A professional-grade alkaline wheel and tire cleaner designed for all-in-one cleaning of both wheels and tires across all factory finishes. Ethos Car Care TOTAL Wheel & Tire Cleaner contains chelating agents that bind dissolved minerals, helping prevent water spots and mineral deposits during rinsing.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification
Surfactants
4 (cationic, amphoteric, anionic, nonionic)
Expert Analysis
This cleaner uses a multi-surfactant alkaline system with sodium metasilicate as the primary alkaline builder to break down brake dust and grime through high pH chemistry rather than acidic dissolution. The formulation combines all four surfactant types (cationic, amphoteric, anionic, nonionic) to provide versatile cleaning action on both rubber tire surfaces and various wheel finishes, while built-in corrosion inhibitors protect metal surfaces from alkaline damage.
Key Differentiators
- •True dual-surface formulation designed to clean both wheels and tires effectively in one product
- •Multi-surfactant system combining all four surfactant types for comprehensive cleaning versatility
- •Complete ingredient transparency with full disclosure of all 18 formulation components
Potential Concerns
- ⚠High alkalinity (pH 8.5) and 'Danger' signal word require careful handling and may cause skin/eye irritation
- ⚠Will strip existing tire dressings and wheel protectants, requiring reapplication after cleaning
Ingredients
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