Bug Remover – Professional Alkaline Bug Cleaner for Fleets & Wash Bays
Bug Remover is a professional-grade alkaline bug cleaner engineered for fleets, detail shops, and commercial wash operations that battle heavy insect buildup every day. It uses high-quality detergents and mild solvents to soften and lift bug remains so they rinse away with minimal agitation. Meant for truck fronts, mirrors, grilles, bumpers, and trailer faces.
Built for Heavy Insect Buildup
- Professional-grade alkaline bug cleaner for commercial use
- Softens and lifts gunk, grime, and bug remains.
- Works on large surfaces like truck fronts, mirrors, grilles, bumpers, and trailer faces
- Protects Paint, Clear Coat & Exterior Surfaces
The formula works by targeting and breaking down the proteins in bug remains while helping neutralize their acidic impact on painted surfaces and clear coat, preserving appearance on modern tractors, trailers, and RVs. Safe and effective on most exterior materials, including polished aluminum, chrome, plastic, and painted finishes, it slots easily into prep stages before foam or brush washing in tunnel, in-bay, or mobile fleet wash setups.
Simple Ready-to-Use Application
Ready to use straight from the jug or trigger bottle, Bug Remover performs best when sprayed onto the affected areas, allowed to dwell for 1–2 minutes, then lightly brushed or mitt-cleaned and rinsed thoroughly, making it ideal for high-throughput washing where speed and consistency matter. Its hard-water-tolerant, biodegradable formulation and subtle scent make it a practical choice for professional operations that need reliable bug removal without harsh caustic chemistry.
Bug Remover at a glance
| Chemistry | Ready-to-use alkaline bug remover, pH 10.5–11.5 |
|---|---|
| Pair with | Follow with your wash soap or 2-step |
| Polish-safe | Safe on polished aluminum, chrome, plastic and painted finishes when used as directed |
| Soap injector setup | Not for soap injectors or foam cannons. Apply with a trigger or pump sprayer. |
| Final strength at the injector | Ready to use |
| Shipping class | Not regulated as a hazardous material for U.S. ground transport (SDS Section 14). |
| Safety Data Sheet | Download the Bug Remover SDS (PDF) |
Injector setup and strength come from our Soap System Calculator. Enter your pressure washer's PSI and GPM there to get the right metering tip.
Use it on
- Truck fronts, mirrors, grilles, bumpers and trailer faces
- Prep before foam or brush washing
Keep it off / avoid
- Foam cannons and soap injectors, which over-dilute it
- Letting it dry on the surface
Bug Remover FAQs
Can I put Bug Remover in a foam cannon or injector?
No. It is ready to use and should be applied with a trigger or pump sprayer. Foam cannons and injectors over-dilute it.
Is it safe on paint and polished aluminum?
Yes, when used as directed.
Do I wash after using it?
Yes. Follow with your normal wash soap or touchless 2-step.
How drum & tote freight works
- Ships by LTL truck freight from Michigan. 55 gallon drums and 275 gallon totes go out on a freight truck, not by parcel.
- Get a live estimate on this page. In the freight estimator, choose a commercial address with a dock or forklift, a residential address or no dock (liftgate needed), or pickup at your local freight terminal. Then enter your ZIP code and state.
- Your estimate is saved with your order. When you add to cart, the quote is added to your order notes. Estimates aren’t final, and final freight charges may vary.
- Hazmat status: Not regulated as a hazardous material for U.S. ground transport (SDS Section 14).
- Order the right chemistry the first time. We don’t reimburse shipping costs on 5 gallon quantities and larger. If you’re not sure what fits your operation, call us at 616.777.7175 before you order.
- Outside the lower 48 states? Call us for a freight quote.
