Switch from Sulfuric Acid Based Wheel Cleaner to a Non-corrosive Cleaner

In numerous automotive workshops, acid-based cleaners are primarily used for washing and polishing wheels due to their highly corrosive nature, particularly sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acids. However, these cleaners pose significant environmental and health risks to employees. Therefore, switching to commercially available non-corrosive cleaning agents emerges as a preferable alternative. Although these non-corrosive cleaners may be slightly more expensive, their health and environmental benefits outweigh the higher costs. Moreover, the long-term savings in treating hazardous waste and potential health-related costs can be offset by the cost of using these cleaners.

Furthermore, these non-corrosive cleaners are effective in removing hard deposits of dirt and grease from wheel components without damaging the metal parts. Water-based cleaners and dry ice blasting are alternative non-aggressive and non-chemical processes that do not generate secondary wastes. Consequently, the adoption of non-corrosive cleaning agents in automotive workshops enhances safety, reduces environmental impact, and provides sustainable cost benefits.