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# **opal ice maker cleaning kit**

**Skip it****51/100 **

a small market ($269K/yr) — opal ice maker cleaning kit doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$269K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+316.0%**

**Products**

**14**

**Brands**

**10**

was 7 a year ago

**Sellers**

**19**

**Price range**

**$8.86–$59.03**

**Returns**

**0.7%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**13**

 ×0.30

Growth

**86**

 ×0.30

Competition

**31**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**53**

 ×0.10

Returns

**94**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +316.0% year over year.

18K9KPrime Day '24Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Apr, Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 11.7×

## **Competition**

- Profile23% - Typhur18% - GE Profile18% - Essential Values14% - YoLandBuild9% - xcivi5% - Other (4 brands)13%

The top 5 products take 69% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 19 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**10 **▲rising

was 7 a year ago

**Sellers**

**19**

**Top 5 brand share**

**82%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![GE Profile Opal Upgrade Kit for Nugget Ice Maker Includes Stainless Steel Scoop + Magnetic Holder Scale Inhibiting Filter Descaling 6 Pack Powder Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fiMZ+AvdL.jpg) [**GE Profile Opal Upgrade Kit for Nugget Ice Maker Includes Stainless Steel Scoop + Magnetic Holder Scale Inhibiting Filter Descaling 6 Pack Powder Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPGMC153)

Profile$59.034.3★11319%▲rising

2
![GE Profile Opal | Cleaning Supplies Kit for Opal Nugget Ice Maker | Ice Machine Cleaner Kit Includes (1) 5 oz Bottles of Cleaning Solution (1) Cleaning Sponge](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VI1IwyU3L.jpg) [**GE Profile Opal | Cleaning Supplies Kit for Opal Nugget Ice Maker | Ice Machine Cleaner Kit Includes (1) 5 oz Bottles of Cleaning Solution (1) Cleaning Sponge**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3FFFRC)

GE Profile$27.854.2★1,31618%▼falling

3
![Typhur Ice Maker Cleaner and Descaler 12 Packs Pure Citric Acid Powder Universal Descaling Solution Nickel Safe for Countertop Ice Machines Also Compatible with Coffee Makers and Kettles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x0r4P31WL.jpg) [**Typhur Ice Maker Cleaner and Descaler 12 Packs Pure Citric Acid Powder Universal Descaling Solution Nickel Safe for Countertop Ice Machines Also Compatible with Coffee Makers and Kettles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6KWSXWZ)

Typhur$24.214.2★3714%▲rising

4
![Essential Values Ice Machine Cleaner and Descaler 2 Pack x 16 fl oz Nickel Safe Descaler Ice Maker Cleaner Compatible with All Major Brands (Scotsman KitchenAid) Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TA+4iIzmL.jpg) [**Essential Values Ice Machine Cleaner and Descaler 2 Pack x 16 fl oz Nickel Safe Descaler Ice Maker Cleaner Compatible with All Major Brands (Scotsman KitchenAid) Made in the USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QVMXTDL)

Essential Values$18.124.5★18,4519%▲rising

5
![Ice Machine Cleaner Maker Descaler - 48 clean Tablets Compatible with Frigidaire Opal GE Profile Kitchenaid Nickel Safe Scale Remover for Countertop Nugget Ice Makers-Odor-Free Crystal Clear Ice](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fYEpjnhcL.jpg) [**Ice Machine Cleaner Maker Descaler - 48 clean Tablets Compatible with Frigidaire Opal GE Profile Kitchenaid Nickel Safe Scale Remover for Countertop Nugget Ice Makers-Odor-Free Crystal Clear Ice**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXXX8BLN)

YoLandBuild$9.894.4★1629%▲rising

6
![xcivi 6 Pack Ice Maker Descaling Powder Compatible with GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker Citric Acid Descaling Powder Removes Mineral Deposits and Scale Build-up Enhanced Ice Performance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+oyD7wwWL.jpg) [**xcivi 6 Pack Ice Maker Descaling Powder Compatible with GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker Citric Acid Descaling Powder Removes Mineral Deposits and Scale Build-up Enhanced Ice Performance**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5W5PBMW)

xcivi$12.544.4★205%▼falling

7
![ACTIVE Ice Machine Cleaner Maker Descaler - 32 fl oz (8 Uses) Nickel Safe Ice Maker Cleaner Solution - Compatible with Whirlpool 4396808 Scotsman Manitowoc Hoshizaki GE Opal Cleaning Kit - USA Made](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PF+kI91tL.jpg) [**ACTIVE Ice Machine Cleaner Maker Descaler - 32 fl oz (8 Uses) Nickel Safe Ice Maker Cleaner Solution - Compatible with Whirlpool 4396808 Scotsman Manitowoc Hoshizaki GE Opal Cleaning Kit - USA Made**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJH7HK7H)

