Rustins Sugar Soap

The go-to essential for surface prep and deep cleaning. Rustins Sugar Soap is specially formulated to cut through stubborn grease, grime, and everyday dirt, leaving surfaces chemically clean and perfectly prepped for painting.

Whether you're refreshing a room or tackling a general clean-up, this powerful cleaner ensures paint adheres smoothly and lasts longer. Ideal for use on paintwork, vinyl wallcoverings, and enamel surfaces, it's a must-have for decorators and DIYers alike.

• Prepares surfaces for repainting by removing grease and grime
• Leaves a clean, residue-free surface for better paint adhesion
• Great for general household cleaning
• Safe for use on paintwork, vinyl wallcoverings, and enamel
• Available as a ready to use trigger spray or concentrate

• Shake bottle well before use to ensure the solution is properly mixed.
• Wear rubber gloves and eye protection to avoid skin or eye irritation.
• Protect floor coverings, fabrics, and surrounding areas from potential spills or splashes.

Sugar Soap Application:

• When using the concentrate, dilute the contents of the bottle using a ratio of 500ml Sugar Soap to 13 litres of clean water.
• Soak a sponge or cloth in the solution.
• The trigger spray is supplied ready to use and does not need diluting.
• Thoroughly clean the surface, ensuring all grease and dirt are removed.
• Sand down any uneven areas once the surface is clean.
• Rinse with clean water to remove any residue.
• Allow the surface to dry completely before painting or further preparation.
• Wipe up any spills immediately using a clean cloth.

Q. What is Sugar Soap used for?

A. Sugar Soap is designed to clean surfaces before repainting. It effectively removes grease, grime, and dirt, leaving the surface chemically clean and ready for paint to adhere properly. It’s also great for general household cleaning.

Delivery - All orders placed on a working day before 3pm will be dispatched on the same day for next working day delivery. Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. 

Delivery of Tinted Products - Tinted paints are dispatched in line with our express order process, shown below. However, due to their bespoke nature, please allow up to an additional 5 working days to accommodate any potential courier delays or delivery issues before receiving a refund or replacement.

We strongly suggest customers avoid booking tradespeople until they receive their order. Next Day Paint will not be held liable for any costs incurred due to order processing errors, delivery delays, or other issues that may result in financial loss.

Delivery Options

Express Shipping - £3.99

Order by: 3pm, Monday - Sunday

Expected delivery: Next working day, 8am - 9pm

Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following day

AM Delivery - £12.99

Order by: 2pm, Monday - Sunday

Expected delivery: Next working day by 2pm

Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following AM

Late Cut-Off - £5.99

Order by: 4pm, Monday - Friday 

Expected delivery: Next working day, 8am - 9pm

Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following day

Saturday Delivery - £9.95

Order by: 2pm, Friday 

Expected delivery: Saturday, 8am - 9pm

Standard Delivery (Out of Zone Postcodes Only) - £6.99

Order by: 3pm, Monday - Sunday 

Expected delivery:  3-5  working days, 8am - 9pm

Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following day

We do not deliver to the Channel Islands or the Republic of Ireland

Certain postcodes delivery times and charges may vary please head to the cart to see your available delivery options.

Returns

We offer a 14 day money back guarantee for all goods shipped correctly that are not required. If the item is not required, please send the item back for a full refund in its original condition, unused with its original packaging. Please note return for unwanted item is at your own expense.

Contact us as soon as possible to inform us you will be returning the product either by a contact form or by calling our team on 0161 960 0217.

All tinted paint purchases are final and non-refundable. If you're unsure about your selection, please refer to the product listing or contact us for guidance before ordering. Once mixed, tinted paints cannot be returned or refunded, regardless of delivery delays or changes in circumstances.

While we aim to meet delivery timelines, we are not responsible for delays caused by couriers, weather, or other external factors.

We recommend ordering samples or colour charts before purchasing. While we strive to represent colours accurately, screen settings and surface types can affect appearance. Opened tins cannot be returned due to dissatisfaction with colour.

For non-tinted products, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. Items must be returned unused, in original condition and packaging, at your own expense.

Damaged Paint

Please visit our damages page, where we can help resolve the issue for you. 

Incorrect Item

If we have sent you a different item from what you ordered, we will be happy to organise an exchange for the correct goods at no extra charge to yourself, please get in touch to organise this.

Faulty Items

Faulty items can be refunded or exchanged within 30 days. All returns are tested, and if no fault is found, no refund will be issued you'll have the option to have the item returned. For faults discovered after 30 days, please contact the manufacturer for further support.