Citrus Wash Pre Wash Cleaner

The Citrus Wash Pre-Wash Cleaner is a powerful citrus-based multi-purpose cleaner and pre-wash solution developed to rapidly break down road grime, traffic film, bug residue and organic contamination before the contact wash stage. Combining advanced detergents with citrus-derived cleaning agents, Citrus Wash delivers fast-acting cleaning performance across a wide range of exterior automotive surfaces.

Designed for versatility, this concentrated formula can be diluted for everything from light maintenance cleaning through to heavy degreasing duties, making it ideal for enthusiasts, valeters and professional detailing environments alike.

Suitable for painted surfaces, plastics, vinyl, rubber trims, wheel areas and engine bay cleaning, Citrus Wash works effectively as both a dedicated pre-wash treatment and a general-purpose exterior cleaner.

Key Features

• Citrus-powered pre-wash cleaner
  
• Breaks down traffic film and grime rapidly
  
• Concentrated multi-purpose cleaning formula
  
• Suitable for paintwork, plastics and rubber trims
  
• Adjustable dilution ratios for different tasks
  
• Effective bug and organic contamination remover
  
• Suitable for maintenance and heavy cleaning
  

Technical Information

Performance Characteristics

• Rapidly breaks down road grime and traffic film
  
• Effective on bug splatter and organic contamination
  
• Versatile cleaning performance across multiple surfaces
  
• Adjustable strength for light cleaning or degreasing
  
• Suitable for regular maintenance washes
  
• Helps reduce contamination before contact washing
  

Recommended Dilutions

Dilution strength can be adjusted depending on contamination levels and cleaning requirements.

Recommended Application Method

1. Dilute Citrus Wash according to the required task
   
2. Apply only to cool surfaces
   
3. Spray directly onto the area being cleaned
   
4. Allow the product to dwell for up to 5 minutes
   
5. Do not allow the product to dry on surfaces
   
6. Rinse thoroughly using clean water or a pressure washer
   

Suitable Applications

• Vehicle pre-wash stage
  
• Traffic film removal
  
• Bug residue cleaning
  
• Engine bay degreasing
  
• Rubber and plastic trim cleaning
  
• Wheel and arch cleaning
  
• Moss and organic contamination removal
  

Benefits

• Highly versatile exterior cleaner
  
• Adjustable strength for multiple detailing tasks
  
• Effective cleaning without needing multiple products
  
• Ideal for both maintenance and heavy-duty cleaning
  
• Suitable for enthusiasts and professional valeters
  
• Economical concentrated formula
  

Health & Safety

• Avoid contact with skin and eyes
  
• Wear gloves and eye protection during use
  
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling
  
• Keep out of reach of children
  
• Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
  
• May cause allergic reaction in sensitive users
  
• Do not allow product to dry on surfaces
  

HQ Suggests (Tips & Insights)

💡 Lower panels and rear bumpers benefit most from stronger dilution ratios during winter months.
💡 Always apply to cool panels out of direct sunlight.
💡 Excellent pre-treatment before snow foam application.
💡 Use a dedicated pump sprayer for faster coverage on larger vehicles.
💡 Stronger degreasing dilutions work well on engine bays and door shuts.

The Citrus Wash Pre-Wash Cleaner is available now at our Derby detailing store, where our team can advise on pre-wash systems, snow foam setups and safe wash processes. We also provide fast, reliable UK-wide delivery for enthusiasts, valeters and professional detailers.