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Better Car Care Versatility All Purpose Cleaner

Concentrated all purpose cleaner, 1L makes up to 30 litres

Better Car Care Versatility All Purpose Cleaner

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Better Versatility is the Better Car Care all purpose cleaner (APC): a highly concentrated cleaner for a long list of interior and exterior jobs. It removes grease, grime, marks and stubborn dirt from hard and soft surfaces and leaves a clean, natural low sheen with no residue when it is buffed off properly.

  • Highly concentrated APC
  • Interior and exterior use
  • Hard and soft surfaces
  • 1:5 for engine bays and degreasing
  • 1:10 for general cleaning
  • 1:30 for delicate interiors
  • 1:50 to 1:200 in a wet vac
  • 1L makes up to 30 litres
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Better Versatility is the Better Car Care all purpose cleaner (APC): a highly concentrated cleaner for a long list of interior and exterior jobs. It removes grease, grime, marks and stubborn dirt from hard and soft surfaces and leaves a clean, natural low sheen with no residue when it is buffed off properly.

The dilution sets the job, from neat on stubborn spots and 1:5 for engine bays and degreasing to 1:30 on delicate interior surfaces and 1:50 to 1:200 in a wet vac or extractor. A 1 litre bottle makes up to 30 litres of ready to use cleaner and the 5 litre up to 150 litres. Decant the mix into a spray bottle before use.

Key features

  • Highly concentrated automotive APC
  • Interior and exterior, hard and soft surfaces
  • Removes grease, grime, dirt and marks
  • Natural low sheen, residue free finish
  • Suits wet vacs and extraction machines
  • 1L makes up to 30 litres, 5L up to 150 litres
  • Made in the UK

Dilution

  • Neat for stubborn spot removal
  • 1:5 for heavily soiled exterior areas, engine bays and degreasing
  • 1:10 for general interior and exterior cleaning
  • 1:30 for delicate interior surfaces and sensitive finishes
  • 1:50 to 1:200 in a wet vac or extraction machine

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Key features

  • Interior And Exterior
  • 1L Makes 30L
  • Neat to 1:200
  • Residue-Free Finish
  • Made in the UK

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Expert Notes

Better Versatility is the all purpose cleaner in the Better Car Care range, and the one bottle that does most jobs around the car once it is diluted properly. Neat it tackles stubborn spots, 1:5 handles engine bays and degreasing, 1:10 covers general interior and exterior cleaning, 1:30 suits delicate interior surfaces and 1:50 to 1:200 goes in a wet vac or extractor. A litre makes up to 30 litres. It is alkaline, about pH 12.5 as supplied, so wear gloves, test first and buff it off with a clean microfibre before it dries for a residue free, natural finish. Pair it with a soft detailing brush and Better Dressed for the tyres and trim after cleaning.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Engine bays
  • Door shuts
  • Interior plastics and trim
  • Exterior plastic trim
  • Carpets and upholstery
  • Fabric seats
  • Wet vac and extractor tanks

Caution: Pick the mildest dilution that does the job, test it on a hidden area first, and buff it off before it can dry.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
All Purpose Cleaner
Brand
Better Car Care
Product
Better Versatility
Use
Interior And Exterior Cleaning
Secondary Use
Wet Vac And Extraction Cleaning
Suitable For
Engine Bays, Door Shuts, Plastics, Trim, Carpets, Upholstery
Size
1L, 5L
Format
Concentrate
pH
About 12.5 As Supplied
Scent
Mild Citrus
Dilution
Neat, 1:5, 1:10, 1:30, 1:50 To 1:200
Application Method
Spray Bottle, Cloth Or Wet Vac
Agitate With
Detailing Brush
Wipe With
Clean Soft Microfibre Cloth
Finish
Natural Low Sheen, Residue Free
Safety
Gloves And Eye Protection
Pack Contents
Yield Up To 30L (1L), 150L (5L)
Country Of Origin
UK
Product Code
BCCAPC1L (1L), BCCAPC5L (5L)

How To Use

Hard surfaces

  1. Dilute to suit the job and decant into a spray bottle.
  2. Spray onto a cloth or directly onto the surface, avoiding overspray.
  3. Agitate stubborn dirt with a detailing brush.
  4. Buff off with a clean, soft microfibre cloth before it dries.
  5. On delicate finishes, wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.

Carpets and upholstery

  1. Spray the diluted mix onto the fabric.
  2. Work it in with a soft brush or a colourfast cloth.
  3. Avoid over wetting to prevent tide marks.
  4. In a wet vac, use 1:50 to 1:200 in the clean water tank.

Top Tip: Keep two labelled spray bottles ready, 1:10 for general jobs and 1:30 for delicate interior surfaces.

Performance Benefits

  • Removes grease, grime and marks
  • Degreases engine bays at 1:5
  • Cleans carpets and upholstery
  • Works in wet vacs and extractors
  • Leaves a natural low sheen
  • Up to 150 litres from 5 litres

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Better Versatility?

