Trusted Home Appliance Care Since 1958
For nearly seven decades, Glisten® has been America’s trusted partner in household appliance maintenance and cleaning solutions. As a proud member of the Summit Brands family, we’ve dedicated ourselves to a single mission: helping homeowners keep their hardest-working appliances running at peak performance, year after year.
The Problem We Solve
Your dishwasher cleans your dishes. Your washing machine cleans your clothes. Your garbage disposal handles food waste daily. But what cleans the cleaners?
While these essential appliances work tirelessly to maintain your home, they accumulate their own hidden problems—grease deposits in dishwasher spray arms, limescale buildup on heating elements, food sludge in disposal chambers, detergent residue in washer drums, and odor-causing bacteria in gaskets and seals. Over time, this invisible buildup doesn’t just create unpleasant smells; it actively degrades your appliances’ cleaning power and shortens their lifespan.
Why Glisten Exists
Glisten was born from a simple observation: most American households replace their appliances years before they should—not because of mechanical failure, but because of neglect. Hard water deposits, detergent film, and hidden grime quietly erode performance until the machine seems ready for replacement.
We believe the right cleaner, used consistently, can add functional years to every dishwasher, disposal, and washer you own. That’s why we engineer specialized formulas for specific appliance internals, not generic surface cleaning. A dishwasher pump seal faces different chemistry than a washing machine gasket. A disposal grinding chamber demands its own unique approach. This specialization means every Glisten product targets the exact buildup pattern its machine produces, extending service life where broad-spectrum cleaners simply can’t reach.
Our Product Philosophy
Targeted, Not Generic
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Each Glisten formula is engineered for a specific appliance type, addressing the unique challenges of dishwashers, washing machines, garbage disposals, and coffee makers with precision.
Powerful Yet Safe
Our EPA-registered, eco-friendly formulations deliver professional-grade cleaning power without harsh chemicals. Every product is phosphate-free, septic-safe, and contains no chlorine bleach—safe for homes with children, pets, and sensitive skin.
Zero-Scrub Convenience
Simply drop a tablet, pour a pouch, or run a cycle. Our formulas do the hard work, penetrating hidden areas that manual scrubbing can’t reach—from spray arms and drain lines to gasket folds and grinding chambers.
Machine-Compatible Chemistry
Glisten cleaners use citric acid, sodium carbonate, and oxygen-activated compounds that clean without corroding stainless steel, plastic, or rubber seals. Unlike abrasive DIY solutions, our formulas protect gaskets and hoses while delivering superior results.
Our Journey
1958 – Summit Brands is founded, establishing a legacy of innovative household care solutions.
2009 – Glisten launches its inaugural Dishwasher Cleaner, targeting the limescale and grease buildup that standard detergents leave behind.
2012 – We expand into disposal care with a dedicated Garbage Disposal Cleaner, addressing odors and buildup that ice cubes and citrus peels never fully solve.
2015 – Glisten completes its appliance care triad with Washing Machine Cleaner, designed for both front-load and top-load drum hygiene.
2018 – Coffee Maker Cleaner joins the family, bringing professional descaling power to home brewers.
2020-Present – Continuous innovation in formulation and sustainability, with expanded product lines serving millions of households nationwide.
The Glisten Difference
Advanced Cleaning Technology
Our patented oxygen-activated process destroys odor-causing mold and mildew at the source rather than masking them. This targeted approach works in sealed dishwasher interiors, drain lines, and gasket folds where generic sprays can’t reach.
Proven Results
With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars across major retailers, customers consistently report stubborn odors eliminated (93% of reviews), noticeably fresher machine smell (88%), and simple single-step processes (85%).
Environmental Responsibility
We’re committed to formulations that work with your home’s systems, not against them. All Glisten products are septic-safe and designed to rinse completely, leaving no harmful residues on your dishes, laundry, or in your drain lines.
Our Product Family
- Glisten Dishwasher Cleaner – Penetrates hidden grease and limescale on racks, walls, and spray arms that ordinary wash cycles miss
- Glisten Garbage Disposal Cleaner – Foaming action scrubs grinding chambers and splash guards where food sludge collects
- Glisten Washing Machine Cleaner – Strips detergent film and residue from drums, gaskets, and hoses that transfer onto clean laundry
- Glisten Coffee Maker Cleaner – Dissolves mineral scale and oily residue that affect taste and brewing temperature
- Glisten Appliance Care Kit – Complete maintenance system for multiple kitchen devices
The Reality of Appliance Neglect
The statistics tell a concerning story:
- 63% of homeowners admit they rarely or never deep clean their dishwasher
- The average US household goes 7 months between dishwasher cleaning cycles
- 42% skip cleaning their garbage disposal for an entire year or longer
- 58% have never run a dedicated cleaning cycle on their washing machine
This neglect costs families thousands in premature appliance replacement and reduced cleaning performance. Glisten exists to change this pattern.
Our Commitment to You
At Glisten, we don’t just sell cleaning products—we’re advocates for appliance longevity and household efficiency. We believe that with proper care, your machines should serve you reliably for their full design life and beyond.
Every formula we develop undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it delivers on our core promises: eliminate hidden buildup, restore peak performance, extend appliance lifespan, and leave a refreshing clean scent throughout your home.
Join Millions of Satisfied Households
Since 1958, Glisten has been the choice of homeowners who understand that regular appliance maintenance isn’t optional—it’s essential. From first-time apartment dwellers to multi-generational family homes, our products deliver the professional-grade results you’d expect from a commercial service, with the convenience of a simple monthly routine.