How to Clean with Oil Eater: Top Tips & Best Practices - Oil Eater

From garage grime to greasy filters, Oil Eater® is specially formulated to handle tough messes without the harsh chemicals. Whether you’re cleaning at home or on the job, learning how to use Oil Eater cleaner degreaser efficiently can save time, money, and effort. 

Oil Eater®  is more than just a powerful industrial degreaser. It’s a trusted solution for households and businesses looking to cut through grease without compromising on safety or sustainability. Thanks to its biodegradable formula, it’s ideal for users who want to clean responsibly, whether they’re tackling dirty shop floors, removing driveway stains, or prepping kitchen filters. 

Below, you’ll find detailed tips and common use cases to help you get the most from every drop. This guide walks you through best practices for applying our eco-friendly degreaser on a variety of surfaces, including tips for dilution, safety, and optimal performance.

When it comes to tough cleaning jobs, harsh and potentially toxic chemicals aren’t your only option. Oil Eater® Cleaners and Degreasers are non-toxic, water-based, and biodegradable, which makes them a safe and eco-conscious alternative to traditional solvent-based products. Unlike other cleaners, these solutions do not contain any hazardous fluorinated or chlorinated solvents or acidic compounds, which means they’re safer for your skin, lungs, and the environment.

Our proprietary formula uses a blend of non-ionic surfactants, emulsifiers, and water softeners to encapsulate grease, oil, and dirt into a rinseable solution. The result is effective cleaning power without fumes or harmful residues. You get industrial-grade cleaning performance that’s safe enough for home use and strong enough for commercial applications.

Oil Eater® is a true all-in-one industrial degreaser that is also safe and effective for residential use. These products are highly concentrated, which means you don’t need to use much to get great results–a little goes a long way. Always follow the dilution chart found on the product label to match your application needs and save costs.

Oil Eater® works effectively on all of these commercial and residential surfaces and materials:

• Driveways & Concrete: Safely lifts oil and grease from asphalt or concrete.
• Engines, Tools & Lawnmowers: Breaks down buildup without damaging parts.
• Ovens & Grills: Removes baked-on grease with ease.
• Clothing & Uniforms: Pre-treat stains on workwear and uniforms before laundering.
• Carpets, Upholstery & Floor Mats: Tackles embedded dirt and spills.
• Decks & Outdoor Furniture: Perfect for pressure washing or wiping surfaces.

Before cleaning with Oil Eater®, follow proper safety precautions, especially in enclosed or industrial spaces. We highly recommend wearing personal protective equipment, like gloves and goggles, as an extra precaution. Ensure the area is well-ventilated and follow all package instructions regarding dilution and application.

The great thing about Oil Eater® is that you won’t need fancy equipment to get started. A simple spray bottle, along with a mop, sponge, or brush, is usually all it takes. Here’s how to use Oil Eater Cleaner Degreaser:

Grease filters, especially in kitchens or food-service environments, require regular cleaning to maintain airflow and reduce fire hazards. Follow these steps:

1. Mix one part Oil Eater® Cleaner & Degreaser with eight parts hot water in a large tub.
2. Remove the filter and wipe off excess grease.
3. Spray or agitate the solution onto the filter using a brush or sponge.
4. For baffle-style filters, make sure both inner and outer surfaces are fully coated before submerging in the cleaning solution.
5. While the filter soaks, clean the surrounding exhaust hood.

In industrial spaces, Oil Eater® is a versatile solution for grease-laden floors:

1. Prepare an 8:1 water-to-degreaser mixture in a mop bucket or sprayer.
2. Pre-soak heavily soiled areas using a 32 oz. trigger spray bottle.
3. Mop the area as normal, wringing the mop frequently and changing the solution when needed.
4. Use caution signage while the floors are drying.
5. If surfaces remain slick, repeat with a more diluted solution.

Adjust your cleaning schedule based on traffic, equipment, and exposure to oils or chemicals.

Grease and oil buildup can lead to safety risks like slips, falls, and fires, especially in industrial or automotive environments. Fortunately, Oil Eater® is an effective, affordable, and eco-friendly solution for both household and commercial cleaning challenges.

From filters to flooring, our biodegradable degreaser works fast, rinses clean, and leaves no harmful residue behind. Whether you’re removing oil stains from concrete or degreasing heavy equipment, Oil Eater® helps you clean smarter, not harder.

Need help choosing the right product or dilution ratio for your application? Contact our team for personalized recommendations.