Citro Squeeze is a cleaning agent formulated specifically for firefighter turnout gear: strong enough to lift soot and hydrocarbons, gentle enough to protect moisture barriers and outer-shell finishes. Using it correctly — right dose, right water temperature, right cycle — is most of the battle in routine gear cleaning.
What makes a PPE cleaner different from detergent?
Turnout gear cleaners must work within the limits gear manufacturers and NFPA 1850 set: mild pH range, no chlorine bleach, no additives that degrade water-repellent finishes. Household and industrial detergents routinely violate all three — which is why the wrong soap can quietly strip the protection your crews count on. Citro Squeeze is built to clean inside those limits.
How do you dose it correctly?
- Follow the label for your extractor size — more soap does not mean cleaner gear; it means residue in the liner.
- Water temperature matters: stay within the gear manufacturer’s specified range — hot water damages moisture barriers.
- Pre-treat heavy contamination on shells before the wash cycle rather than doubling the dose.
- Rinse thoroughly. Residual surfactant attracts the next fire’s contaminants faster.
Where can departments get it?
Heiman ISP stocks Citro Squeeze in multiple sizes for department extractor rooms — see current options and pricing on our PPE care pricing page or contact us for case quantities.
FAQ
Is Citro Squeeze approved for all turnout gear brands?
It is formulated to meet the cleaning-agent requirements common across major gear manufacturers; always confirm against your gear’s care label.
Can it be used for routine cleaning at the station?
Yes — it is designed for exactly that, in station extractors between professional advanced cleans.