ACTIVE$19.154.5★7,4235%▼falling

8
![Ice Machine Cleaner Descaler Tablets-36Pack Ice Maker Cleaner Compatible with Frigidaire Opal GE Profile Kitchenaid Nickel Safe Scale Remover for Countertop Nugget Ice Makers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gI4NYfPZL.jpg) [**Ice Machine Cleaner Descaler Tablets-36Pack Ice Maker Cleaner Compatible with Frigidaire Opal GE Profile Kitchenaid Nickel Safe Scale Remover for Countertop Nugget Ice Makers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSFSS8DD)

USKICH$11.334.4★1,8835%▲rising

9
![Typhur Ice Maker Cleaner and Descaler 4 Individually Packed Uses 100% Pure Citric Acid Powder Improve Ice Taste Nickel Safe Compatible with Euhomy Frigidaire Opal GE Profile](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IHeMWiqaL.jpg) [**Typhur Ice Maker Cleaner and Descaler 4 Individually Packed Uses 100% Pure Citric Acid Powder Improve Ice Taste Nickel Safe Compatible with Euhomy Frigidaire Opal GE Profile**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6L7GZDR)

Typhur$10.934.2★374%▲rising

10

![GE Profile Opal Carbon Replacement Water Filter for Opal Nugget Ice Maker | Cleans and Filters Water for Fresh Ice | Replace Every 3 Months for Best Results | Easy Install | Pack of 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZVbPg3eKL.jpg) [**GE Profile Opal Carbon Replacement Water Filter for Opal Nugget Ice Maker | Cleans and Filters Water for Fresh Ice | Replace Every 3 Months for Best Results | Easy Install | Pack of 1**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K4HG1XL)

Profile$16.084.5★2,9944%▼falling

11

![Essential Values Ice Machine Cleaner and Descaler 16 fl oz - Ice Maker Cleaner and Descaler - Compatible with All Major Brands (Scotsman KitchenAid Affresh Opal Manitowoc)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PweGIUemL.jpg) [**Essential Values Ice Machine Cleaner and Descaler 16 fl oz - Ice Maker Cleaner and Descaler - Compatible with All Major Brands (Scotsman KitchenAid Affresh Opal Manitowoc)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZK0UG3)

Essential Values$13.274.5★18,4513%▼falling

12

![Sweetums Signatures Opal Descaling Powder Replacement for GE Profile Opal Descaling Powder (NSF Certified - 6 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WkRpqWKjL.jpg) [**Sweetums Signatures Opal Descaling Powder Replacement for GE Profile Opal Descaling Powder (NSF Certified - 6 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHN8BDWW)

Sweetums Signatures$15.044.0★82%▲rising

13

![Essential Values Distiller Cleaner Descaler - 2 LBS Water Distiller Cleaner - Citric Acid for Cleaning Powder for Distilling Machines Kettles - Remove Limescale & Mineral Buildup](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JWBkM6uWL.jpg) [**Essential Values Distiller Cleaner Descaler - 2 LBS Water Distiller Cleaner - Citric Acid for Cleaning Powder for Distilling Machines Kettles - Remove Limescale & Mineral Buildup**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FPWY1CF)

Essential Values$24.164.7★4,4812%▲rising

14

![XANGNIER Ice Machine Cleaner Brush Kits Countertop Ice Maker Cleaning Tools Accessories-2 Pcs Extra Long Pipe Drain Cleaners Brush and 8 Pcs Small Crevice Cleaning Brush for Tight Spaces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hv94QwE8L.jpg) [**XANGNIER Ice Machine Cleaner Brush Kits Countertop Ice Maker Cleaning Tools Accessories-2 Pcs Extra Long Pipe Drain Cleaners Brush and 8 Pcs Small Crevice Cleaning Brush for Tight Spaces**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXP8LZRV)

