SONAX PROFILINE CleanStar "Ecocert" interior cleaner 5000ml

Eco-certified pro interior cleaner for every surface — SONAX PROFILINE CleanStar "Ecocert"

What does Ecocert certification mean on a car cleaner? Ecocert is an independent body that tests cleaning and care products for natural ingredients and environmental compatibility. PROFILINE CleanStar carries that mark — with 99.75% naturally sourced ingredients and a pH-neutral value of 6.5-7.5.

Car interiors today are built from ever more delicate materials: Alcantara, leather, matte plastics, chrome trim and touchscreen surfaces all need cleaners that are tough on dirt but gentle on the material. The SONAX PROFILINE CleanStar "Ecocert" is built for exactly that brief: a ready-to-use universal interior cleaner that handles every surface inside the cabin — from fabric seats through leather to glass and plastic — while leaning on an Ecocert-certified formula with 99.75% naturally sourced ingredients. Available in 5, 25 and 200 litre containers: the product for businesses that need an ecologically sound cleaning solution at scale.

• Ecocert-certified — verified natural ingredients. Ecocert certification isn't a marketing claim, it's an independent check by an accredited certification body. The CleanStar "Ecocert" is 99.75% naturally sourced — anionic and amphoteric plant-based surfactants, no synthetic solvents. The pH window of 6.5-7.5 is gentle on every common interior surface; neither leather nor Alcantara nor glass gets attacked by this pH-neutral cleaner.
• Universal interior cleaner for every surface — one product instead of many. The CleanStar cleans interior glass, fabric seats, leather, Alcantara, plastics (coated and uncoated), rubber and metal trim. That versatility saves you switching time and shelf space in pro work: instead of grabbing a different product for each surface, you work through the whole cabin with a single bottle. Move from delicate to robust surfaces as you go — a cloth dirty from plastic does no harm on glass, and either way it's less of an issue than with strongly abrasive cleaners.
• Pro container sizes from 5 to 200 litres for businesses of every size. The PROFILINE CleanStar comes in three bulk sizes: 5 litres for smaller workshops and mobile detailing, 25 litres for mid-sized operations and 200 litres for large accounts, dealership chains and fleet-care businesses. The 200 litre drum makes it a practical long-term answer for industrial interior-cleaning demand — no frequent reordering, and matching volume savings on price.

Detailing1's tip from the shop: When you work the headliner, never spray straight onto the surface — always onto the microfibre cloth. The headliner is often glued layers; a direct mist can soak in and loosen the bond. On Alcantara, run the cloth with light pressure and always in one direction (with the nap) — no circular motions that rough up the fibres. For interior glass, lay CleanStar onto a dry microfibre cloth and wipe in overlapping horizontal passes; then buff with a second dry cloth. For a full interior clean, stick to a clear workflow: ceiling → glass → dashboard → doors → seats → floor. That way no cleaned area gets dirtied again by a later step.

Ecocert certification and natural ingredients — what sets the SONAX PROFILINE CleanStar "Ecocert" apart from conventional cleaners

The Ecocert certification is the core difference between the CleanStar and other SONAX PROFILINE interior cleaners. Ecocert is a French certification body that has tested and certified natural and organic products to defined standards since 1991. For a cleaning product, Ecocert certification means the ingredients must come in large part from natural or naturally derived sources; synthetic solvents, petrochemical derivatives and certain preservatives are either banned or tightly limited. The CleanStar meets these requirements with a 99.75% naturally sourced content.

The surfactants in the CleanStar are plant-derived — anionic and amphoteric surfactants made from renewable raw materials (mostly coconut or palm oil derivatives). These plant-based surfactants have a cleaning profile comparable to synthetic equivalents, but break down far better in wastewater. For businesses that run their wastewater management to ecological standards or are chasing environmental certifications, the biodegradability of the ingredients is a real criterion when picking a product.

