CAR GUYS Super Cleaner vs CG Nonsense: All-Purpose Battle

Two foaming all-purpose cleaners that punch far above their price: CAR GUYS Super Cleaner, the fabric-and-stain specialist with a money-back guarantee, versus Chemical Guys Nonsense, the odorless, dilutable jack-of-all-trades. Both hold 4.5+ stars across thousands of reviews.

Option A

CAR GUYS

CAR GUYS Super Cleaner (Interior Stain Remover)

4.5 (24,766)

Under $20

CAR GUYS Super Cleaner is the stain specialist: a foaming all-purpose formula that lifts ground-in dirt from cloth seats, carpet, and floor mats that spray-and-wipe cleaners leave behind. Excellent on headliners and seatbelts too.

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Option B

Chemical Guys

Chemical Guys Nonsense All-Purpose Cleaner

4.7 (16,958)

Under $20

Chemical Guys Nonsense is an odorless, all-purpose cleaner that tackles grime on vinyl, rubber, plastic, carpet, and upholstery without leaving residue. The foaming formula penetrates deep into textured surfaces and tight spaces, delivering a factory-fresh finish on dashboards, seats, trim, and engine bays.

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	CAR GUYS Super Cleaner (Interior Stain Remover)	Chemical Guys Nonsense All-Purpose Cleaner
Brand	CAR GUYS	Chemical Guys
Price range	Under $20	Under $20
Owner rating	4.5/5 (24,766)	4.7/5 (16,958)
Pros	+ Outstanding on fabric and carpet stains + Works on almost every interior surface + Foaming action lifts embedded dirt + Money-back guarantee from an engaged brand	+ Versatile formula works on both interior and exterior surfaces including vinyl, rubber, plastic, carpet, and upholstery + Foaming action effectively lifts embedded dirt and grime from textured surfaces and tight spaces + Leaves an invisible, residue-free finish that won't alter the natural appearance of materials + Odorless formula makes it pleasant to use in enclosed spaces like vehicle interiors + Sprayable 16 oz bottle provides convenient application for quick touch-ups or full detailing jobs
Cons	- Needs a brush for best results - Overkill for light dusting jobs	- 16 oz size may require multiple bottles for complete vehicle detailing on larger vehicles - Foaming action requires proper ventilation in enclosed spaces to avoid buildup - Higher price point compared to some competing all-purpose cleaners on the market

Our Verdict

Super Cleaner is stronger out of the bottle on ground-in fabric and carpet stains — it’s the one to grab for a neglected interior’s first deep clean. Nonsense is the smarter long-term stock: dilutable from dashboard-gentle to floor-mat-strong, odor-free, and useful everywhere from door jambs to engine bays.

Buy Super Cleaner if stained cloth seats and carpets are your immediate battle.

Buy Nonsense if you want one economical concentrate to mix at whatever strength each job needs.

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