Waxed Perfection

Deep Clean: Dodo Juice Total Wipe Out APC Tested

Use a trigger sprayer for easier application and a soft brush for deep cleaning fabrics and textured plastics.

A quick note before we start…

Just to be clear – Dodo Juice kindly sent me **TotalWipeout** free of charge for testing and review. This is not 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 attractive branding – so I was very eager to try this APC.

What is TotalWipeout?

TotalWipeOut is an award-winning, colorless all-purpose cleaner (APC) available in 1‑litre and bulk 5‑litre bottles. It’s essentially a strong shampoo with mild solvents, engineered to remove stains, grease, grime and oil – both inside and out, without leaving any residue.

It earned Auto Express **Best Buy** awards in 2018, 2019 and 2020 – including Best Interior Trim Cleaner in 2020. Users praise its refreshing scent, safe use on lightweight 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 (like 1:1 or 1:10) to preserve the product. This makes it extremely affordable.

It is available as a ready-to-use spray or concentrate – 1 liter of concentrate diluted 1:4 makes 5 liters of APC, and a 5 liter bottle will cover even the largest detailing jobs.

what others are saying

Reviewers on a wide range of forums have described it as a strong and effective cleaner – one user said it “made quick work of dirty WeatherTech mats” when diluted at 1:10.

On eBay reviews, users praised its cleaning power and ease of use:
> “Needs a good cleaner…trim looks like new with nice satin shine. No chemical odor 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

  1. Shake well before use, whether using neat or diluted.
  2. Apply neat for heavy grime (engine bays, wheel arches), or diluted (e.g. 1:1 to 1:10) for general interior/exterior work.
  3. Agitate with a soft brush or microfiber towel using light pressure.
  4. Rinse or wipe off with clean water or damp cloth. No residue will be left behind.
  5. 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.

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