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# **cherry bomb**

**Skip it****49/100 **

strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) — cherry bomb doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$857K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+109.8%**

**Products**

**21**

**Brands**

**6**

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**104**

**Price range**

**$6.32–$156.01**

**Returns**

**0.3%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**31**

 ×0.30

Growth

**66**

 ×0.30

Competition

**40**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**20**

 ×0.10

Returns

**98**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +109.8% year over year.

26K13KSpike '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Feb, Mar, Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.5×

## **Competition**

- Zep84% - Cherry Bomb9% - Thrush3% - Zep Commercial1% - GOJO1% - Fast Orange1% - Other0%

The top 5 products take 64% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 6 brands and 104 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**6 **▲rising

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**104**

**Top 5 brand share**

**99%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 48 Ounce - Volcanic Rock and Emollients - Perfect for Mechanics and DIYers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nks5sHufL.jpg) [**Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 48 Ounce - Volcanic Rock and Emollients - Perfect for Mechanics and DIYers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSL3XM4)

Zep$8.604.7★4,51624%▼falling

2
![Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner 48 oz (Case of 4) - Volcanic Rock and Emollients - Perfect for mechanics and DIYers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YFye40WTL.jpg) [**Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner 48 oz (Case of 4) - Volcanic Rock and Emollients - Perfect for mechanics and DIYers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FVXFFCD)

Zep$34.064.7★4,51611%▼falling

3
![Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) 95124 - Removes Stubborn Industrial Soils Such As Grease Tar Carbon Asphalt Inks Resins Paints and Adhesives](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517moyOrDLL.jpg) [**Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) 95124 - Removes Stubborn Industrial Soils Such As Grease Tar Carbon Asphalt Inks Resins Paints and Adhesives**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1316WVK)

Zep$108.514.8★29811%▼falling

4
![Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 32 Oz (Pack of 1) 95104 - Blasts away dirt grease and grime](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+UQDW3-0L.jpg) [**Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 32 Oz (Pack of 1) 95104 - Blasts away dirt grease and grime**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWKWZK8Q)

Zep$14.914.5★459%▲rising

5
![Cherry Bomb 87521CB 87521 Glasspack Muffler](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Vsbf1HcZL.jpg) [**Cherry Bomb 87521CB 87521 Glasspack Muffler**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E5X4I8)

Cherry Bomb$34.664.5★6128%▲rising

6
![Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner - For Auto Marine RV & Home - 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gLRkzS5nL.jpg) [**Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner - For Auto Marine RV & Home - 1 Gallon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8P84K19)

Zep$11.324.6★4425%▲rising

7
![Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner - For Auto Marine RV & Home - 32 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cF4rP39jL.jpg) [**Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner - For Auto Marine RV & Home - 32 oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8P66KV6)

Zep$6.324.5★3704%▲rising

8
![Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner and Zep D-4000 Hand Soap Dispenser - 1 Gal (Case of 4) - 95124 - Heavy-Duty Shop Grade Formula](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BmtnkalUL.jpg) [**Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner and Zep D-4000 Hand Soap Dispenser - 1 Gal (Case of 4) - 95124 - Heavy-Duty Shop Grade Formula**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV2KZKVF)

Zep$156.014.8★854%—flat

9
![Thrush Glasspack Deep Performance Tone Inlet 2.5 Pipe Connection Outlet 2.5 Pipe](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/215BXeNuxoL.jpg) [**Thrush Glasspack Deep Performance Tone Inlet 2.5 Pipe Connection Outlet 2.5 Pipe**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00029J3KM)

Thrush$32.024.6★1,6013%▼falling

10

![Zep Cherry Bomb Industrial Hand Cleaner Gel with Pumice - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) - 1049525 - Heavy-Duty Shop Grade Formula Four Pumps Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51G5jOO8ObL.jpg) [**Zep Cherry Bomb Industrial Hand Cleaner Gel with Pumice - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) - 1049525 - Heavy-Duty Shop Grade Formula Four Pumps Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XPGRTR3)

Zep$119.484.8★7593%▼falling

11

![Zep Cherry Bomb 1 Gal (1 Bottle) - Refill Only - Pump not Included Red 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KmIEBl9dL.jpg) [**Zep Cherry Bomb 1 Gal (1 Bottle) - Refill Only - Pump not Included Red 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZHHB4G)

Zep$41.314.8★7593%▲rising

12

![Zep Cherry Bomb LV Industrial Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) - 329124 - Heavy-Duty Shop Grade Gel Formula with Pumice To Scrub Away Stubborn Industrial Soils Residues](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fIGVNeNwL.jpg) [**Zep Cherry Bomb LV Industrial Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) - 329124 - Heavy-Duty Shop Grade Gel Formula with Pumice To Scrub Away Stubborn Industrial Soils Residues**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082BB1HMS)

