Citrus degreasers are effective at removing grease and grime from vehicle parts, but it’s important to consider factors such as cleaning ability, skin softness, and value when choosing a product. Foaming degreasers are often more effective and a product with added skin protectants is better for the skin.
There are many types of degreasing agents on the market, including a citrus degreaser. While most types of citrus degreasers work to remove grease and grime from vehicle parts, there are differences in the types of products. When choosing a citrus degreaser, there are characteristics to look for in the cleaner. Cleaning ability, skin softness, and value are among the top areas of consideration for consumers. Shoppers are also looking for multi-purpose cleaning products.
Locating a citrus degreaser that will clean a dirty part of the vehicle is usually as easy as visiting an auto supply or hardware store. Finding a cleaner that works on oily auto parts and is gentle on skin often requires a bit more research. Most citrus degreasing products on the market come in an aerosol can. This type of dispenser is easy to use on greasy parts, but often splashes on the user, so it is beneficial if the product is made to be gentle on human skin.
When cleaning an especially greasy item that is not part of a running vehicle’s engine, it is important that the cleaner can be used on a part that is not warm or hot. Many brands of citrus degreasers instruct the user to bring the item to be cleaned to operating temperature before applying the cleaner. The heat helps the degreaser melt the grease from the item; however, the part needs to be able to be brought up to temperature. When cleaning parts on a bench, it’s important that the degreaser works even on a part that doesn’t get hot.
Other things being equal, a foaming degreaser often works much more effectively than a non-foaming type. The foaming action can penetrate below the fat and loosen it from the surface. Foaming citrus degreaser is also usually thicker, so there is less waste when applying it to one part. Less waste equals more product actually used to clean parts, so it’s generally a better value.
To protect the skin, a citrus degreaser that contains aloe and lanolin is much easier on the skin than a cleanser that does not contain either. Often an auto part is washed by hand after applying citrus degreaser. This can be harmful to the skin if protective gloves are not worn. A cleanser with added skin protectants is better for the skin and often leaves skin feeling soft and conditioned after use.
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