Another point worth flagging on the natural formula: odour emissions. Conventional interior cleaners with synthetic solvents often leave a sharp chemical smell that lingers in the cabin after cleaning and can put customers off — especially at handover. Thanks to its plant-based surfactants, the CleanStar has a much milder, fresh scent of its own that clears completely after a short airing. For dealerships and businesses that care about a pleasant smell after an interior clean, that's a noticeable difference in the customer experience.

The pH value of 6.5-7.5 is decisive for material compatibility. Many aggressive interior cleaners work in the alkaline range (pH 8-11), which delivers strong soil-lifting power but dries out leather, damages Alcantara and attacks coated plastics. The CleanStar, in its near-neutral pH range, is by contrast safe to use on all the materials named — it's easy on the surfaces while still cleaning normal car dirt well (dust, fingerprints, drink residue). For very heavy soiling (blood, engine oil, tar) stronger, non-Ecocert-certified cleaners are often more effective; for everyday and care work the CleanStar is positioned just right.

The preservatives in the CleanStar — 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one and Methylisothiazolinone — are the one point where sensitive users might prick up their ears: these preservatives can cause skin irritation in some people. But they are present in very low concentrations (well under the legally permitted maximums) and are harmless for professional use with normal hand protection. Ecocert certification does not rule out these preservatives in acceptable amounts — they're needed to keep the product stable over its shelf life.

Using CleanStar "Ecocert" — a ready-to-use cleaner for every interior surface

The CleanStar "Ecocert" is ready to use — no dilution needed. That direct-use design is a clear win for pro work: no measuring, no mixing, straight from the bottle. Spray the product onto a microfibre cloth (SONAX recommends the Scheibe+Innen microfibre cloth) and apply it to the surface you're cleaning. The spray foams up moderately — no over-foaming that would be hard to pull out of upholstery.

The workflow for a full car interior: work top to bottom. Clean the headliner first with a sparing cloth application, then interior glass, dashboard and cockpit plastics, door cards, seats and finally floor mats and floor. Rinse the cloth in fresh water regularly and re-spray it with product — a heavily soiled cloth moves more dirt than it picks up. For stubborn soiling on a given spot, apply cleaner to the cloth several times and let it dwell; the key is patience, not pressure.

On glass (windscreen, side windows, interior mirror) the CleanStar is especially effective against the hazy film that forms on the glass of cars with a lot of plastic off-gassing inside. This silicone-laden film from plastic out-gassing is stubborn and many universal cleaners struggle to shift it. With its amphoteric surfactants, the CleanStar cuts through the greasy film more efficiently than purely anionic cleaners. For the best glass finish, use a dry buffing cloth until no streaks are left.

For child-transport vehicles, ambulances and commercial vehicles with frequently changing passengers, the CleanStar is a particularly good fit, since the natural ingredients carry less irritation risk on accidental skin contact than synthetic cleaner alternatives. For end customers with sensitive skin, or who react to synthetic chemicals in the cabin, the Ecocert formula is a preferred choice. This product-safety angle is especially relevant for businesses maintaining care fleets for nurseries, care services or medical transport.

Alcantara calls for a special application technique: Alcantara is a microfibre synthetic fibre with a textile structure that wrong cleaning can permanently disturb (roughening, glazing). Spray the CleanStar onto the cloth (not onto the Alcantara), then wipe with light pressure in the direction of the nap (typically top to bottom on seats). No circular motions. Wipe wet-on-wet afterwards with a slightly damp, clean cloth to lift residue. Once dry, raise the Alcantara fibres with a soft clothes brush.

Pro container sizes — 5, 25 and 200 litres for every operation scale

The PROFILINE CleanStar "Ecocert" comes in three container sizes cut to different operation sizes. The 5 litre can is the entry point for smaller detailing businesses, mobile detailing and well-kitted hobby detailers with high consumption: 5 litres of ready-to-use cleaner lasts, used sparingly, for 50-100 full car interior cleans. The can is handy enough to carry in the vehicle and fits most tool boxes.

The 25 litre size is built for mid-sized detailing businesses doing 5-20 cars a day. A 25 litre canister lasts roughly 4-6 weeks at 5 cars a day, depending on how heavy the cleaning is. The price edge over the 5 litre can is already clearly noticeable at this size — the cost per litre drops sharply, which adds up to a real saving over the year in continuous use.

