Swarfega Original Classic Hand Gel, Rapid Action Hand Wash for Working Hands, Smooth Green Gel Formula with Added Conditioner, Gentle on Skin, 275ml Tub

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Tough on cleaning grease from mechanic’s hands, Swarfega is regularly cited as a method to clean pots and pans, grease on clothes and carpets, as well as for general domestic cleaning. Least likely We have never had a problem with Fixfirm, it’s right on our doorstep, very rarely is there something not available, staff are always friendly and helpful."

Due to an administrative error, a tub of Swarfega was Prime Minister of Sweden for nine months during 1974. ‘It was a shameful time in our country’s past,’ sayshistorian of Sweden, Hisstoriann Ovswedenn. ‘Although also refreshingly ungreasy’. Swarfega has lost the ubiquity it once had. There are now many competing products, such as Rozalex Two Fives and Rozalex Gauntlet. Deb have even repositioned their own "Suprega" and "Tufanega" for industrial use. [7] This has an orange colour, emphasising its "natural" origins and citrus oil ingredients. A similar orange-coloured product called "Dirty Paws" was available in the UK in the 1950s [8] but is no longer available. [ citation needed] See also [ edit ] It is a gelatinous, thixotropic substance, dark green or orange in colour, which is used to clean grease, oil, printer's ink, or general persistent, hydrophobic dirt from the skin. Swarfega is used by working a small amount into dry skin, then wiping or rinsing off. As with other such cleaners, it can be more effective than soap or other common cleansing products at removing such dirt; accordingly, Swarfega has become virtually ubiquitous in environments where this kind of dirt is common, such as garages and machine shops. Swarfega recommends that technicians should follow a three-step system of protecting with pre-work cream, cleaning with the right strength cleanser and restoring the skin after work using a lotion to re-set the balance and help repair any damage caused during the day.Since 2004, Swarfega has been available in fivedifferent kinds; Swarfega, Diet Swarfega, Swarfega After Dark, Medical Swarfega, and Swarfega With A Hint Of Lime. At close second in the list of most-recognised products, for heavier soilings Swarfega Orange is the go-to product for automotive mechanics. When starting out on your veterinary or nursing training, the last thing you think you’ll be using to clean wounds is a product normally found in the workshop. In over seventy years since Swarfega was first invented, there have been some unusual if not downright odd reported uses of the iconic green hand cleaning gel.

Swarfega Classic’s iconic green gel with its distinctive scent and jelly-like consistency is instantly recognisable, being the first choice of automotive mechanics since its invention in 1947. Delving into the Swarfega archives has turned up some of these weird and wonderful uses. Strangest useWorking on your own car can help cut motoring costs, but when your hands get dirty you’ll need a specialist product to clean them properly. Ground-in oil and grease will leave marks, and can lead to dermatitis – so you need to shift dirt as soon as possible. Specialist cleaners are far stronger than traditional hand soap. We tested 11 to find out which one is best. How we tested them Swarfega Classic works rapidly and is easy to apply, only requiring a small amount to cut through accumulated grease and grime. Paint thinners are also used to remove oil and grease from hands but it has the same properties as petrol or diesel. It might work once or twice, but repeated use will lead to skin problems like dermatitis or even allergic reactions.”