One All-Purpose Cleaner For All Your Car Detailing Needs

Article updated June 2017

Many products specialize in cleaning different vehicle surfaces, right? Did you know that Econo-Chem makes an all-purpose cleaner that eliminates the need for multiple cleaning products? Detail your entire car, inside and out, with just one cleaner — Econo-Clean.

What Constitutes a Good All-Purpose Cleaner?

A good car all-purpose cleaner like Econo-Clean contains gentle ingredients, so it doesn’t damage surfaces. It is also a versatile product made for professional detailers, that removes tough stains like grease, grime, stubborn dirt, and oil and  is safe for people, pets, and the environment.

Benefits of Using One Cleaner for All Your Detailing Needs

There are many benefits to using just one cleaner for all of your car detailing needs, including:

• Cost savings for those who are price conscious
• Convenience
• Reduces inventory
• Increases productivity and efficiency
• It takes less time to train new detailers
• Eliminates costly errors like irreversible damage from using the wrong cleaning product
• It avoids wasting time having to switch out cleaning products
• Easier to maintain WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) compliance with fewer hazardous chemicals on hand

The Role of pH Balance in Effective Cleaning?

The ingredients of a product are what give it its special cleaning powers. The higher the pH content, the more corrosive the solution is. Cleaning products with high pH can have excellent stain removal abilities but can also produce chemical reactions which can create toxic fumes, damage surfaces, and cause skin damage to users.

Econo-Clean is a non-corrosive, non-toxic, and non-flammable cleaner that contains no bleaching agents, phosphates, solvents, or acids. It maintains a balanced pH level safe for the cleaning surface, user, and environment.

Interior Car Detailing

When someone takes their vehicle in for car detailing, they expect a professional job that tackles dirt, grime, debris, and stains. Econo–Clean is a simple, effective cleaner for all interior car detailing needs, including fabric, carpet, leather, upholstery, door panels, dashboards, floor mats, windows, and more. To clean these surfaces properly, you need a cleaner that’s effective at removing grime and stains yet gentle enough not to damage the colour, texture, and overall appearance of a vehicle’s interior. 

Econo-Clean doesn’t contain harmful bleaching agents, phosphates, solvents, or acids and instead uses safe, non-toxic sodium-based agents to deep clean dirt, debris, grime, and stains that aren’t permanently bonded.

Carpet Shampoo

Professional auto detailers use Econo-Clean in a steam cleaner or carpet shampooer to tackle stubborn stains. The recommended dilution for heavy stains is 10:1; otherwise, we recommend a 50:1 dilution. 

Spot Stains on Carpets

Spray and soak stains using a 10:1 dilution. Agitate stains with a spray bottle or stiff brush, ensuring Econo-Clean works deep into the carpet base. For extra performance, pour boiled water to rinse the stain, and pat dry using a cloth or towel. 

Upholstery

To get upholstery looking new again, dilute 30:1 and spray directly onto the fabric. Agitate any stains with a stiff brush or the trigger from your spray bottle. Use a cloth or towel to remove the stain. 

Mirrors, Windows, and Glass

Make your mirrors, windows, and glass sparkle using a 120:1 dilution of Econo-Clean. Fill a spray bottle with water, add 1 tablespoon, and mist the area. For a streak-free shine, don’t mix the solution any stronger and use newspaper or paper towels to wipe the surface clean.

General Purpose

Econo-Clean replaces virtually all general-purpose cleaning products for interior and exterior car detailing needs. It smells great and leaves a fresh scent for that just-cleaned-vehicle feel. 

Exterior Car Detailing

Using the right all-purpose cleaner for a vehicle’s exterior is crucial to keeping it in excellent condition. Of course, a clean surface isn’t only about looking good, but proper vehicle cleaning can extend the longevity of tires and paint resilience — as long as you’re not exposing the vehicle to harsh chemicals. 

Exterior car detailing using a high-quality multi-purpose cleaner improves how the vehicle withstands sun, rain, and extreme weather. We carry sustainable commercial, industrial, and residential car cleaning products. Car detailing shops, automotive dealers, and individual vehicle owners trust Econo-Clean to help prevent sun damage and premature wear and tear on both paint and tires while leaving the interior and exterior of vehicles sparkling clean. Check out our exterior car cleaning post to lean more

How to Properly Dilute Econo-Clean for Various Car Detailing Tasks

Because Econo-Clean comes as a concentrated liquid, when it comes to using it in automotive surfaces, and care detailing needs, we recommend using three ratios of water-to-cleaner:

• Car exterior (30:1) - See more on how to clean your car exterior like a pro
• Engine degreasing (10:1)
• Leather and upholstery (30:1)
• Car detailing carpet cleaner ( 30:1)
• Spots and stains on car seats (10:1)
• Good degreaser for car rims (10:1)
• Floor mats (30:1)
• Car windows (120:1)

Ready to Switch to an All-Purpose Cleaner Used By Professionals?

If you’re tired of switching from bottle to bottle of endless car cleaning products, a multi-purpose cleaner simplifies your car detailing process while achieving professional results. Switch to a versatile all-purpose cleaner like Econo-Clean, the go-to cleaning solution for some of the top automotive shops and everyday dealerships across Canada, like:

• Ontario: Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Lexus, Dodge
• Alberta: Lamborghini, Infiniti, Ford Lincoln
• BC: Dodge Chrysler, GMC
• And many more

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