XANGNIER$8.864.4★2511%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 14 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![GE Profile Opal Upgrade Kit for Nugget Ice Maker Includes Stainless Steel Scoop + Magnetic Holder Scale Inhibiting Filter Descaling 6 Pack Powder Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fiMZ+AvdL.jpg)**GE Profile Opal Upgrade Kit for Nugget Ice Maker Includes Stainless Steel Scoop + Magnetic Holder Scale Inhibiting Filter Descaling 6 Pack Powder Kit** Profile**$59.03**4.3★113 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPGMC153) [![GE Profile Opal | Cleaning Supplies Kit for Opal Nugget Ice Maker | Ice Machine Cleaner Kit Includes (1) 5 oz Bottles of Cleaning Solution (1) Cleaning Sponge](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VI1IwyU3L.jpg)**GE Profile Opal | Cleaning Supplies Kit for Opal Nugget Ice Maker | Ice Machine Cleaner Kit Includes (1) 5 oz Bottles of Cleaning Solution (1) Cleaning Sponge** GE Profile**$27.85**4.2★1,316 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3FFFRC) [![Typhur Ice Maker Cleaner and Descaler 12 Packs Pure Citric Acid Powder Universal Descaling Solution Nickel Safe for Countertop Ice Machines Also Compatible with Coffee Makers and Kettles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x0r4P31WL.jpg)**Typhur Ice Maker Cleaner and Descaler 12 Packs Pure Citric Acid Powder Universal Descaling Solution Nickel Safe for Countertop Ice Machines Also Compatible with Coffee Makers and Kettles** Typhur**$24.21**4.2★37 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6KWSXWZ) [![Essential Values Ice Machine Cleaner and Descaler 2 Pack x 16 fl oz Nickel Safe Descaler Ice Maker Cleaner Compatible with All Major Brands (Scotsman KitchenAid) Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TA+4iIzmL.jpg)**Essential Values Ice Machine Cleaner and Descaler 2 Pack x 16 fl oz Nickel Safe Descaler Ice Maker Cleaner Compatible with All Major Brands (Scotsman KitchenAid) Made in the USA** Essential Values**$18.12**4.5★18,451 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QVMXTDL) [![Ice Machine Cleaner Maker Descaler - 48 clean Tablets Compatible with Frigidaire Opal GE Profile Kitchenaid Nickel Safe Scale Remover for Countertop Nugget Ice Makers-Odor-Free Crystal Clear Ice](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fYEpjnhcL.jpg)**Ice Machine Cleaner Maker Descaler - 48 clean Tablets Compatible with Frigidaire Opal GE Profile Kitchenaid Nickel Safe Scale Remover for Countertop Nugget Ice Makers-Odor-Free Crystal Clear Ice** YoLandBuild**$9.89**4.4★162 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXXX8BLN) [![xcivi 6 Pack Ice Maker Descaling Powder Compatible with GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker Citric Acid Descaling Powder Removes Mineral Deposits and Scale Build-up Enhanced Ice Performance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+oyD7wwWL.jpg)**xcivi 6 Pack Ice Maker Descaling Powder Compatible with GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker Citric Acid Descaling Powder Removes Mineral Deposits and Scale Build-up Enhanced Ice Performance** xcivi**$12.54**4.4★20 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5W5PBMW) [![ACTIVE Ice Machine Cleaner Maker Descaler - 32 fl oz (8 Uses) Nickel Safe Ice Maker Cleaner Solution - Compatible with Whirlpool 4396808 Scotsman Manitowoc Hoshizaki GE Opal Cleaning Kit - USA Made](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PF+kI91tL.jpg)**ACTIVE Ice Machine Cleaner Maker Descaler - 32 fl oz (8 Uses) Nickel Safe Ice Maker Cleaner Solution - Compatible with Whirlpool 4396808 Scotsman Manitowoc Hoshizaki GE Opal Cleaning Kit - USA Made** ACTIVE**$19.15**4.5★7,423 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJH7HK7H) [![Ice Machine Cleaner Descaler Tablets-36Pack Ice Maker Cleaner Compatible with Frigidaire Opal GE Profile Kitchenaid Nickel Safe Scale Remover for Countertop Nugget Ice Makers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gI4NYfPZL.jpg)**Ice Machine Cleaner Descaler Tablets-36Pack Ice Maker Cleaner Compatible with Frigidaire Opal GE Profile Kitchenaid Nickel Safe Scale Remover for Countertop Nugget Ice Makers** USKICH**$11.33**4.4★1,883 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSFSS8DD)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Ease Of Cleaning**32%

*“cleans really well”*

**Ease Of Use**13%

*“The packs are easy to open”*

**Efficiency**12%

*“Works ok”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Excellent product”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Good value”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“Works like it should”*

**Smell**3%

*“There is not a huge smell”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%

*“clear instructions”*

**Filtration**1%

*“These filters are a great precise”*

**Strength**1%

*“Effective”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Ease Of Cleaning**21%

*“machine still not clean”*

**Value For Money**11%

*“A costly price to pay”*

**Durability**8%

*“Broke my machine”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“Didnt work”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**5%

*“Directions are Incomplete”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Absolute garbage and waste of my time”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“It comes in a little tablet thats larger than a dime”*

**Filtration**3%

*“Poor Quailty Filters”*

**Smell**3%

*“Did not work on my ice machine still has a mildew smell after 4 tabs”*

**Ice Maker**3%

*“run the cleaning cycle my ice would be a citric acid nightmare”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Filtration14% - Compatibility-Overall13% - Advertised Vs Actual Product12% - Value For Money10% - Functionality-Overall10% - Size-Overall9% - Leak-Proof5% - Ease Of Cleaning5% - Ice Maker3% - Defective Material/Parts3%