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Citrus All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate

alkaline-basedconcentrateheavy-dutyenthusiast-gradedanger-labeldilutable

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

13.6

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

18 disclosed
Tetrasodium EDTA1 – 5
CAS: 64-02-8Chelator
Sodium metasilicate1 – 5
CAS: 6834-92-0Cleaning Agent
D-Limonene0.5 – 1.5
CAS: 5989-27-5Cleaning Agent
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Carrier
C9-11 Alcohols Ethoxylated 4- 6EON/D
CAS: 68439-46-3Cleaning Agent
Ethoxylated Cocammonium ChlorideN/D
CAS: 61791-10-4Cleaning Agent
Propylene GlycolN/D
CAS: 57-55-6Solvent
Sodium Caprylyl SulfonateN/D
CAS: 5324-84-5Surfactant
Sodium GlycolateN/D
CAS: 2836-32-0Chelator
Trisodium NTAN/D
CAS: 5064-31-3Chelator
Acid Orange 7N/D
CAS: 633-96-5Colorant
Sodium HydroxideN/D
CAS: 1310-73-2pH Adjuster
IsopropanolN/D
CAS: 67-63-0Preservative

Source: full disclosure supplement

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Hazard
H314 - Causes severe skin burns
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

High pH alkaline product requiring careful handling with full PPE