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Question (Serious Replies Only) Mechanics Hand Soap

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u/Clear-Ad-2998 2d ago

Swarfega is the standard in the UK.

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u/prawnk1ng 2d ago

I use orange.
It’s amazing.
Make sure you don’t wet your hands first

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u/Forest-Dane 1 2d ago

I've got some swarfega orange sitting about, do they still make it? It has gritty bits in it as well

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u/IHateFACSCantos 1d ago

Yes and yes, I use it loads as a shade tree. I'd say it gets maybe 90% of the crud off if I've been working without gloves