BiodegradableAlcohols C9-11 ethoxylated: Readily biodegradable, 72% biodegradation.HardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
Color ChangeIron-reactive formula with visible color change indicator.HardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
Deepest CleanRanked #4 among 37 wheel cleaners for deepest clean.BiodegradableReadily biodegradableHardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
BiodegradableThe surface-active substances contained in the product meet the requirement of the EU Detregent Regulation ( EC/648/2004 ) for ultimate biodegradability for surfactants in detergentsColor ChangeIron-reactive formula with visible color change indicator.
Best ValueRanked #5 among 55 wheel cleaners for value ($0.04/oz effective).BiodegradableBiologisk nedbrytbarHardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
GentlestRanked #2 among 37 wheel cleaners for gentleness.BiodegradableBiologisk nedbrytbarColor ChangeIron-reactive formula with visible color change indicator.HardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
BiodegradableD-Glucopyranose oligomeric decyl octyl glycosides DOC decrease 100% in 28 days OECD 301E, readily biodegradableColor ChangeIron-reactive formula with visible color change indicator.HardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
Most Surfactants7 surfactants — ranked #2 among 58 wheel cleaners.BiodegradableThe contained surfactants are easily biodegradableHardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
Deepest CleanRanked #5 among 37 wheel cleaners for deepest clean.Most AlkalinepH 13.6 — ranked #2 most alkaline among 59 wheel cleaners with pH data.HardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
Deepest CleanRanked #3 among 37 wheel cleaners for deepest clean.Most AlkalinepH 15.0 — ranked #1 most alkaline among 59 wheel cleaners with pH data.HardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
Color ChangeIron-reactive formula with visible color change indicator.HardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
High pH alkaline cleaning saponifies oils and brake dust, while triple surfactant system emulsifies and lifts contaminants. EDTA chelates metal ions and hard water minerals.
Best ValueRanked #2 among 55 wheel cleaners for value ($0.02/oz effective).BiodegradableCocamidopropyl betaine readily biodegradable; Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate not applicable (inorganic); Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether rapidly degradableHardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
BiodegradableSodium thioglycolate (367-51-1) Readily biodegradable in water; 1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivatives, hydroxides, inner salts (61789-40-0) Readily biodegradable in waterColor ChangeIron-reactive formula with visible color change indicator.HardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
Dual-action hybrid: Extreme alkaline chemistry (pH 13) dissolves organic soils and brake dust while thioglycolate chelates iron particles producing visible purple color change. Six surfactants provide emulsification and foam.
Deepest CleanRanked #2 among 37 wheel cleaners for deepest clean.Most AlkalinepH 13.0 — ranked #5 most alkaline among 59 wheel cleaners with pH data.Most Surfactants6 surfactants — ranked #5 among 58 wheel cleaners.Color ChangeIron-reactive formula with visible color change indicator.HardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
Deepest CleanRanked #1 among 37 wheel cleaners for deepest clean.Most Surfactants7 surfactants — ranked #3 among 58 wheel cleaners.BiodegradableSodium metasilicate pentahydrate rapidly degradable; Cocamidopropyl betaine rapidly degradableHardwaterContains chelating agents that help prevent water spots and mineral deposits.
