A quick note before we start…
Just to be clear — Dodo Juice kindly sent me **Total Wipe Out** free of charge to test and review. This isn’t a paid promotion, and every word here is based on my honest experience.
I’ve used Dodo Juice products for years — I love their effectiveness and cheeky branding — so I was very keen to give this APC a go.
What is Total Wipe Out?
Total Wipe Out is an award‑winning, colourless all‑purpose cleaner (APC) available in handy 1‑litre and bulk 5‑litre bottles. It’s essentially a stronger shampoo with mild solvents, engineered to strip away stains, grease, grime, and oils — both inside and out — without leaving any residue behind.
It earned Auto Express **Best Buy** awards in 2018, 2019, and 2020 — including best interior trim cleaner in 2020. Users rave about its fresh scent, safe use on pale fabrics, and drying to a natural matte finish.
You can use it neat for heavy-duty cleaning like engine bays and wheel arches, or dilute it (e.g. 1:1 or 1:10) to conserve product. That makes it extremely economical.
It’s available as a ready-to-use spray or concentrate — the 1 L concentrate makes up to 5 L of APC when diluted 1:4, and 5 L bottle will cover even the biggest detailing tasks.
What others are saying
Reviewers on detailing forums describe it as a strong and effective cleaner — one user said it “made quick work of dirty WeatherTech mats” diluted at 1:10.
On eBay reviews, users praised its cleaning power and ease of use:
> “Needed a decent cleaner… the trim looks like new with a nice satin sheen. No chemical smells and very easy to use.”
My experience
- Versatility – Used neat on wheel arches, diluted for carpets and trim — it handled all tasks well.
- Scent & residue – Tastes fresh perfume‑like aroma. Rinsed clean, leaving mats and fabric looking naturally clean with no sticky residue.
- Economy – Diluting at roughly 1:4 still left plenty of suds. One 1L made about 5–6L of working solution.
- Matte finish – No sheen or shine after cleaning — exactly what I prefer for interior surfaces.
- Durability – Took off embedded grime without excessive brushing — cleanup was quick and surfaces dried clean.
How to use Total Wipe Out
- Shake well before use, whether using neat or diluted.
- Apply neat for heavy grime (engine bays, wheel arches), or diluted (e.g. 1:1 to 1:10) for general interior/exterior work.
- Agitate with a soft brush or microfiber towel using light pressure.
- Rinse or wipe off with clean water or damp cloth. No residue will be left behind.
- Enjoy clean surfaces that look fresh without shine or smears.
Final thoughts
Why I rate it: Total Wipe Out is a genuinely versatile APC — interior or exterior — that cleans thoroughly, smells fresh, and rinses to a natural matte finish without streaks. The option to dilute makes it very cost-efficient.
Top tip: Use a trigger sprayer for easier application and a soft brush for deep cleaning fabrics and textured plastics.