At the 25 litre size it pays to top up spray bottles from a filling station or a burette dosing system rather than working straight from the canister. That saves product through precise dosing and stops spills when pouring from a big canister into narrow spray bottles. Simple dosing pumps for 5 and 25 litre canisters are cheap in the detailing accessory trade and pay for themselves quickly through product savings.

The 200 litre drum is aimed at large operations, dealership chains and fleet-care services with very high cleaning volume. A 200 litre drum needs a stationary tap or a dosing pump to match, available as an accessory. For businesses cleaning 20-50 cars a day, the 200 litre drum cuts reorder frequency to a few times a year and avoids the logistics costs of frequent small orders. The cost per litre on the drum is, again, far cheaper than on the smaller containers.

CleanStar "Ecocert" compared — PROFILINE vs. consumer and vs. Interior Detailer Concentrate

The direct comparison with the consumer version, the SONAX CleanStar "Ecocert" in 750 ml: the formula is identical — same Ecocert certification, same natural ingredients, same pH neutrality. The difference is purely in container size and packaging concept: the 750 ml bottle is built for the private user with 1-2 cars, the PROFILINE container for pro use with correspondingly higher consumption. If you already know and rate the consumer version, you'll find the same product in the PROFILINE version in a professional container size with cost advantages in steady use.

Compared with the SONAX PROFILINE Interior Detailer Concentrate a clear positioning gap shows up: the Interior Detailer Concentrate is a concentrate (dilutable 1:10 to 1:50), not Ecocert-certified, and in return has an antistatic working component the CleanStar doesn't have. If you value the eco certification and a ready-to-use solution, you reach for the CleanStar. If you want to tune the cleaner individually to different soiling levels and rate antistatic protection as important, you pick the Interior Detailer Concentrate. For businesses with a sustainability strategy, the CleanStar is the future-proof choice.

The SONAX PROFILINE SensitiveSurface Detailer is the specialist product for the most delicate materials — Alcantara, velour, the highest-grade leather variants. Where the CleanStar covers 95% of interior cleaning jobs, the SensitiveSurface Detailer is the pick for the last 5% with especially tricky surfaces. Day-to-day, a combination works well: CleanStar for the standard interior, SensitiveSurface Detailer as a backup for special materials.

Buying an eco-friendly interior cleaner — who the SONAX PROFILINE CleanStar "Ecocert" is right for

The SONAX PROFILINE CleanStar "Ecocert" is the ideal choice for professional detailing businesses that pick their cleaning products on ecological and sustainability-driven criteria. Businesses with ISO 14001 certification or similar environmental-management standards can use the CleanStar as a clear product record for the use of natural ingredients in their documentation. Businesses positioned in sustainable car care, or wanting to reach customers in that space, also benefit from the clear Ecocert promise in their customer communication.

In the context of environmental and sustainability initiatives, the CleanStar is of interest to businesses documenting their carbon footprint and chemical use. Plant-based surfactants typically carry a lower CO₂-equivalent value in manufacturing than petrochemical derivatives; the biodegradability in wastewater lowers the environmental load on the disposal route. For businesses wanting to win ecological tenders (e.g. municipal fleet care or public transport operations), using Ecocert-certified products can be a provable quality marker in the bid documentation. Detailing1 can provide product data sheets and safety information for the CleanStar for tender documents on request. Another point concerns staff satisfaction: strong-smelling or skin-irritating cleaners are a burden in daily use. The CleanStar is formulated to be skin-friendly and has a neutral scent of its own that doesn't spoil the working atmosphere. That makes it especially suited to businesses cleaning many cars a day and watching the long-term health compatibility of the products they use.

For dealerships and leasing companies with their own detailing department, the 25 or 200 litre container is the most economical solution: a uniform product range, plannable reorder intervals, and one cleaner that works for every car interior and every material — without special products for each segment. As a verified SONAX specialist dealer, Detailing1 carries the PROFILINE CleanStar "Ecocert" in all three container sizes permanently in its range.