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Car Chem Citrus Clean

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Car-Chem Citrus Clean is an all purpose cleaner that can be used on virtually anything inside and outside your vehicle! Whether it be for removing carpet stains, or cleaning wheel arches our Citrus Cleaner will cope admirably. Simply dilute with water to your requirements or to our recommended guidelines and you'll have a long lasting, fast acting, and very effective safe cleaner.

  • Citrus-based all purpose cleaner
  • Works inside and outside the car
  • Lifts ground-in carpet and fabric stains
  • Clears road film from wheel arches
  • Lifts road film from engine bays
  • Dilutes with water up to 25:1
  • Leaves a fresh, natural scent
  • Available in 500ml and 5L
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Full Description

Car-Chem Citrus Clean is an all purpose cleaner that can be used on virtually anything inside and outside your vehicle! Whether it be for removing carpet stains, or cleaning wheel arches our Citrus Cleaner will cope admirably. Simply dilute with water to your requirements or to our recommended guidelines and you'll have a long lasting, fast acting, and very effective safe cleaner.

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Key features

  • Citrus Formula
  • All Purpose Cleaner
  • Up To 25:1
  • Interior And Exterior
  • Carpet Stains

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Expert Notes

Car-Chem Citrus Clean is a concentrated, citrus-based all purpose cleaner for inside and outside the car. Car-Chem designs it to cut through grease, grime and dirt, from ground-in carpet and fabric stains to brake dust and road film in wheel arches and engine bays. The strength is set by dilution: mix it stronger for heavy work and milder for delicate surfaces and everyday cleaning, diluting up to 25:1 with water. For heavy soiling, let it soak for 5 minutes and agitate with a detailing brush, then wipe with microfibre until no residue remains. It suits anyone who wants one versatile cleaner in the kit. Pair it with a labelled spray bottle, soft detailing brushes and clean microfibre cloths.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Carpets
  • Fabric
  • Wheel arches
  • Engine bays
  • Interior surfaces
  • Exterior surfaces

Caution: Wear gloves and eye protection when mixing, as Car-Chem classes it as causing serious eye damage, and test on a hidden area of fabric first.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Citrus All Purpose Cleaner
Brand
Car-Chem
Available Sizes
500ml, 5L
Formula
Citrus-Based Concentrate
Dilution
Up To 25:1 With Water
Dilution Guide
Stronger For Heavy Jobs, Milder For Delicate Surfaces
Dwell Time
5 Minutes For Heavy Cleaning
Scent
Fresh, Natural
Application Method
Spray On, Agitate If Needed, Wipe With Microfibre
Suitable For
Carpets, Fabric, Wheel Arches And Engine Bays
Primary Use
Interior And Exterior Cleaning

How To Use

Application

  1. Dilute with water to suit the job, up to 25:1, using it stronger for heavy grime and milder for delicate surfaces.
  2. Pour the mix into a clean, clearly labelled spray bottle.
  3. Spray onto the surface you want to clean.
  4. For heavy soiling, leave it to soak for 5 minutes and agitate with a detailing brush.
  5. Wipe over with a microfibre cloth until no residue remains.
  6. Repeat on stubborn areas if necessary.

Aftercare

  1. Rinse treated exterior areas such as wheel arches thoroughly with water.
  2. Let cleaned carpets and fabric dry fully before use.
  3. Rinse brushes and machine wash microfibre cloths after use.
  4. Keep interior brushes and cloths separate from wheel arch tools.
  5. Store the concentrate sealed, upright and away from frost, heat and children.

Top Tip: Start with a weaker mix on delicate or interior surfaces and only strengthen it for heavy grime.

Performance Benefits

  • Cuts through grease and grime
  • Lifts ground-in stains from carpet
  • Shifts brake dust from wheel arches
  • Tackles engine bay dirt
  • Fresh, natural scent after cleaning
  • Brush agitation shifts heavy soiling

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use Citrus Clean on?

Car-Chem Citrus Clean is an all purpose cleaner for virtually anything inside and outside the vehicle. Car-Chem names carpet and fabric stains, wheel arches and engine bays among its uses.

How much should I dilute it?

Dilute it with water to suit the job. Car-Chem says it can be diluted up to 25:1, used stronger for heavy-duty jobs and milder for delicate surfaces and everyday cleaning.

Can I use it on car carpets?

Yes. Car-Chem lists lifting ground-in stains from carpet and fabric as one of its uses. Test on a hidden area first and let the carpet dry fully.

What should I do with heavy dirt?

For heavy cleaning, Car-Chem advises letting it soak for 5 minutes and agitating with a detailing brush if required, then wiping with microfibre.

What does it smell like?

