pH-neutral foaming bucket wash

Crankalicious Mud Honey Bucket Wash Shampoo

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Crankalicious Mud Honey is a pH-neutral foaming bucket wash for use on all areas of a bike.

  • pH neutral foaming formula
  • For use on all areas
  • 2 to 3 capfuls per bucket
  • Foams up with agitation
  • Use with mitt sponge or brush
  • Removes mud grime and debris
  • Rinse with low pressure spray
  • 500ml bottle size
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Full Description

Crankalicious Mud Honey is a pH-neutral foaming bucket wash for use on all areas of a bike.

Just 2 to 3 capfuls in a bucket of water makes a foaming wash that is agitated over the bike with a mitt, sponge or brush to remove mud, grime and debris.

Key features:

  • pH-neutral foaming formula
  • Works on all areas of the bike
  • 2 to 3 capfuls per bucket
  • 500ml bottle

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Key features

  • Bucket Wash
  • pH Neutral
  • 500ml Bottle
  • 2 To 3

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Expert Notes

Mud Honey is Crankalicious's pH-neutral foaming bucket wash, formulated for use on all areas of a bike rather than just the frame. Two to three capfuls in a small or medium bucket of water builds a foaming solution that is loaded onto a wash mitt, sponge or brush and worked over the bike to lift mud, grime and debris. This 500ml bottle sits well as the main shampoo stage of a regular wash routine, rinsed off afterwards with a low pressure spray. It suits riders who wash their bikes regularly and pairs naturally with dedicated chain cleaners, frame sealants and drivetrain lubricants for a fuller bike care routine.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Bicycle frames
  • Bicycle wheels
  • Bike components
  • Full bike hand washing
  • Wash mitts and sponges
  • Detailing buckets

Caution: Rinse the bike thoroughly after washing and do not allow the foaming solution to dry on the frame before rinsing.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Foaming Bucket Wash
Brand
Crankalicious
Available Sizes
500ml
Formula
pH Neutral
Dilution
2 To 3 Capfuls Per Bucket
Application Method
Wash Mitt, Sponge Or Brush
Primary Use
Bicycle Hand Washing
Suitable For
All Areas Of The Bike

How To Use

Application

  1. Pour 2 to 3 capfuls of Mud Honey into a small or medium bucket.
  2. Fill the bucket with water and agitate to build foam.
  3. Load a wash mitt, sponge or brush with the solution.
  4. Cover the bike in suds over all surfaces.
  5. Agitate to remove mud, grime and debris.

Aftercare

  1. Rinse with a low pressure water spray.
  2. Dry the frame and components as required.
  3. Empty and rinse the bucket after use.
  4. Store the bottle upright away from direct heat.

Top Tip: Warm water helps Mud Honey foam up more, so agitate the mixture well before loading your wash mitt or sponge.

Performance Benefits

  • Foams up with agitation
  • Cleans mud grime and debris
  • Works over all bike surfaces
  • Rinses clean with low pressure
  • Suitable for wash mitts and brushes
  • Suited to regular bike washing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mud Honey used for?

It is a pH-neutral foaming bucket wash for use on all areas of a bike.

How much should I use per wash?

Pour 2 to 3 capfuls of Mud Honey into a small or medium bucket of water.

What size bottle is this?

This is the 500ml bottle.

Can I use it with a wash mitt?

Yes, use a wash mitt, sponge or brush to cover the bike in suds over all surfaces.

Does it foam up well?

Yes, filling the bucket with water and agitating the mixture increases foaming.

Is it pH neutral?

Yes, Mud Honey is formulated as a pH-neutral foaming wash.

Do you offer UK delivery?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use 2 to 3 capfuls per small or medium bucket.
  2. Warm water helps the formula foam up.
  3. Use a wash mitt, sponge or brush.
  4. Cover all areas of the bike in suds.
  5. A gentle low pressure rinse clears the suds fully.
  6. Dry the frame and components after washing.
  7. Give the bucket a rinse once you are done washing.
  8. Available online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Crankalicious

Crankalicious makes handmade cycle care in the UK. The brand says it was born from a wealth of experience in car care products, combining a passion for cycling with knowledge and expertise in automotive detailing. It was created by Dom Colbeck, the man behind Dodo Juice, with the help of cyclist Tony Hetherington, and its products are made at its own premises in Elsenham, a small Essex town not far from Stansted airport.

The Drivers HQ stocks a focused selection of Crankalicious bike care. For washing there is Crankalicious Mud Honey Bucket Wash Shampoo, a pH-neutral foaming wash, and Crankalicious Pineapple Express spray wash in concentrate form. Carboniferous Matt Detailer looks after matt finishes, EnduroBike Frame Sealant protects the frame, Epic Hide leather cleanser refreshes saddles, shoes and bar tape, and Gumchained Remedy cleans the chain.

Crankalicious suits cyclists who already look after their car properly and want the same care for their bike, and drivers who carry a bike on a roof or tow bar rack. A simple routine starts with Pineapple Express or Mud Honey to lift road dirt, followed by Gumchained Remedy on the chain, which then needs fresh lube. Carboniferous finishes matt frames, Enduro protects gloss ones, and Epic Hide tidies the contact points.

Buy Crankalicious from The Drivers HQ with tracked UK-wide delivery by Royal Mail, or collect from our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Bike care is easy to add to an order of car detailing products, so the daily driver and the weekend bike can both be looked after from a single delivery or a single visit to the shop.

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Crankalicious Pineapple Express spray wash (concentrate) - The Drivers HQ

Handmade in Small Batches in Essex

Crankalicious grew out of car care. Its site says Dom Colbeck decided to make some car wax on his stove at home in 2006, and by 2007 Dodo Juice was being sold online. In 2015 he realised that many of his friends on social media were seriously into cycling and wondered whether the same kind of handmade products could be developed for cyclists. With the help of cyclist Tony, Crankalicious was the result.

Tony Hetherington joined after a long career in IT project management for a large multinational, combining his love for cars and detailing with his obsession for cycling. The team describe themselves as keen cyclists who are often found trying to climb a mountain or riding a sportive, and Tony enjoys the constant battle of keeping his bikes clean in British weather.

The brand takes the word handmade, a key part of its logo, very seriously. Its products are made at its premises in Elsenham using bespoke formulas and high quality raw chemicals, in small batches with a maximum pour of a few hundred litres, so products can be developed from batch to batch. The labels are applied by hand.

Crankalicious Mud Honey Bucket Wash Shampoo - The Drivers HQ

From Bucket Wash to Chain Cleaner

Crankalicious describes Mud Honey as a pH-neutral foaming bucket wash for use on all areas of the bike. Two to three capfuls in a bucket of water, agitated to build foam, are worked over the bike with a mitt, sponge or brush before rinsing with a low pressure spray. Pineapple Express is its rapid acting spray wash for the frame, brakes and contact points, with a tropical aroma, and the 250ml concentrate is diluted with water at 1:3.

For finishing, Carboniferous is a gloss-free detailer that removes dust, light dirt and fingerprints from matt finishes, including uncoated carbon fibre, without leaving residue. Enduro is a nano protectant that seals and shines all surfaces except brakes and rims, repelling water and mud so dirt cannot stick so easily on later rides. Epic Hide is an intensive cleanser for saddles, shoes, gloves and bar tape that works on natural and synthetic materials.

Gumchained Remedy is a strong solvent chain cleaner that removes dirt, grime, old oil residues and sludge, and the brand reminds riders to re-lube the chain afterwards. Aqua Merino is a non-aggressive wash formulated for merino garments, with a subtle mint fragrance to repel moths, designed for hand or machine washing without removing their protective properties.

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