It was introduced to the motor vehicle industry 50 years ago to clean the vinyl seats in Holdens and Fords. It has had minor formulation changes over time due to changes in raw materials and environmental considerations but is still a high strength formulation with its major feature being able to clean vinyl without fading or drying out the vinyl surface. Over time it has found many more applications and is now a proven all-purpose cleaner for car and house. It acts as a deodoriser and has a distinctive pine oil smell.