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Industrial Detergent + Cleaner Selection — Quick Reference
Industrial detergents + cleaners FORMULATED to remove HEAVY GREASE + OIL + CARBON DEPOSITS + industrial soils + general grime from machinery + factory + workshop. Stronger chemistry than household + commercial cleaners.
| Industrial Cleaner Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Heavy-Duty Degreaser (Solvent) | Engine + machinery + see degreasers |
| Alkaline Cleaner (Caustic) | Heavy carbon + baked oil + production line |
| Acid Cleaner (Mild) | Mineral deposit + lime + rust |
| Bio-Derived / Citrus Cleaner | Lower-toxicity general cleaning |
| Hand Cleaner (Heavy-Duty) | Worker cleanup — see hand cleaners |
| Floor Cleaner (Concentrated) | Workshop floor + scrubber machines |
| Parts Washer Detergent | Parts washer recirculating systems |
| Pressure Wash Concentrate | Pressure wash equipment + dilute on use |
| Multi-Surface (General) | Workshop + factory surfaces |
| Food-Grade Cleaner | Food processing + manufacturing |
Critical: SDS available — store + dispose per AS 1940. PPE — gloves + face shield + ventilation. NEVER mix cleaners (e.g. bleach + ammonia = toxic). Concentrate dilution per label. Brands: CRC, Triple7, Purasolve. Companion: cleaning chemicals, cleaning + janitorial, parts washers.
Industrial Detergents & Cleaners
Industrial detergents and cleaners are formulated to remove heavy grease, oil, carbon deposits, industrial soils and general grime from machinery, factory floors, workshops and industrial facilities. AIMS Industrial stocks a range of heavy-duty cleaning products for maintenance cleaning, parts washing and facility hygiene.
Heavy-Duty Degreasers and Alkaline Cleaners
Alkaline detergents and degreasers are effective on petroleum-based soils including engine grease, hydraulic oil, cutting fluid residue and lubricant film on machinery surfaces and floors. High-alkalinity formulations in concentrate form are diluted for use in pressure washers, scrubbing machines, parts washers and mop systems. Lower-concentration formulations in ready-to-use formats are suitable for bench-top cleaning, equipment wipe-downs and spot degreasing.
Solvent and Citrus Cleaners
Solvent-based and citrus-extract cleaners provide fast action on adhesive residues, bitumen, tar, heavy oil and grease deposits that water-based alkaline cleaners do not remove effectively. Available in aerosol and liquid formats for targeted application on machinery and vehicle components.
Parts Washing Detergents
Purpose-formulated parts washing detergents work in both cold-clean and heated parts washer cabinets and tanks, keeping the bath clean longer and removing machined parts contamination effectively. Water-based detergents have replaced solvent-based cabinet cleaners in most modern workshop environments due to waste disposal regulations and health and safety requirements.
For help selecting the right industrial detergent or cleaner for your workshop or facility, contact our team. AIMS Industrial has been supporting Australian industry since 1988.
People Also Ask — Detergents & Cleaners
Q: When would an alkaline cleaner be chosen over a solvent-based one for machinery degreasing?
Alkaline detergents are effective on petroleum-based soils like engine grease, hydraulic oil and lubricant film and are typically diluted from concentrate for use in pressure washers, scrubbers and parts washers, while solvent-based and citrus cleaners act faster on adhesive residue, bitumen, tar and heavy grease deposits that water-based alkaline cleaners don't remove as effectively.
Q: What's driven the shift toward water-based detergents in parts washer cabinets and tanks?
Waste disposal regulations and health and safety requirements have pushed most modern workshops toward water-based detergents for parts washer cabinets and tanks, which keep the bath clean longer and remove machined-part contamination effectively without the disposal burden of solvent-based systems.
Q: What's the difference between a concentrate and a ready-to-use industrial cleaner?
High-alkalinity concentrates are diluted for use in pressure washers, scrubbing machines, parts washers and mop systems, while lower-concentration ready-to-use formats suit bench-top cleaning, equipment wipe-downs and spot degreasing — the concentrate form is more economical for volume use, the ready-to-use form is more convenient for occasional spot jobs.
Q: Why does AS 1940 matter when storing industrial detergents and cleaners?
AS 1940 governs the storage and disposal of flammable and combustible liquids, and industrial cleaning chemistry needs to be stored and disposed of per that standard — SDS documentation should be checked for each specific product rather than assuming all cleaners share the same storage requirements.
Q: What's the practical difference between a bio-derived/citrus cleaner and a standard alkaline or solvent cleaner?
Bio-derived and citrus cleaners are positioned as a lower-toxicity option for general cleaning, trading some of the aggressive cutting power of alkaline or solvent chemistry for reduced handling risk — a fit for general workshop cleaning rather than heavy carbon or baked-oil removal.