
Citrus All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate
Best Value
$0.94/oz
A high-concentration alkaline degreaser utilizing sodium metasilicate for heavy-duty cleaning across interior and exterior automotive surfaces.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification degreasing
Surfactants
1 (anionic, nonionic, cationic)
Expert Analysis
Uses sodium metasilicate as the primary alkaline cleaning agent at pH 13.6, providing strong degreasing capability through saponification of oils and fats. The concentrate format offers three dilution ratios (4:1 for heavy degreasing, 10:1 for interior surfaces, 20:1 for light cleaning) to adjust alkalinity and surfactant concentration for different applications. The multi-surfactant system combines anionic, nonionic, and cationic types to handle diverse soil types across both interior and exterior surfaces.
Key Differentiators
- •High pH 13.6 formulation provides stronger degreasing action than typical pH 12-13 all-purpose cleaners
- •Multi-chelator system with EDTA, glycolate, and NTA
- •d-Limonene citrus degreasing boost
- •Three specific dilution ratios allow precise alkalinity adjustment from heavy degreasing to delicate interior cleaning
- •Sodium metasilicate chemistry offers superior grease cutting compared to standard hydroxide-based alkaline cleaners
Potential Concerns
- ⚠pH 13.6 requires careful handling and appropriate PPE due to Danger signal word classification
- ⚠High alkalinity may damage delicate surfaces, anodized aluminum, or certain wheel finishes even when diluted
- ⚠Sodium metasilicate can leave white residue if not thoroughly rinsed, particularly problematic on dark surfaces
Ingredients
Source: full disclosure supplement
Safety Profile
High pH alkaline product requiring careful handling with full PPE