Zep$115.474.8★2982%—flat

13

![Zep Commercial Antimicrobial Hand Soap 1 Gallon R46124 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LsPMmLpDL.jpg) [**Zep Commercial Antimicrobial Hand Soap 1 Gallon R46124 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZTDCWK)

Zep$19.254.4★4072%—flat

14

![Zep Shell Shock Industrial Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) - 318524 - Made With Biodegradable Soy and Walnut-Based Formula For An Exceptional Clean](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FEq7W2PXL.jpg) [**Zep Shell Shock Industrial Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) - 318524 - Made With Biodegradable Soy and Walnut-Based Formula For An Exceptional Clean**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YCRGFZ3)

Zep$126.444.8★2341%—flat

15

![Zep Heavy-Duty TKO Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) R54824 - No Pump Refill Only - The GO-to Industrial Hand Cleaner for Pros that Actually Works!](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mCpOln6JL.jpg) [**Zep Heavy-Duty TKO Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) R54824 - No Pump Refill Only - The GO-to Industrial Hand Cleaner for Pros that Actually Works!**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7VRXLQ)

Zep$107.454.8★2831%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 21 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 48 Ounce - Volcanic Rock and Emollients - Perfect for Mechanics and DIYers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nks5sHufL.jpg)**Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 48 Ounce - Volcanic Rock and Emollients - Perfect for Mechanics and DIYers** Zep**$8.60**4.7★4,516 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSL3XM4) [![Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner 48 oz (Case of 4) - Volcanic Rock and Emollients - Perfect for mechanics and DIYers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YFye40WTL.jpg)**Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner 48 oz (Case of 4) - Volcanic Rock and Emollients - Perfect for mechanics and DIYers** Zep**$34.06**4.7★4,516 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FVXFFCD) [![Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) 95124 - Removes Stubborn Industrial Soils Such As Grease Tar Carbon Asphalt Inks Resins Paints and Adhesives](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517moyOrDLL.jpg)**Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 1 Gallon (Case of 4) 95124 - Removes Stubborn Industrial Soils Such As Grease Tar Carbon Asphalt Inks Resins Paints and Adhesives** Zep**$108.51**4.8★298 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1316WVK) [![Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 32 Oz (Pack of 1) 95104 - Blasts away dirt grease and grime](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+UQDW3-0L.jpg)**Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner - 32 Oz (Pack of 1) 95104 - Blasts away dirt grease and grime** Zep**$14.91**4.5★45 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWKWZK8Q) [![Cherry Bomb 87521CB 87521 Glasspack Muffler](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Vsbf1HcZL.jpg)**Cherry Bomb 87521CB 87521 Glasspack Muffler** Cherry Bomb**$34.66**4.5★612 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E5X4I8) [![Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner - For Auto Marine RV & Home - 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gLRkzS5nL.jpg)**Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner - For Auto Marine RV & Home - 1 Gallon** Zep**$11.32**4.6★442 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8P84K19) [![Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner - For Auto Marine RV & Home - 32 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cF4rP39jL.jpg)**Zep Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner - For Auto Marine RV & Home - 32 oz.** Zep**$6.32**4.5★370 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8P66KV6) [![Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner and Zep D-4000 Hand Soap Dispenser - 1 Gal (Case of 4) - 95124 - Heavy-Duty Shop Grade Formula](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BmtnkalUL.jpg)**Zep Cherry Bomb Hand Cleaner and Zep D-4000 Hand Soap Dispenser - 1 Gal (Case of 4) - 95124 - Heavy-Duty Shop Grade Formula** Zep**$156.01**4.8★85 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV2KZKVF)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Smell**27%

*“Amazing smell”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**25%

*“cleans great”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“The build quality feels solid”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“Decent price as well”*

**Efficiency**9%

*“Does it's job exceedingly well”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Works like it should”*

**Audio Quality**2%

*“Good sound”*

**Strength**2%

*“Strong and Works”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Perfect size”*

**Durability**1%

*“so the pump is quite durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Smell**24%

*“Does not Smell Good”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**13%

*“The cleaner doesn't clean very well”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Pricey”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Thouggr it was much larger on the ad”*

**Strength**3%

*“Not powerful degreaser”*

**Jamming/Clogging**3%

*“as the coarse particles inside can clog your sink”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“Get it elsewhere because obviously there's no quality control here”*

**Dispensing Mechanism**3%

*“Grit will destroy a wall dispenser”*

**Hard Feel**2%

*“Doesnt feel gritty like I would expect with pumice”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**1%

*“STRONG STUFF FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Leak-Proof27% - Size-Overall26% - Smell7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Value For Money5% - Functionality-Overall5% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Compatibility-Overall2% - Spray/Flow2% - Ease Of Cleaning2%