{"product_id":"citraclean","title":"CitraClean | Ceramic-Safe Citrus Pre-Wash","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eCitraClean | Tough on grime. Gentle on your protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour ceramic coating is supposed to make life easier. Unfortunately, road grime, traffic film and dead insects didn't get the memo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitraClean is our concentrated citrus pre-wash, developed to tackle stubborn dirt, bug splatter and road grime while looking after the protection you've worked hard to apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven a well-maintained ceramic coating can become clogged with contamination, making its water-repellent properties less noticeable. CitraClean helps remove that build-up, allowing your existing coating to perform as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause there's no point having great protection if it's hiding underneath a layer of muck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: bold; margin: 26px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy use CitraClean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for ceramic-coated vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps remove contamination that can mask a coating's water-repellent properties, without being intended to strip the protection underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful citrus cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tackles road film, bug splatter, greasy dirt and stubborn grime before your contact wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess contact with dirt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosens contamination before you introduce your wash mitt, helping reduce the risk of wash-induced scratches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore than just a pre-wash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also useful for wheel arches, engine bays and convertible soft tops, with appropriate dilution and surface precautions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated and economical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just 25ml makes a 750ml trigger bottle of ready-to-use solution. That's 48 bottles from one 1.2L container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt £16.95 for 1.2L, that's approximately \u003cstrong\u003e35p per ready-to-use bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome might call theirs Better. We prefer to let the numbers do the talking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting filthy has never made so much financial sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: bold; margin: 26px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to use CitraClean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003e1. Start with a cool vehicle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePark somewhere cool and shaded, away from direct sunlight. CitraClean is designed to tackle contamination before your contact wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003e2. Prepare your solution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the self-dosing chamber, measure \u003cstrong\u003e25ml of CitraClean into a 750ml trigger bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e and top up with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no need to make it stronger just for the sake of it. Start with the recommended dilution and let the chemical do its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003e3. Apply to the dirty areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray evenly over the areas requiring cleaning, paying particular attention to lower panels, bug splatter and heavier road grime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003e4. Give it time to work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow CitraClean time to loosen the contamination, but don't let it dry on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional dwell time, you can apply UltraFoam over CitraClean before rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003e5. Rinse thoroughly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a pressure washer where possible, rinse thoroughly to remove the loosened dirt and product residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003e6. Carry on with your wash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow you're ready for your normal contact wash using Puro Shampoo and a clean wash mitt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavily contaminated wheel arches and similar areas, a stronger solution may be appropriate. Always check material compatibility and test an inconspicuous area first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: bold; margin: 26px 0 12px;\"\u003eA few questions we get asked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003eIs CitraClean safe for ceramic-coated cars?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. CitraClean was developed with ceramic-coated vehicles in mind. It helps remove contamination that can mask a coating's water-repellent properties without being intended to strip the coating itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWill CitraClean restore the beading on my ceramic coating?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf road film and contamination are preventing your coating from behaving properly, removing that build-up may help restore its existing water-repellent behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitraClean doesn't apply new ceramic protection or repair a coating that's reached the end of its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between CitraClean and PreClean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are designed to remove dirt before you touch the paintwork. PreClean is our non-caustic general-purpose pre-wash, while CitraClean is our citrus-based option, particularly suited to ceramic-coated vehicles and stubborn contamination such as insect deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow much CitraClean do I need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor routine use, just 25ml in a 750ml trigger bottle. A 1.2L container makes approximately 48 ready-to-use bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little goes a long way. Your wallet will appreciate that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003eCan I use CitraClean with UltraFoam?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Apply CitraClean first, then layer UltraFoam over it when you want additional dwell time. Neither product should be allowed to dry on the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003eCan I use CitraClean on engine bays and wheel arches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. CitraClean is useful for these areas, with dilution adjusted according to the level of contamination. Take appropriate precautions around sensitive components and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: bold; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003eCan I use CitraClean on convertible soft tops?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitraClean can be used for cleaning convertible soft tops, but always check material compatibility and test a small, inconspicuous area first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: bold; margin: 26px 0 12px;\"\u003eComplete your wash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitraClean gets the dirty work started. Depending on your setup, these products can help with the next stages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltraFoam:\u003c\/strong\u003e An optional foaming stage to help extend dwell time and enhance your pre-wash routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuro Shampoo:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the contact wash once you've rinsed away the loosened dirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraCoat:\u003c\/strong\u003e When your vehicle needs fresh protection rather than just cleaning, HydraCoat provides a convenient way to add it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A-Kem","offers":[{"title":"1.2 litre self dose","offer_id":37234239832226,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lt","offer_id":37234239864994,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1834\/0543\/files\/CitraClean1.2lt.png?v=1780485146","url":"https:\/\/www.a-kem.com\/products\/citraclean","provider":"A-Kem ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}