The invention relates to the technical field of cleaning agents, in particular to a novel steel mesh cleaning agent and a preparation method thereof. According to the raw material formula, the novel steel mesh cleaning agent comprises components including, by weight, 30-50 parts of dipropylene glycol mono butyl ether, 40-50 parts of dipropylene glycol methyl ether, 2-5 parts of tetrahydrofurfurylalcohol, 1-2 parts of a corrosion inhibitor, 1-2 part of an emulsifier, 1-2 parts of a chelating agent and 2-4 parts of an activator. The novel steel mesh cleaning agent is a green environmental protection cleaning agent, does not contain a fluorocarbon solvent and a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent, cannot hurt the health of the human body, is convenient to use, environment-friendly, safe, non-toxic and economical, and is simple in using method. After a stock solution is diluted to five times of the mass, ultrasonic cleaning or spraying cleaning can be carried out. Dirt on the surface of a steel mesh can be significantly removed, and the steel mesh cleaned by the cleaning agent can be directly reused after being rinsed with water and dried with air.