Abstract: The present invention discloses various embodiments and examples of a thickened aqueous abrasive cleanser capable of maintaining a smoothly flowable or plastic consistency over long periods of time. The cleanser is characterized by the ability to stably suspend abrasives while exhibiting excellent shelf stability over long periods of time with substantially no syneresis and being suitable for use where environmental requirements prevent the use of phosphates. This cleaner has the following ingredients:(a) a colloidal alumina thickener having an average particle size, in dispersion, of no more than about one micron;(b) an electrolyte/buffer;(c) a surfactant system including two surfactant components, one surfactant component comprising a fatty acid anionic surfactant, the other surfactant component comprising a selected bleach-stable surfactant or mixed surfactant;(d) a bleach; and(e) a particulate abrasive having an average particle size of about one to as much as 400 microns to provide scouring action.