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This option from Griot’s Garage is one of the more expensive per-ounce in our review, but well worth every penny. It’s a combination package featuring an engine bay degreaser as well as an aftertouch dressing to create a stellar finish.

To use it, you simply follow the cleaning guide above and then apply your finish at the end to restore the shine and color. This degreaser fights the ground in dirt just as easily as the light debris. Then, when you apply the dressing, all your plastics and rubber shine with a black satin finish, good enough to take to the car show.

The best part about this kit is that it’s versatile. Use it on your motorcycle, utility vehicle, snowmobile, boat, and all-terrain vehicle as well.  Another perk is that the formula is low odor, so you don’t have to worry about toxic fumes coming from your engine.

Before you look at this price and write this product off, keep something in mind. The Chemical Guys Degreaser needs to be diluted 20:1 with water for general cleaning jobs. That means if your engine isn’t terribly greasy, you don’t need to use this at full strength.

Chemical Guys is a leader in detailing products because they work. This concentrated formula was created with heavy-duty degreasing in mind. What we like is that it’s already in a spray bottle. A lot of other products come in big jugs that require you to pour into your own spray bottles.

This solution removes tough dirt, grime, grease, and debris with ease. It’s also easy to clean off. Dilute this and use it on your wheels, undercarriages, and even the shop floor for a quick spot clean. There’s no limit to the places you’ll be able to clean with this.

As a perk, the orange scent is sweet and refreshing. Of course, we wouldn’t buy it just to make our engines smell like a bag of oranges.

Our main reason for liking Oil Eater Cleaner is simply that it works. Many users claim over and over again how easy it is to remove ground in oil on shop floors, grease from automotive tools, and dirt from the engine.

This cleaner safely dissolves engine oil and grease on most products because it doesn’t use abrasives, petroleum solvents, or acids. It’s also biodegradable, so you could use it on a septic system if you wanted to.

This gallon is heavily concentrated and it should last you quite a while when used correctly. They even offer a handy dilution chart to make sure you get the right strength for the job. On the table, they provide ratios for floors, tubs, carpets, grills, tile, asphalt, concrete driveways, decks, boat hulls, siding, white wall tires, and stoves. As far as industrial uses are concerned, there are dilution formulas for engines, floor scrubbers, pressure washers, exhausts, machinery, tools, parts washing, plus your hood.

We wonder what this degreaser can’t do!

The reviews on a degreaser don’t come much better than they do on this Simple Green Cleaner. It’s one of the few on the market that is 100% biodegradable. There’s also no harm to your health while using it plus it’s fragrance-free.

Don’t let that deter you from believing it’s not heavy-duty enough to tackle your toughest dirt problems, though. The potency of this cleaner is perfect for industrial, home, and automobile use. Anywhere you have oil stains or grease; you’ll be able to get them right out with this product; even if they’ve become deeply embedded.

Just make sure you dilute it accordingly, although it would be hard to hurt almost any surface with this product. Keep in mind that you might pay a little more for this than some other options on the list, but you get what you pay for. Aside from its impeccable strength, you really can’t put a price on something that won’t harm you or the environment.

Consider all the other places you can use this cleaner. Some customers have used it already for their bike chains, kitchen cleanup, plastic storage containers, bearings, and even greasy clothing.

For those of you looking for a multi-purpose solution, you can’t do much better than with POR-15 Cleaner. It’s not just for automotive use, but also great for industrial purposes and household tasks. Many people also use it for their marine equipment, bikes, and off-road vehicles as well.

Like many of the others, this formula comes heavily concentrated. You’ll want to keep this in mind when looking at the price. You’re going to get far more use out of it then you would initially think possible.

Customers have found this solution works great on any oil stains, algae, soap film, wax, musty odors, and mildew. It’s usable on multiple surfaces without an issue; just be sure to test a small patch first before trying something new.

You might also use it before applying preventative coatings or paint for protection against rust. Simply put some of this on first to remove all the oils for a better finish.

This product is 100% water soluble, so it leaves behind zero residue. You might consider wearing some gloves while working with it as it can be rough on the skin.

Ratings don’t get as close to perfect as they do with Krud Kutter. In fact, if you ask anyone who degreases most anything, chances are they’ve heard of this product.

It’s popular among general cleaners mainly because of its degreasing and stain removing capability. Just like our other top picks, you have to dilute this formula to its appropriate strength before use. There are also lots of sizing choices, so it’s easy to get exactly what you need for your next job.

Use this formula to remove adhesives, glue, oil, grease, crayons, markers, pet stains, paint overspray, tree sap, tape residue, ground-in oil stains, wax, and so much more. This could easily replace your current carpet stain remover, floor cleaner, pet stain remover, and tile cleaner to save you tons of money.

