America’s top selling household cleaner!mrclean.comGive Mr.Clean a Contrary to popular belief, Mr. Clean really does have a first name. After five years without one, he was finally dubbed “Veritably” as the result of the “Give Mr. Clean a First Name" promotion.mrclean.comMr.Clean.The man behind the shine. In celebration of his 24th anniversary as "The Man behind the Shine," all Mr. Clean television commercials are added to the UCLA Film Television and Radio Archives. mrclean.comMr. Clean is fabulous at 40! In honor of its anniversary and the changing role of men in the home, the brand launches the search for men “Like Mr. Clean.”mrclean.comMr.Clean Magic Eraser: Mr. Clean introduces the revolutionary new product Magic Eraser! mrclean.comMr. Clean gathers an army of “look a-likes” to clean up after the Guinness record-setting World’s Largest Gingerbread House in the Mall of America.in 2008, combined with with Febreze to introduce a new All Purpose spray, cleaner and Magic Eraser.mrclean.com
