Best Value
$0.34/oz
Environmentally conscious detailers, users with delicate/sensitive wheel finishes, carbon ceramic brake owners
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
Chelation-based cleaning with mild acid boost - GLDA binds metal ions while citric acid provides gentle acidic cleaning
Surfactants
1
Expert Analysis
Adam's now has two wheel cleaners with completely different philosophies: the regular Wheel Cleaner uses thioglycolate for color-changing iron reaction at neutral pH, while this Eco-Strength uses biodegradable chelation chemistry with mild acid for an environmentally-friendly approach. The Eco version is unique in the database as the first mildly acidic wheel cleaner (pH 5.5-6). The trace 1,4-dioxane (0.000092%) is a common contaminant in ethoxylated ingredients and is far below levels of concern, but does trigger Prop 65 disclosure. The 'Direct Release to Environment' claim and biodegradable ingredients make this attractive for mobile detailers and environmentally conscious users.
Key Differentiators
- •First mildly acidic wheel cleaner in database (pH 5.5-6)
- •Eco-friendly formulation with biodegradable ingredients
- •GLDA chelator is readily biodegradable alternative to EDTA
- •Plant-derived surfactant (undecyl glucoside from sugar)
- •Natural citric acid instead of harsh mineral acids
- •Safe for carbon ceramic brakes
- •No color-changing indicator - different approach than thioglycolate products
- •Very low hazard profile (Warning vs Danger)
Ingredients
Source: sds section 3
Safety Profile
Shall not be classified as carcinogenic per SDS Section 11