MACO, Solopol, Kresto or Swarfega?
Choose by the contamination and wash station, then compare the exact pack. This is a buying guide, not a laboratory ranking: no head-to-head cleaning, skin-tolerance or dose testing has been performed for this comparison.
| Range | Listed formats | Buying distinction |
|---|---|---|
| MACO Special | 300 mL bottle; 4 L pump; 4 L CX-4 cartridge | Solvent-free with walnut-shell grit. CX-4 dispenser sold separately. |
| Solopol family | 250 mL tube and 2 L/4 L options, depending on variant | Compare Solopol, Lime and PURE as separate formulas; match cartridges to equipment. |
| Kresto family | 250 mL, 2 L and 4 L options, depending on product | Classic, Citrus and Special ULTRA are different cleaners; do not assume one formula. |
| Swarfega range | Plus 5 L and 20 L; Orange 450 mL pump | Choose the actual product and dispensing format rather than the family name alone. |
| Suprega Plus | 4 L pack; supplier carton quantity four | Check the dispenser model. Displayed price is for one pack, not a carton. |
Walnut-shell and cornmeal scrubbers
The scrubber describes an ingredient, not a complete performance or safety profile. MACO Special uses walnut-shell grit; the listed Suprega Plus and Solopol Lime products describe cornmeal scrubbers. Compare the complete formulation and the stated application, not the abrasive alone. A product containing one scrubber cannot be assumed to clean better or be suitable for a particular user without supporting evidence.
Solvent-free and solvent-based formulas
MACO Special and the listed Solopol options are solvent-free. Kresto Classic is listed as solvent-based. That distinction does not make one product universally safer or more effective. Check the exact product label and current applicable Australian SDS for hazards, use and storage. Do not generalise a statement about Kresto Classic to the entire Kresto family.
MACO Special is not a disinfectant. It causes serious eye damage and contains CMIT/MIT preservative, which may produce an allergic reaction. The MACO SDS available here is European version 4.0 from 2020 and is not verified as a current Australian SDS. Request the current Australian supplier/importer SDS before workplace use.
Pump bottle or sealed cartridge?
A pump bottle includes its dispensing method where stated. A cartridge needs the correct dispenser, and matching litres do not prove compatibility. Deb packs are not listed as MACO CX-4 refills. Compare initial equipment, refill price and replenishment routine in the pump and CX-4 format comparison.
Compare cost using the same assumptions
Use the cost-per-wash calculator with an observed dose and the correct refill price. Different products may need different doses for the work; equal volume is not proof of equal usable washes. Show freight and equipment separately, and distinguish individual-pack prices from supplier cartons.
Source documents and next steps
Format information comes from our product listings and their linked supplier documents. For formula detail, consult MACO Special, SC Johnson Professional Solopol, Solopol Lime and Suprega Plus. Supplier documents must be checked for the actual formulation supplied.
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