The Complete Guide to Using Angelwax Cleanliness

What Angelwax Cleanliness is designed to do

Angelwax Cleanliness is the first stage in the wash process and is designed to remove heavy contamination before any contact is made with the paint.

It targets traffic film, road grime and build-up that standard shampoos will not remove effectively.

This is what makes it different. It is not a shampoo and it is not a foam. It is a dedicated pre-wash product designed to deal with the dirtiest parts of the vehicle.

Using Cleanliness correctly reduces the amount of contamination left on the surface before moving on to Fastfoam and the contact wash.

Why this stage matters

The majority of swirl marks are caused during washing.

If contamination is left on the surface and then moved around with a wash mitt, it creates fine scratches in the paint.

Angelwax Cleanliness removes a large portion of that contamination before you touch the car.

This makes every stage that follows safer and more effective.

Where to apply Angelwax Cleanliness

Cleanliness should be applied to areas where contamination is heaviest.

This includes:
Lower doors and sills
Front and rear bumpers
Behind the wheels
Lower sections of panels

These areas collect the most traffic film and road grime.

It can also be used more broadly across the vehicle if required, but focusing on high contamination areas gives the best results.

How to use Angelwax Cleanliness properly

Start by ensuring the vehicle is cool and out of direct sunlight.

Apply Angelwax Cleanliness directly to the surface using a sprayer. Focus on the lower sections first.

Allow the product to dwell for several minutes so it can break down contamination.

Do not allow it to dry on the surface.

Once the dwell time is complete, rinse thoroughly using a pressure washer.

Pay attention to panel gaps and lower areas to ensure all residue is removed.

What happens after Cleanliness

Once Cleanliness has been rinsed away, the next stage is Angelwax Fastfoam applied using the Blizzard foam lance.

Fastfoam lifts any remaining surface dirt and prepares the vehicle for a safe contact wash.

Together, these two stages remove a significant amount of contamination without any physical contact.

When to use Angelwax Cleanliness

Cleanliness should be used before every proper wash, especially when the vehicle is visibly dirty.

It is particularly important when:
The vehicle has heavy road grime
The car has not been washed for some time
Driving conditions have been poor

Using it regularly prevents contamination from building up and keeps the wash process safer.

Common mistakes to avoid

Applying to a hot surface
Allowing the product to dry
Skipping the rinse stage
Using it as a replacement for shampoo

Each of these reduces effectiveness and can lead to poor results.

How it fits into the full wash process

Angelwax Cleanliness is always the starting point.

The full process is:
Cleanliness
Fastfoam with the Blizzard lance
Wheel and tyre cleaning
Contact wash using Angelwax shampoo, buckets and Wash Mitt
Rinse
Blue Rinse
Drying with an Angelwax Drying Towel

Skipping Cleanliness means starting the wash with more contamination still on the surface.

Getting the best results

Used correctly, Angelwax Cleanliness makes the entire wash process safer.

It removes the heaviest contamination early, reduces the risk of swirl marks and allows Fastfoam and shampoo to work more effectively.

For the full process, this guide to washing your car properly explains how Cleanliness works alongside Fastfoam, the Blizzard lance, Angelwax buckets, the Wash Mitt, Blue Rinse and the Drying Towel to create a complete system.