The company also claims it’s good for gutter stains, bird droppings, brake dust, lipstick, fireplace soot, and suntan oil. For heavy cleaning purposes, use it on your grill, machinery, driveways, and grout. You could also clean your appliances, porcelain, patio furniture, wheels, and mini-blinds as well. With all the strength, it’s still gentle enough to use on your television screen, computer screen, mirrors, glass, lights, and windows.

Not only is it versatile but it’s also biodegradable, water-based, non-flammable, non-toxic, plus non-abrasive. That means it’s perfect for the environment and you. There’s also no bleach, ammonia, or petroleum-based solvents included in the formula. You’ll also find that there are no overpowering fumes or strong vapors to contend with.

The Meguiar Degreaser is well-known for its excellent cleaning ability. Not only does it clean a multitude of materials, but it’s fast-acting so you don’t have to wait long to see results. It works well on stains, no matter how long they’ve been sitting.

What most people love about this particular cleaner is that there’s no residue left behind. It’s also entirely possible to use this without water; just apply it and wipe it off. The pleasant fragrance left behind is a bonus, especially when dealing with areas that had deep odors.

Don’t just use this for your engine cleaning, but also on your list of tough jobs. In fact, customers found success using it on their car interior as well. Another customer used it to clean their leather seats and found it took off 13-year old grime. On top of that, there was no harm to their leather and no discoloration. They claim it’s as good as taking the vehicle to the detailer, so it looks like this product could save a lot of money.

With proper dilution, a gallon could last for several years depending on how many places you need to use it.

If you want a versatile cleaner, look no further than with Spray Nine Heavy-Duty Degreaser. This formula cleans, degreases, and disinfects at the same time. It effectively removes stains, eradicates mildew, and gets rid of mold.

The specially formulated spray provides an accelerated cleaning experience. Aside from using it on your engines, you’ll find numerous purposes for it. In fact, it could replace most of your current cleaners.

The company claims that it’s great to use around the house on your tools, vinyl, engines, walls, concrete, sinks, bathtubs, tires, stainless steel, plastic, ceilings, showers, and more. On top of that, it kills many viruses and bacteria in just 45 seconds which is something the other products didn’t offer.

In your garage, you might consider using it on your vans, SUVs, trucks, cars, and RVs. Spray down parts of the exterior and interior of your vehicle including that bug splatter on the bumpers and your grimy door panels. Professional drivers also find success with it on city buses, school buses, delivery trucks, plus heavy equipment cleaning.

At your office, you can disinfect and clean desks, work benches, kitchens, bathrooms, and the cafeteria. You might even want to spray down the office tools and equipment to stop the spread of germs. In an industrial setting, you would be wise to use it on conveyors, machinery, treated metals, shelving, and the kitchen.

The formula weakens a stain’s ability to cling to the surface, allowing it to be removed. It also contains no bleach and is VOC compliant. With no petroleum or chlorinated solvents, you know this is a safe option.

For an efficient way to deal with engine grease, you might consider this Total Cycle Cleaner. It takes your hardest jobs and turns them into light work. You can use it on your car, truck, motorcycle, or industrial engines as well. It’s proven to be safe on paints, alloys, plastic, rubber, and chrome.

Cleaning occurs in as little as five minutes depending on how bad the grime is. The non-acid, biodegradable, ph-controlled formula also contains corrosion inhibitors to protect your belongings. Consider using it for your marine and lawn equipment as well as your snowmobiles.

You have to purchase this by the 1.32-gallon, but once you see all the ways to use it, you’ll find a purpose for it all.

We end our list with another Simple Green Cleaner, but this one is slightly different than the others we reviewed. The concentrated formula makes up to 14 gallons depending what you need it for.

This professional-grade cleanser is ideal for degreasing engines and automobiles with ease. Not only that, but you can then use it in the kitchen and bathroom for deep cleaning.

It’s safe on metal, so you don’t need to worry about it corroding the engine. It’s also completely non-toxic, making it one of the most reliable options for you and the environment.

Use this on your walls, floors, industrial equipment, RV, and appliances for a deep-down, overall clean. You could even utilize it during parts washing, pressure washing, or ultrasonic cleaning.

It’s been tested to work safely on a variety of materials including painted surfaces, polished steel, stainless steel, aluminum, chrome, vinyl, plastics, canvas, counters, cabinets, refrigerators, stovetops, showers, sinks, tile, and so much more. Outside, use it on your tools, wheels, engines, landscaping equipment, grills, machinery, and bumpers.

You have to purchase it in a one-gallon container, but once you figure out everywhere you can use it, you’ll be glad you did. In fact, most people find themselves getting rid of other cleaners in favor of using this one.