Rubicon Citrus Cleaner Degreaser
Evans Rubicon is a heavy-duty detergent designed for cleaning greasy, heavily soiled hard surfaces. Its blend of anionic and nonionic surfactants helps remove oil and ingrained dirt during professional mopping, wiping and scrubbing routines.
Workshops, garages and engineering premises can use Rubicon on compatible floors as part of a planned maintenance programme. Evans also recommends it for body-fat residues and heavy soil in leisure facilities. Check the surface finish and cleaning instructions before treating an unfamiliar area.
The concentrate gives cleaning teams a choice of strength for general work and heavier soiling. Accurate measuring helps staff prepare a consistent bucket solution and avoids using the heavy-duty concentration for every job. A citrus fragrance remains after cleaning.
Rubicon is an alkaline cleaner and degreaser. If a surface requires a neutral formulation, compare Evans Apeel Orange Cleaner. Browse the floor cleaning range for other maintenance requirements and use each product according to its own label.
Key Features & Benefits
- Heavy-duty cleaning: removes oily deposits, grease and stubborn soiling from suitable hard surfaces.
- Two measured dilution levels: separate directions cover general cleaning and heavy soiling.
- Versatile application: apply by mop, cloth or suitable scrubbing equipment.
- Industrial and leisure uses: useful for workshop floors and body-fat residues in compatible leisure areas.
- Citrus fragrance: leaves a fresh scent after cleaning.
- Documented manufacturer systems: Evans identifies ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems in its product information.
Directions for Use
Prepare for cleaning
Read the current label and safety data sheet. Check that the surface tolerates an alkaline cleaner and test an inconspicuous area first if compatibility is uncertain. Remove loose debris and prepare suitable mopping, wiping or scrubbing equipment.
General cleaning
Measure 50 ml Rubicon into 5 litres of hot water in a bucket, following Evans’ stated 1:100 dilution. Mop, wipe or scrub the soiled surface with the prepared solution.
Heavy soiling
Measure 200 ml Rubicon into 5 litres of hot water for Evans’ stated 1:25 dilution. Mop, wipe or scrub the affected area. Choose this stronger preparation for the specified heavy-soil task rather than applying it automatically to delicate finishes.
Complete the cleaning routine
Remove loosened soil and used cleaning solution, then follow the surface-care instructions for any required rinsing. Keep people away from wet floors until safe to use, and clean the equipment ready for the next area. Rubicon is a detergent; use a separately specified process where disinfection is required.
Handle and store the concentrate
The undiluted product can irritate skin and cause serious eye damage. Wear the protective gloves, clothing and eye/face protection specified in the safety data sheet. Store tightly closed in the original container in a cool, ventilated location, away from oxidising materials.
Product Specifications
| Brand |
Evans Vanodine |
| Product |
Rubicon Citrus Cleaner Degreaser |
| Product reference |
A044 / A044EEV2 |
| Container size |
5 litres |
| Format |
Concentrated alkaline liquid |
| Appearance |
Clear red/brown liquid |
| Fragrance |
Citrus |
| Undiluted pH |
13.1 |
| General cleaning |
50 ml per 5 litres of hot water; manufacturer ratio 1:100 |
| Heavy soiling |
200 ml per 5 litres of hot water; manufacturer ratio 1:25 |
| Suitable surface types |
Compatible concrete, vinyl, rubber, quarry and ceramic tiles, plastic and paintwork |
| Detergent composition |
Anionic and nonionic surfactants with alkaline cleaning ingredients, perfume and dye |
| Stated shelf life |
3 years, subject to the manufacturer’s storage guidance |
| Manufacture |
United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer quality system |
ISO 9001, certificate FM 09535 |
| Manufacturer environmental system |
ISO 14001, certificate EMS 506072 |
| Surfactant biodegradability |
Meets the detergent biodegradability criteria stated in the manufacturer’s safety data sheet |
FAQs
What dilution should I use for everyday cleaning?
Evans specifies 50 ml in 5 litres of hot water for general cleaning. Measure the concentrate and water before starting, then mop, wipe or scrub the soiled surface.
How should I dilute Rubicon for heavy soiling?
The heavy-soil instruction is 200 ml in 5 litres of hot water. Check that the surface and finish are suitable for this alkaline cleaning treatment before use.
Is Rubicon a pH-neutral cleaner?
No. Its stated undiluted pH is 13.1. Select a different product if the surface-care instructions require a neutral cleaner, and follow the safety data sheet when handling the concentrate.
Can it be used in garages and leisure facilities?
Evans lists workshop and garage floors among its applications and recommends Rubicon for body-fat residues and heavy soil in leisure settings. Suitability still depends on the particular material and finish.
Do ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 describe disinfectant performance?
No. These relate to the manufacturer’s quality and environmental management systems. Rubicon is sold as a cleaner and degreaser; those certificates do not establish a disinfectant dilution or contact time.
Where are the product and safety documents?
The product information sheet and safety data sheet are available in the downloads below. Read them alongside the label for preparation, protective equipment, storage and disposal guidance.
