Parts Washer Degreaser Choices

[dsmithjr]

I use Purple Power and Dawn dish washing detergent for degreasers. I buy them both at the local dollar store.Elbow grease and 1500psi pressure washer to scrub it off. I am trying to really get away from petroleum based cleaners. My garage is in the basement of my house so I am extra careful when using chemicals

Green 4 acres the dishwasher idea has me thinking I could pick up a used dishwasher and hook it up in the garage to use as a parts washer. Hmmm wonder how that would work?

[CADplans]

Originally Posted by dsmithjr

Green 4 acres the dishwasher idea has me thinking I could pick up a used dishwasher and hook it up in the garage to use as a parts washer. Hmmm wonder how that would work?

Your wife will wonder why so much of the dishwasher soap (Cascade!!??) is disappearing!!??

[superduty5.9]

Originally Posted by CADplans

There is two ways to "safely" remove dirt and oil.

Petroleum based - flammable
Dissolves the grease base dirt
Kerosene, mineral spirits, acetone, gasoline, etc.......

Caustic based - non flammable
Acts like soap and gets "under" the grease/dirt to allow removal.
Greased Lightning, Purple Power, etc......

I do not recommend either over the other, but, you can see they work differently.

Both remove the oil from your skin, causing all types of problems.

Caustic based have a hard time with heavy (thick) buildup.

The caustic based cleaners MUST be water rinsed after to remove/neutralize the cleaner.

The petroleum based will evaporate, no water required.



Actually, I prefer a 3500 psi pressure washer to either of the above.

It is easier on my skin!!

Nitrile gloves at almost any store. Napa, Harbor Freight, ect. I use them at work and home. It will keep you safe.

[green 4 acres]

I scraped it this spring I guess the pump went out as I rairly use it anymore but it cleaned small parts valve covers, brackets ok
might try to build a bigger version using a chevy high pressure oil pump 100 psi and a BBq smoker I never used

[green 4 acres]

Originally Posted by superduty5.9

Nitrile gloves at almost any store. Napa, Harbor Freight, ect. I use them at work and home. It will keep you safe.

It,s really what it does to your lungs, kidneys, blader etc like if some one works close to the tank with it day after day for years .