Citrus Clean has a citrus-based formula and Car-Chem says it leaves a fresh, natural scent.

What sizes are available?

Car-Chem Citrus Clean is available in 500ml and 5L sizes.

What should I use with it?

Use a labelled spray bottle for the diluted mix, a soft detailing brush for agitation and clean microfibre cloths for wiping off.

Where can I buy Citrus Clean?

It is available from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery, and our walk-in store is in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Label your spray bottle with the product name and dilution.
  2. Mix weaker for interiors and stronger for wheel arches.
  3. Let heavy grime soak for 5 minutes before agitating.
  4. Use a soft detailing brush on textured surfaces.
  5. Blot carpet stains instead of scrubbing them harder.
  6. Test on a hidden area of fabric first.
  7. Work in the shade so the solution does not dry.
  8. Keep separate brushes for interior and exterior jobs.

The Brand

Car-Chem

Car-Chem is a car care manufacturer with an on-site laboratory, a dedicated research chemist and a production facility in Nottingham. The company says it has researched, developed and produced car care since 2010, and that its products are trusted by professionals and enthusiasts in over 40 countries. In 2024 it was acquired by Leading Solvent Supplies, a UK chemical group, and alongside its own Car-Chem range it develops and produces private label products for other businesses.

The Drivers HQ stocks Car-Chem across the whole wash and protection routine, with several products in 500ml and 5L sizes. For washing there is Pre Soak+ Snow Foam, Citrus Clean, Total Clean Traffic Film Remover, 1900:1 Shampoo and Clean Wheels. Protection comes from Sapphire Ceramic Wax, Connoisseur Carnauba Wax and Hydro Quick Detailer, with Prep Panel Wipe to ready the paint. Inside there is Interior Clean Coat, Hide Leather Cream and Refresh Odour Eliminator, and for glass, Pre Icer and Screen Wash Water Resistant.

Car-Chem suits enthusiasts who want to build a complete kit from one maker, and detailers who get through a lot of product, since the 5L sizes are handy for refilling smaller bottles. A typical routine starts with snow foam and a citrus pre-wash to loosen dirt before a careful contact wash with shampoo, then the wheels. Panel wipe removes oils before a ceramic or carnauba wax goes on, and a quick detailer keeps the finish topped up between washes. Glass and interior products finish the car inside and out.

Buy Car-Chem from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery, or visit our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Whether you are restocking a favourite shampoo in a larger size, trying a ceramic wax or putting together a winter glass kit with Pre Icer and screen wash, you can combine Car-Chem products with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order.

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Developed and Made in Nottingham

Car-Chem describes itself as a manufacturer and innovator in the automotive care industry, and says it has researched, developed and produced car care since 2010. Its on-site laboratory, dedicated research chemist and production facility are in Nottingham, and the company says it maintains quality control at every stage so that every product and its packaging comply with UK and international regulatory standards.

In 2024 Car-Chem was acquired by Leading Solvent Supplies, a UK chemical group. The company says the move gives it greater investment in research and development and more production capacity, while it keeps its own brand identity and expert team. Its products, it says, are still developed and produced by Car-Chem at its Nottingham facility.

Alongside its own range, Car-Chem develops and produces private label products for businesses from global corporations to specialised niche brands. The company says its formulations are trusted by professionals and enthusiasts in over 40 countries.

CARCHEM SAPPHIRE CERAMIC WAX - The Drivers HQ

From Snow Foam to Ceramic Wax

Car-Chem describes 1900:1 Shampoo as a highly concentrated shampoo that cuts through dirt, grime and road contaminants while preserving waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings, with lubricants that give a smooth glide and reduce the risk of swirls, scratches and marring. Before the contact wash, Pre Soak+ Snow Foam lifts dirt and grime from exterior surfaces without stripping sealant or wax, and Citrus Clean is a versatile cleaner for jobs inside and outside the car, diluted with water to suit the task.

Clean Wheels is an acid-based spray cleaner that the brand says is suitable for alloy, painted and plastic-trimmed wheels, lifting brake dust, grit and grease. When the paint is clean, Prep Panel Wipe removes oils and silicones to leave a streak-free surface ready for last stage protection.

For that protection, The Drivers HQ stocks Sapphire, an SiO2 based ceramic wax, and Connoisseur Carnauba Wax, which protects against contamination while adding to the natural gloss of the paint, with Hydro Quick Detailer adding a thin layer of hydrophobic sealant between washes. Pre Icer is a glass coating that helps stop ice settling on treated glass, Screen Wash Water Resistant is a screen wash additive that coats the windscreen with a hydrophobic barrier, Hide Leather Cream moisturises leather and Refresh Odour Eliminator targets bad smells at the source.

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