When a facility goes through all-purpose cleaner by the pail, the logical next step is the drum. The economics shift substantially at 55 gallons: the per-gallon cost drops, the restocking frequency drops, and the dispensing setup — a drum pump, a daisy-chain of day tanks, or a direct-draw dilution system — becomes a fixed investment that pays back quickly. The only inefficiency is the commitment: at 55 gallons, you are ordering enough product to last a high-volume shop several weeks or a large fleet operation several months.
Cleans All 55 Gallon Drum is the same professional-grade pH-balanced all-purpose cleaner used across the full Cleans All family — from the 16 oz trial size to the 5-gallon pail — now in the highest-volume format available. Formulated for auto and marine surfaces: vinyl, leather, carpet, plastic trim, fiberglass, painted panels, and rubber. The 55-gallon drum is the right format for any operation where APC consumption is measured in gallons per week rather than gallons per month.
What Cleans All Is
Cleans All is a dilute-to-task, pH-balanced, low-residue multi-surface cleaner. The formula works across interior and exterior auto and marine surfaces without stripping existing protection or leaving behind residue that attracts new contamination. At the 55-gallon drum scale, the product is dispensed via a drum pump into day tanks, dilution stations, or spray-bottle filling stations throughout a facility.
Key Features and Why They Matter
- Same professional formula as all Cleans All sizes — not a diluted or reformulated bulk version. The 55-gallon drum is the same concentrated product as the 16 oz, 32 oz, 1-gallon, and 5-gallon formats.
- Lowest per-gallon cost in the Cleans All family — drum pricing delivers meaningful cost reduction for operations going through 20+ gallons per week versus ordering multiple 5-gallon pails.
- pH-balanced for all auto and marine surfaces — vinyl, leather, carpet, plastic, gel coat, painted panels, and rubber. Reduces the number of specialty cleaners a large facility needs to stock.
- Dilute-to-task concentration — the concentrate stretches significantly at appropriate dilution ratios, making the effective volume from one drum substantially higher than 55 gallons of ready-to-use product.
- Standard drum format — compatible with standard drum pumps, drum carts, and industrial dilution systems. No specialty dispensing equipment required beyond a basic drum pump.
What Cleans All Is NOT For
The 55-gallon drum is not appropriate for operations that cannot consume the volume before product degradation at 12-24 months after opening. If your operation uses 1-2 gallons of APC per week, start with the 1-gallon or 32 oz size. The drum also requires a drum pump for safe dispensing — direct pouring from a 55-gallon drum is impractical and unsafe. As with all sizes, Cleans All is not a solvent for heavy adhesive or coating removal, not an aluminum brightener, and not a substitute for dedicated heavy-duty degreasers in high-contamination industrial applications.
Who Uses Cleans All 55 Gallon
High-volume tunnel car washes use the 55-gallon drum to feed interior cleaning stations and wipe-down bays throughout the facility. Vehicle reconditioning centers processing 50-100 units per week dispense Cleans All from drums into day tanks that keep multiple work stations continuously supplied. Fleet maintenance facilities covering large truck fleets, transit buses, and municipal vehicles stock drums for recurring surface cleaning across the maintenance schedule. Large detail shops operating with multiple bays and multiple technicians find drum ordering simpler than managing stacks of pails.
How to Set Up Drum Dispensing
- Position the drum on a drum cart or bung-down on a level, stable surface away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
- Install a compatible drum pump (bung-thread pump for open-top or bung drums) and secure it per the pump manufacturer’s instructions.
- Route dispensing output to day tanks, direct-fill stations, or a dilution manifold as appropriate for your facility layout.
- Label dispensed containers clearly with product name and dilution ratio. Do not store diluted product in unlabeled containers.
- Set dilution ratios by task: Interior light cleaning — 10:1. Carpet pre-spray — 4:1. Heavy exterior plastic — 2:1 to full strength.
Why Buy Cleans All in Drum Format vs. Multiple Pails
Multiple 5-gallon pails require frequent ordering, more storage space per unit volume, and more handling during restocking — every pail requires opening, pouring, and disposal. A 55-gallon drum arrives on a pallet, sits in one location, and dispenses cleanly through a pump for weeks without handling. For facilities where labor time and floor space have real cost, the drum format is the more operationally efficient choice once the volume justifies it. Contact us to discuss bulk pricing and shipping for drum orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 55-gallon drum ship on a pallet?
Yes — 55-gallon drums ship LTL freight on a pallet. They cannot ship UPS or FedEx ground. We handle freight arrangements and can provide shipping quotes before your order is placed. Contact us directly for drum freight pricing to your location.
What drum pump is compatible with this drum?
Standard bung-style drum pumps compatible with plastic or steel drums work with the Cleans All 55-gallon drum. The drum uses a standard 2-inch bung fitting. We can recommend compatible pump options if needed — contact our team for guidance.
How long does an opened 55-gallon drum last?
Once opened and dispensing, Cleans All retains its performance for 12-24 months in proper storage conditions (cool, dry, sealed between uses). For high-volume operations consuming a drum in 4-8 weeks, product freshness is not a practical concern. For slower-draw operations, consider the 5-gallon pail format instead.
Is bulk pricing available for multiple drums?
Yes — contact us directly for volume pricing on multi-drum orders. We supply detail supply distributors, car wash chains, and fleet facilities at volume rates. Orders of three or more drums typically qualify for additional freight and pricing considerations.
Can the drum be stored outdoors?
Store drums in a covered, temperature-controlled space away from freezing temperatures and direct sunlight. Outdoor storage in exposed conditions accelerates product degradation and may damage the drum container itself. A covered loading dock or climate-controlled storage room is ideal.
