Spray On / Rinse Off cleaner and degreaser.

[aircommuter]

I restore tractors. There are varying degrees and thicknesses of oil and dirt mix. I typically I use Diesel fuel to start with, give it some time and reapply where needed. Then I use the hot water pressure washer with the soap injector hose in simple green (alcohol). Then close the soap valve and rinse. Finally blow dry. Solving the question of putting away wet. If the hoses and other rubber components can’t take a controlled use of Diesel or other solvent they aren’t going to work very long carrying it inside or outside if you get fuel leak. Kind of a far fetched concern.
Then after disassembly I may use the hot water pressure washer with caustic soda for stripping of steel or cast iron components.

 

[homey53]

Thanks to all that suggested and recommended. I ended up using "Simple Green", and throw away paint brushes from the dollar store, with a clean water rinse afterwards.

 

[dstriplett]

I use either green or purple degreaser mixed 2/3 to 1/3 with Dawn dishwashing soap in a foam cannon. Spray it on when the equipment is cool and in the shade, let it soak a few minutes (keep it wet), and then rinse well. You may need to scrub a bit on stubborn spots.

 

[tassmannn]

I didn't look through all the threads to see if this was here, but we have been using Oil Eater Cleaner Degreaser for several years now, since we have so much equipment to clean. It works on all kinds of grease issues. Amazon.com

 

[sixdogs]

This is a great thread on cleaning dirt and grease. Many of these need to be rinsed off and not just wiped off. They can fade paint if left on a long time. Read the instructions.

Spray engine Gunk is the best and Simple Green for lesser gunk.

 

[tassmannn]

I didn't look through all the threads to see if this was here, but we have been using Oil Eater Cleaner Degreaser for several years now, since we have so much equipment to clean. It works on all kinds of grease issues. Amazon.com

You can also find the Siphon Spray Gun Cleaning Kit here Amazon.com

 

[1Mech]

LA’s Totally Awesome. Use it in all my equipment to get off dirt and grease. Can get it at Dollar General

I have used LA Totally Awesome on household and kitchen grease too. That stuff works great and is not too expensive!

 

[Seven Gables]

LA’s Totally Awesome. Use it in all my equipment to get off dirt and grease. Can get it at Dollar General

LA’s totally awesome is by far my favorite for both cost and effectiveness. 6.50/gallon at local dollar general. I’ll spray it on dried on spray material on orchard sprayer, let set for few minutes and pressure wash away, also excellent on grease and many other stains.

 

[Kenuto]

Not sure I'm in the right Forum for this, but I'm just looking for suggestions for a spray on / rinse off degreaser. Getting towards the end of mowing season here in Northern New England and looking ahead to preping the mower deck for winter storage. I noticed the other day that I've got grease thrown from the pulleys all over the top of the deck. Then the dust cakes on to the grease, and you got a messy deck. I can clean it with Simple Green in a 50/50 water mix, and a spray bottle with a lot of paper towels. Getting older and lazier, I was hoping someone might have the low down on a spray on / rinse off cleaner for such purpose (s).

Beware of simple green on aluminum, it will blacken. I learned this working at Harley Davidson, washing bikes...oops

 

[sixdogs]

If you are doing smaller areas, oven cleaner also works.

I scrape my mower blades with a putty knife and then spray oven cleaner on them. Clean as can be and easy to keep balanced