What is a pH Neutral Car Cleaner? Is it important?

Protecting your car shine can be as simple as being aware of how acidic or basic your car cleaning solution is. Below we outline exactly what a pH neutral cleaner is and how it may benefit your vehicle.

What is a Neutral Car wash?

What Does pH Mean?

pH is commonly measured using these coloured testing kits pH is how we measure how acidic or alkaline something is. It’s measured on a scale of 0-14 where 0 is the most acidic, 14 is the most alkaline, and slap bang in the middle on 7 is what’s known as pH neutral.

Why Does pH Matter for My Car?

Car paintwork can be tricky to deal with if you don’t know what you’re doing. It’s softer than most other paints and has a variety of coatings and sealants that stop it from getting scratched while you’re out driving. pH neutral car cleaning products, such as pre-wash snow foam or wash and wax shampoo, won’t affect these pre-existing layers of wax and sealant that protect your car as they’re chemically neutral and gentle. Not all car cleaning products are pH neutral, though; some are alkaline.