Cleans All Multi-Surface Cleaner — 16 oz

There is a category of detail product that almost every shop and mobile operation ends up buying in the smallest available size at least once — just to test whether the product actually does what it claims before ordering in volume. Cleans All 16 oz is the entry point for that evaluation. It is also the format that makes the most sense for specific use cases: a 16 oz trigger sprayer of multi-surface APC in a door pocket for quick clean-ups between jobs, a travel bottle for boat owners who want one product in the dock box for routine marina upkeep, or a compact backup spray for the enthusiast who keeps a detail kit in the trunk.

Cleans All 16 oz is the same pH-balanced, low-residue, dilute-to-task all-purpose cleaner as the larger sizes — formulated for the full range of auto and marine surfaces without causing chemical damage to vinyl, leather, carpet, painted panels, rubber, or gel coat. At 16 oz, it is the lightest and most portable working format in the Cleans All family.

What Cleans All Is

Cleans All is a multi-surface all-purpose cleaner built on a pH-balanced surfactant system. Diluted to match the surface and soil load, it performs across a wide range of cleaning tasks without requiring a different product for each surface type. The low-residue formula dries without leaving behind a sticky or streaky film, which is critical for any surface going directly to the customer, to a photo shoot, or to a coating or dressing application.

Key Features and Why They Matter

• pH-balanced for automotive and marine surfaces — cleans without stripping wax, sealant, or vinyl dressing from protected surfaces. Safe for routine use across the full vehicle interior and exterior.
• Dilute-to-task flexibility — one product, multiple dilutions for different jobs. Reduces the product count in a compact kit without sacrificing cleaning capability.
• Low-residue finish — no sticky film after drying. Relevant for camera-ready results and for surfaces going immediately to a protectant.
• 16 oz portable size — fits in a bag, dock box, glovebox kit, or spare parts tray. The most portable working format in the Cleans All family.
• Same formula as larger sizes — not a diluted consumer version. The same professional concentration as the gallon and 32 oz.

What Cleans All Is NOT For

Cleans All is not a heavy degreaser for engine bays, not an aluminum brightener, and not a solvent for adhesive or coating removal. It is not designed for suede or nubuck leather without prior testing. For extreme soil loads or high-volume production use, the 1-gallon size is more economical and practical. At 16 oz, this is not the right format for shops going through large volumes of APC daily.

Who Uses Cleans All 16 oz

Boat owners doing routine marina upkeep between full details carry the 16 oz in their dock box — it is the right size to keep on hand without taking up half the locker. Enthusiasts who detail their own vehicles monthly use it for interior wipe-downs and exterior plastic cleaning without needing a larger container. Mobile detailers carry the 16 oz as a spot-cleaning backup when the primary working-size container runs out mid-job. Shops evaluating Cleans All before ordering the gallon start here.

How to Use

1. Select dilution for the task: Light interior vinyl and plastic — 10:1 water to product. Carpet and fabric — 4:1. Heavy exterior plastic and rubber — 2:1 to full strength.
2. Fill a trigger sprayer at the appropriate dilution ratio, or use from a separate spray bottle.
3. Apply to the surface and agitate with a microfiber, soft brush, or appropriate applicator.
4. Wipe clean with a dry microfiber or extract with a wet vac for carpet and fabric.
5. Follow with a dressing or protectant where applicable after cleaning.

Why Buy Cleans All vs. Consumer Multi-Surface Sprays

Consumer multi-surface sprays from the grocery store are typically high-pH household cleaners with fragrance loads and surfactants calibrated for kitchen and bathroom surfaces — not automotive clear coat or marine gel coat. They clean some things but leave residue on others, and over time they can dull vinyl and accelerate rubber degradation. Cleans All is an automotive-grade formulation designed for the chemical tolerances of the surfaces you are actually cleaning, which is why professionals reach for it rather than a bottle from the cleaning aisle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the formula different from the 1-gallon and 32 oz sizes?

No — the formula is identical across all Cleans All sizes. The 16 oz is not a pre-diluted consumer version. It is the same professional concentration as the gallon. Choose the size based on your volume needs and storage constraints.

Can I use Cleans All 16 oz as a ready-to-use spray without diluting?

At full strength, Cleans All is appropriate for heavy-soil exterior plastic and rubber surfaces. For interior surfaces and painted panels, diluting 4:1 or more will give you better results without over-wetting the surface or leaving heavy residue after drying.

Will Cleans All remove mildew from boat vinyl?

Cleans All will clean surface dirt, salt residue, and light mildew haze from marine vinyl. For established mildew growth (actual mold colonies in the texture of the vinyl), a dedicated mildew cleaner or a dilute bleach solution is more effective. Cleans All is more appropriate as routine maintenance between full treatments.

Is 16 oz enough for a full interior detail?

For a compact vehicle interior — a sports car or small sedan — one 16 oz bottle at proper dilution is typically sufficient for a thorough wipe-down. For larger vehicles such as SUVs, trucks, or boats, you will likely run short mid-job. Consider the 32 oz for full-vehicle interior work.

Does Cleans All leave behind a gloss or matte finish?

Cleans All leaves a clean, dry, low-sheen finish — no gloss enhancement and no artificial matte effect. The surface finish you see after cleaning is the natural finish of the material, not a product deposit. For gloss or satin finish enhancement, follow with an appropriate dressing or protectant after cleaning.