Clean a Crime — First steps when you load in
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OverviewClean a Crime puts you in charge of scrubbing blood, footprints, and broken glass from crime scenes before the police countdown hits zero. Earn cash for every spotless job, upgrade your gear, and unlock harder maps with bigger payouts.
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First steps when you load in
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When the game starts, a tutorial scene walks you through the controls and shows you how to use your cleaning tools. Take your time here — the early maps are designed to be forgiving, so you have room to practice without the pressure of a tight timer.
- Read the tutorial go through the opening instructions so you understand how to move and use your sprayer before anything else.
- Start on an easy map the first scenes have fewer pieces of evidence and more time on the clock.
- Clear every trace blood stains, footprints, and broken glass all count, so scan the whole room.
- Watch the countdown the police timer is always on screen; keep one eye on it as you work.
What to prioritise when upgrading gear
CheckYour sprayer is the tool that does all the work, so the upgrades you choose there have the biggest effect on how fast you can clear a scene. Once your speed feels solid, expanding your tank capacity cuts down the time you spend running back to refill.
- Cleaning speed first a faster sprayer lets you wipe more evidence in the same amount of time.
- Tank capacity second a larger tank means fewer trips to reload, keeping you on the evidence longer.
- Free play is enough cash earned in-game covers all upgrades, so spending real money is not required.
Surviving a tight police countdown
WarnRunning low on time is one of the most common problems players hit. A quick, deliberate scan is more useful than rushing in circles.
Moving between maps at the right time
TipsHarder maps pay more cash per run, but they also have more evidence and less margin for error.
- New maps unlock after you clear the previous ones and your gear is strong enough to handle the extra workload.
- Return to easier maps whenever you need a cash boost.
- Higher difficulty always means higher reward.
Perfect clears and the bonus reward
SummaryChasing perfect clears is the most efficient way to build cash early.
- Perfect clear wipe every piece of evidence before the countdown ends to earn bonus cash.
- Timeout police arrive while evidence remains, resulting in a failed scene.
Glossary
Glossary- Cash
- The in-game currency you earn by finishing scenes, used to pay for all equipment upgrades.
- Sprayer
- Your main cleaning tool; upgrading it increases how fast you remove evidence from a scene.
- Perfect clear
- Finishing a scene with every piece of evidence removed before the police countdown reaches zero, which pays a bonus reward.
- Countdown
- The on-screen timer showing how many seconds remain before the police arrive and the scene is judged.
- Tank capacity
- How much cleaning solution your sprayer holds before you need to stop and refill it.
- Map unlock
- Gaining access to a new scene by clearing the previous one and having gear strong enough to handle it.
Common questions
FAQCan I finish the whole game without spending real money?
Yes. Every upgrade is bought with cash earned inside the game, and all maps can be unlocked through normal play.
A new map is not appearing even though I cleared the previous one — what do I do?
New maps require both a cleared previous scene and gear that is strong enough to handle the increased workload. Upgrade your sprayer and try clearing the current map a few more times, then check whether the next one has opened up.
Is it worth replaying maps I have already beaten?
Replaying an easier map is the fastest way to stack up cash for upgrades.
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