WALDSCHRAT by GUPPYFRIEND is the first microplastic-free and uncompromisingly sustainable outdoor cleaner from the Alpine foothills. It is specially formulated for all outdoor athletes, bicycle cleaners, outdoor cooks, shoe shiners, and hand dishwashers, replacing at least a dozen other products. And that’s a good thing, because many of the ingredients in common cleaning agents are difficult to break down in the environment. In addition to dyes and solvents, they often contain liquid plastics and microplastics. These end up in our groundwater in various ways, endangering nature. What a mess! That’s why we developed the WALDSCHRAT.

• Free of microplastics and free of liquid or gel-like plastics
• Made from rapeseed, pumpkin, and hemp oil with natural mountain pine oil and local ingredients from the Alpine region
• Easily biodegradable ingredients
• Contains no palm or coconut oil, no dyes, and no solvents
• With a 100% post-consumer recycled refill bottle
• Spray head for precise and efficient application

At GUPPYFRIEND, we are a team of enthusiastic outdoor athletes. And we create solutions to combat microplastic pollution. It bothers us greatly that many cleaners—even those considered "sustainable"—contain microplastics and palm oil, and that synthetic ingredients like dyes and foam boosters are added, even though these products can potentially end up in nature. Cleaning outdoor equipment primarily requires water.  

And when a cleaner is added, it must be high-performance and completely free of harmful ingredients.  

WALDSCHRAT forgoes all non-biodegradable ingredients, and the base for our outdoor cleaner is made from natural soap rather than synthetic alternatives.  

Two cosmetic-grade preservatives (benzisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol) are used to prevent bacterial growth. The amount is so minimal that using WALDSCHRAT is safe even with skin contact.

We developed the WALDSCHRAT to remove stubborn dirt easily and gently. Deposits of clay, wet forest soil, and plant resins can be rinsed off quickly and effortlessly by spraying and wiping. The cleaner is suitable for all bicycle materials, cleans tents, backpacks, and hiking boots, and is your all-purpose cleaner for camping trips. Although not explicitly developed for it, the environmentally friendly and skin-compatible WALDSCHRAT outdoor cleaner also does its job in the kitchen and bathroom. And all this without microplastic pollution!

The WALDSCHRAT is made from natural soap and contains readily biodegradable substances. But please note: in principle, nothing that does not belong on the forest floor should end up there – this includes soaps, oils, or cleaners, no matter how sustainable they may be. Particles rinsed off during cleaning, such as microplastics, lubricants, fats, and waterproofing agents, harm the environment and can kill plants and microorganisms. Therefore, wastewater should never be discharged directly into the ground. For this reason, we recommend using the WALDSCHRAT only with a protective layer – such as absorbent cardboard or layers of newspaper (please dispose of these in the residual waste bin).

Spray the soiled item, leave it to work briefly and rinse off with water. Repeat the process for particularly stubborn dirt and wipe surfaces with a damp cloth. Rinse the cleaner off completely afterwards. If you dilute the cleaner and use it in a 1:1 ratio with water, please roughly double the contact time.

The WALDSCHRAT outdoor cleaner from GUPPYFRIEND is suitable for all bicycle materials such as metal, rubber, CFRP/plastic, matte paint, gloss paint, and anodized or polished surfaces. It is highly efficient. 0.75 liters are enough for approx. 15 cleanings of heavily soiled bicycles. Please use sparingly. The spray nozzle will help you do so. It is important that you use a ground cover. Your bike has lubricants, silicone oils, and waterproofing agents that should not be released into the environment. See also: "Can I use the WALDSCHRAT in nature without concern?"

In a way that makes you look forward to your next hikes, rides, and trail runs while you're cleaning. That's the effect of natural mountain pine oil from Tyrol.

Especially for cleaners used in the kitchen, unnecessary ingredients are added that lead to stable foam formation. However, excessive foaming is counterproductive, because a large part of the piling-up substance does not come into contact with the area being cleaned. For us, a lot of foam is not a sign of great cleaning power, but an expression of waste.

Please always use WALDSCHRAT sparingly. The spray head of the outdoor cleaner ensures precise and effective wetting of the areas to be cleaned.