What is Universal Cleaner made from?Updated 10 hours ago
TL;DR: Universal Cleaner contains two ingredients: potassium hydroxide and reverse osmosis water. Formulated at pH 12.5, with an 18-month shelf life from manufacture. GECA eco-certified and Sensitive Choice approved.
Last reviewed: April 2026
What's in Universal Cleaner?
Just two ingredients. Universal Cleaner is a blend of potassium hydroxide (a strong alkali degreaser that saponifies fats and oils into soap) and reverse osmosis water (ultra-pure solvent). No fragrances, no dyes, no preservatives, no surfactants. The formula is deliberately minimal to clean 20+ surfaces without leaving residue.
Potassium hydroxide
A strong alkali degreaser. Saponifies fats and oils into soap, lifting tough grease and baked-on grime at a safe low concentration. Does the cleaning work.
Reverse osmosis water
Ultra-pure solvent. Dilutes the alkali to the safe use concentration, prevents mineral residue on surfaces, and delivers a clean, streak-free finish.
What is the pH and shelf life of Universal Cleaner?
Universal Cleaner is formulated at approximately pH 12.5, which places it firmly on the alkaline side (neutral is 7). Shelf life is 18 months from date of manufacture. Store sealed, somewhere cool, out of direct sunlight to get the full shelf life.
pH level
~12.5
Alkaline. Cuts grease and organic soil without scrubbing.
Shelf life
18 months
From date of manufacture, sealed and stored properly.
Storage
Cool, sealed, shaded
Out of direct sunlight. Don't freeze or expose to extreme heat.
Is Universal Cleaner eco-certified?
Yes. Universal Cleaner is GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) eco-certified and Sensitive Choice approved (for people with asthma and sensitive skin). It's also Canstar Blue's #1 Multipurpose Cleaner for 2022 and 2023, and made in Australia. The two-ingredient formula is the reason it clears these thresholds: less chemistry in the bottle means fewer things to flag.
✓ Certifications & awards
GECA eco-certified. Sensitive Choice approved. Canstar Blue #1 Multipurpose Cleaner 2022 and 2023. Pet-, kid-, and allergy-friendly.
✓ Made in Australia
Formulated and manufactured in Australia. The simplicity of the formula (two ingredients) is what lets Universal Cleaner clear these independent eco and sensitivity thresholds.
Where can I find the Safety Data Sheet?
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Universal Cleaner covers composition, physical properties, handling, storage, disposal, and emergency response for regulatory and workplace safety compliance. Most customers never need to open it, but it's available anytime.
Access Universal Cleaner SDS
Technical document for regulatory and workplace safety compliance. Click below to download the PDF.
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