Swarfega or not ?

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Question for y,all. What hand cleaner do you use after working on the oily bits ?
I used to use green Swarfega, but now theres orange as well, and all kinds of other products.
Swarfega is getting bloody expensive too for what it is, so looking for alternatives that work well.

[STEMO]

Quite a lot of people just wear latex gloves now, maybe barrier cream first.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

They usually end up torn to shreds, hanging down my wrists within 5 minutes. 

[YZ250]

We used Swarfega Lemon (Yellow) at work for oily hands and by strange coincidence that's what I have in my containers at home. 
It's the one that feels gritty, like someone has put sugar in it. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Read good things about Lidl W5 hand cleaner. Looks like it currently only available in Norn Irn for some reason.
A bit too far to go.

[STEMO]

Read goof things about Lidl W5 hand cleaner. Looks like it currently only available in Norn Irn for some reason.
A bit too far to go.

Brexit. Northern Ireland is in the EU now.

[ronnyd]

I bought some stuff that looks and feels like rough custard.  It's called Manista, on the Bay of E. Got two 700ml tubs for a tenner. Smells lemony, cleans well and leaves hands feeling smooth. 

[STEMO]

I bought some stuff that looks and feels like rough custard.  It's called Manista, on the Bay of E. Got two 700ml tubs for a tenner. Smells lemony, cleans well and leaves hands feeling smooth. 

Just offer to do the dishes, Ronny, works a treat.

[ronnyd]

I bought some stuff that looks and feels like rough custard.  It's called Manista, on the Bay of E. Got two 700ml tubs for a tenner. Smells lemony, cleans well and leaves hands feeling smooth. 

Just offer to do the dishes, Ronny, works a treat.

I have a deal with SWMBO. she does the grub, i clear up the mess and wash up. 

[dave the builder]

I use washing up liquid and Cif surface cream cleaner on my hands ,that comes out the housekeeping budget 
I've got a big tub of Swarfega in my workshop ,rarely use it though

[Andy B]

We used Swarfega Lemon (Yellow) at work for oily hands and by strange coincidence that's what I have in my containers at home. 
It's the one that feels gritty, like someone has put sugar in it. 

That's a coincidence .... work uses the same orange Tufanega that I do 

[henryd]

I use Swarfega orange here but also like Comma Manista

[Nick W]

If I have to buy hand cleaner, I prefer the almost dry paste type like THIS It lasts longer, is easier to use, and for workshop use makes less mess. Plus you can put a small quantity in a container or even sealed plastic bag in a toolbox without having it leak.


A good barrier cream before starting work makes a big difference too. A small can of DERMASHIELD would last most DIYers a couple of years.



But I find any of the cleaners from industrial suppliers all work, and don't see the point of insisting on a particular brand. I bet that doesn't surprise any of you

[Sir Tigger KC]

I have a bottle of an unknown brand of gritty orange stuff that does the job and all the gritty stuff (plastic micro beads) goes down the drain and feeds the fish!     

[New POD]

Quite a lot of people just wear latex gloves now, maybe barrier cream first.

I wear nitrile gloves and a thicker workflow over the top.
And clean my hands with normal pump soap with ca spoon of brown sugar.