Parts washer fluid - "green"

[Keeper]

Just a question that some may be able to answer.

I just picked up a 20 gal parts washer and was looking for solvent/cleaner and was wondering if anyone has experience with "green" or non-flammable parts washer fluid.

I use mostly regular solvent but with pets running around the shop and the fact that there is a bedroom right above it I was looking for something that would not catch the garage on fire.

I have come across a bunch of products but would rather have some "I have used this stuff" comments. I have used and like simple green but I am not sure how they would do in a parts washer.

Thanks.

B

 

[blownt]

KafKo Oil Eater Degreaser Cleaner

OIL EATER safely dissolves grease and oil on asphalt or concrete driveways, engines, lawn mowers, tools, ovens and outdoor grills. It's excellent as a pre-wash for dirty clothes and will remove most stains from carpets, floor mats and upholstery. An excellent concentrate for pressure washing and parts cleaning machines. Diluted as directed, Oil Eater saves money. An application and dilution chart is included on the rear label of all packages. The chart is expanded on the one gallon, five gallon, and fifty-five gallon sizes to cover commercial, industrial and utility applications. NON-FLAMMABLE, CONTAINS NO ACIDS, ABRASIVES OR PETROLEUM SOLVENTS. AUTHORIZED BY USDA FOR CLEANING NON-FOOD AREAS. OIL EATER CLEANER/DEGREASER is a water-based, fresh-scented, biodegradable cleaner that effectively replaces flammable or combustible solvent cleaners. It contains no hazardous chlorinated/fluorinated solvents or acidic-type chemicals. OIL EATER'S formulation safely accomplishes the cleaning that previously required solvent or acid cleaners and exposed the user and the environment to the inherent hazards of such chemicals. This unique formula of non-ionic surfactants, emulsifiers, water softeners and other biodegradable ingredients cuts through oily and greasy dirt, encapsulating the oil and dirt into a solution that can easily be rinsed away. OIL EATER CLEANER/DEGREASER has been used successfully by the automotive, machine tool, metal fabricating, micro processing, packaging, professional fabric cleaning and many more industries for production as well as maintenance of their facilities. IT TRULY IS THE ONE NEW CLEANER THAT REPLACES MANY.

 

[Youngster]

Thanks for the tip Blownt.

Ron

 

[donsrods]

I use mineral spirits, but when I first bought my parts washer I used the one Northern sells where you mix it 50-50 with water. It ate the paint off of the parts washer!!! I took the washer back and they gave me a brand new one, and since using mineral spirits I haven't had any more problems.

Don

 

[Keeper]

Thanks.

I have found a few of them some seem better than others. Just wanted to see if anyone had actually used some of the stuff before I drop $120 for a 5gallon jug! (Up here pricing)