Autosmart G101 Multi Purpose Cleaner: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A solvent-free, concentrated multi purpose cleaner that Autosmart calls the market’s number one.
- Key facts: Effective on grease, oil, soot, brake dust and ink; safe on paintwork, rubber, glass, fabric, plastic and vinyl; silicone free; 5 L, 25 L, 205 L and 1,000 L (Autosmart).
- Suits: Valeters and keen owners cleaning hard surfaces, wheels, engine bays and interior fabric.
- Skip if: You will not measure dilutions; over-strong mixes are not advised.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Autosmart’s product page, checked 19 October 2026. The claim that it is the market leader is Autosmart’s.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Autosmart G101, Multi Purpose Cleaner | [1] |
| Type | Advanced solvent-free formulation; silicone free; removes polymer coatings from cars and floors | [1] |
| Effective on | Grease, oil, soot, brake dust and ink; bug squash | [1] |
| Safe on | Paintwork, rubber, glass, fabric, plastic and vinyl | [1] |
| Dilutions | Degreasing: 1:20 hot, 1:8 cold. General cleaning: 1:50 hot, 1:30 cold. Bug or ink removal, wheel cleaning and polymer removal: 1:5 | [1] |
| How to use | Apply by spray, mop, sponge or brush; allow to dwell; agitate if needed; rinse with water | [1] |
| Sizes | 5 L, 25 L, 205 L and 1,000 L | [1] |
| Price | Not on the page | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “autosmart” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again for the exact product.
Autosmart says it removes polymer coatings [1], so expect wax and sealant to come off. Test on a hidden area first, measure the dilution, and wear gloves and eye protection. Autosmart links a safety data sheet.
Questions people ask
How much should I dilute it?
It depends on the job: from 1:5 for wheels and bug removal to 1:50 hot for general cleaning [1].
Will it remove my wax or coating?
Autosmart says it removes polymer coatings [1], so expect protection to come off.
Does it contain silicone?
No. It is listed as silicone free [1].
Alternatives
- Autoglym Clean All: See our separate page.
- Other cleaners: See our cleaners hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits users who want one strong concentrate for many jobs and will dilute carefully. We could not confirm price. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- G101, Multi Purpose Cleaner, Autosmart, autosmart.co.uk. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.