A highly concentrated all purpose cleaner for interior and exterior jobs on hard and soft surfaces.

How do I dilute it?

Neat for stubborn spots, 1:5 for engine bays and degreasing, 1:10 for general cleaning, 1:30 for delicate interiors and 1:50 to 1:200 in a wet vac.

How much does a bottle make?

A 1 litre bottle makes up to 30 litres of ready to use cleaner and the 5 litre up to 150 litres.

Can I use it in a wet vac or extractor?

Yes. Add it to the clean water tank at 1:50 to 1:200 and follow the machine maker's instructions.

Will it leave a residue?

No, when it is buffed off with a clean microfibre cloth before it dries, it leaves a natural low sheen.

Can I use it on carpets and seats?

Yes. Work the diluted mix in with a soft brush or colourfast cloth and avoid over wetting.

Do I need gloves?

Yes, wear gloves and eye protection, and keep it away from eyes and skin.

What sizes are there?

1 litre and 5 litre bottles.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use the mildest dilution that works.
  2. Test on a hidden area first.
  3. Label every spray bottle.
  4. Buff off before it dries.
  5. Avoid overspray onto glass.
  6. Do not over wet fabrics.
  7. Use 1:5 for engine bays.
  8. Rinse your brushes after use.

The Brand

Better Car Care

Better Car Care is a British car care brand run by Better Car Care Ltd from Biggleswade in Bedfordshire, with the motto Better products. Better results. Its range is short and covers every stage of a proper wash, from pre-wash and snow foam to shampoo, wheels, decontamination, drying and finishing, plus a wash mitt and a drying towel. The chemicals come in 1 litre and 5 litre bottles, most of them concentrates, and many are made in the UK. You will know the bottles by the black 8 ball logo with a B on it.

Each product has its own name: Suds is the shampoo, Ripper the citrus pre-wash, Thickness the snow foam and Versatility the all purpose cleaner, while Reaction removes iron fallout, BetTAR shifts tar and glue, Dressed does the tyres and Gloss is the quick detailer. The Lie Detector drying towel has a white side that shows any dirt your wash missed.

We stock the Better Car Care range online and in our Ilkeston shop. Good places to start are Suds car shampoo, Thickness snow foam and the Lie Detector drying towel.

Shop all Better Car Care
Better Car Care 5 litre range: rinse aid, APC, snow foam, pre-wash, wheel cleaner and shampoo

The Better Car Care range, stage by stage

Pre-wash. Ripper is a non-caustic citrus pre-wash, diluted up to 1:10 in a pump sprayer, for road dirt, bird droppings and bugs, and it doubles as an interior pre-spray. Thickness is a thick, high cling alkaline snow foam that loosens traffic film and grime before you touch the paint.

Wash. Suds is a highly concentrated pH neutral shampoo used at 1:600 to 1:800. It is kind to wax, sealants and ceramic coatings and safe on wraps and PPF. Use it with the plush Better Wash Mitt, whose long pile draws dirt away from the paint.

Wheels and decontamination. The wheel cleaner (Better Wheels) is a non-acid concentrate used from 1:3 to 1:15. Reaction is a pH neutral, colour changing iron fallout remover for paint and wheels, used neat or 1:1, and BetTAR is a ready to use solvent tar and glue remover.

Dry, finish and protect. The rinse aid (Better Drying) makes rinse water sheet off the bodywork and adds gloss and protection, the Lie Detector towel dries the rest, Gloss is a hydrophobic spray and wipe quick detailer, and the tyre and trim dressing (Better Dressed) gives tyres and rubber a deep sheen. Versatility, the all purpose cleaner, covers engine bays, door shuts, trim and carpets.

Shop by type: snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, iron and fallout removers, quick detailers and drying towels.

Better Car Care Snow Foam 1 litre on a pool table

Our Better Car Care wash routine

Starting from scratch? This is the wash we recommend with the Better Car Care range:

  1. Spray Ripper, diluted up to 1:10, on the lower panels, front and mirrors, let it work without drying, then rinse.
  2. Foam the car with Thickness, leave it a few minutes, then rinse from the top down.
  3. Clean the wheels with the wheel cleaner at 1:9, agitating with a soft wheel brush.
  4. Wash with Suds at 1:600 to 1:800 and the Better Wash Mitt, using two buckets with grit guards.
  5. Spray on the rinse aid, rinse it off, and dry with the Lie Detector towel, white side first.
  6. Finish with Gloss on the paint and Dressed on the tyres.

Every few months, or before a polish, decontaminate after the wash with Reaction for iron fallout and BetTAR for tar spots, then protect the paint again. Work on a cool car out of direct sunlight and never let any product dry on the paint. The tyre dressing and the tar remover are flammable, so use them outdoors, away from heat.

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