Detailing & hand washes

FORTIS FOAM ECO

Gentle dirt softening before hand washing

10.5

1:100

Recommended dilution

Light

Foam agent

Application

Ideal for detailing and hand car washes. Gentle working solution pH (8.3–8.5) safely softens dirt before sponge use. Light foam rinses easily, leaving no streaks.

Technical specification

Main purpose Gentle dirt softening before hand washing

Concentrate pH 10.5

Recommended dilution 1:100 - 1:150

Foam agent Light, easy-to-rinse foam

Density 1.02 g/cm³

Color Colorless with yellow tint

Scent Chemical, perfumed

Storage temperature 5-30°C

Shelf life 36 months

Available sizes 20L, 200L, 1000L IBC

Biodegradable Yes

✓ Concentrate pH 10.5 (working solution pH 8.3–8.5)

✓ Light, easy-to-rinse foam

✓ Softens dirt before hand washing

✓ Dilution 1:100 - 1:150

✓ Ideal for detailing and hand car washes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fortis Foam ECO biodegradable? +

Yes, the ECO formula was developed with the environment in mind. All active ingredients are biodegradable in accordance with European standards.

Does ECO effectively clean cars? +

Yes, ECO effectively softens dirt before hand washing. The concentrate pH is 10.5, while the working solution has pH 8.5 (at 1:100) or 8.3 (at 1:150), which is fully paint-safe. It's optimized for detailing where gentleness matters.

Can I use ECO in a touchless car wash? +

ECO is primarily designed for hand washes and detailing. For touchless car washes, we recommend Fortis Foam PRO with its concentrate pH of 13.8 (working solution pH 12 at 1:100).

What dilution ratio should I use? +

Recommended dilution is 1:100–1:150. For detailing use 1:100 for stronger action, for hand washes 1:150 for economy.

Does ECO leave streaks? +

ECO's light formula rinses easily and leaves no streaks or marks, which is crucial in professional detailing.

Market comparison

	Fortis Foam ECO	Typical foam
pH	10.5	7.0-8.0
Dilution	1:100–1:150	1:40–1:60
Biodegradable	Yes	Partial
Residue	No streaks	Possible marks
Paint safety	Maximum	Standard

Consumption Calculator

Concentrate amount (liters)

Dilution ratio (1:X)

Usage per car (liters of solution)

Working solution 1000 L

Number of cars 500

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