How to Clean Tools 

You know that you should use the right tool for the job. But do you know how to properly maintain your tools so they’re ready when you need them? Keep your tools ready for action with Oil Eater® All-Purpose Cleaner and Oil Eater® Cleaner Degreaser. They are powerful, easy-to-use, non-corrosive cleaners that are completely biodegradable.  

HAND-HELD TOOLS: 

Here’s what you’ll need to get the job done: 

• Scrub brush 
• Steel wool pads 
• Old towels and a soft rag 
• Household oil 
• Oil Eater® All Purpose Cleaner

Here’s what to do: 

Place the tools in the basin of your shop sink. Spray both sides of the tools thoroughly with Oil Eater® All Purpose Cleaner. Clean all sides of the tool using the scrub brush. Using warm water, rinse away the dirt. Repeat as necessary. Dry the clean tools using a clean towel. You can remove any stubborn soils or rust with steel wool. After they’re dry, be sure to protect the metal parts from future rust with a thin coating of household lubricating oil. 

POWER TOOLS: 

Here’s what you’ll need to get the job done: 

• Work gloves 
• Compressed air 
• Clean rags and old towels 
• Bucket 
• Hot water 
• Steel wool 
• Toothbrush 
• Oil Eater® Cleaner Degreaser

Here’s what to do: 

Take some precautions before you start: follow the tool manufacturer’s cleaning and maintenance directions, and disconnect all power cords. 

Clean sawdust from the nooks and crannies with compressed air. 

Fill the bucket with a 10:1 mixture of hot water and Oil Eater® Cleaner Degreaser.  

Dip a rag in the solution and wring it out so it’s just damp. 

Clean off the tool with the damp rag, avoiding power cables or motor casings. 

Dry off the tool with an old towel. 

Use the toothbrush to detail any switches and toggles. 

Wipe down the power cord with a dry rag, and check for damage.  

You can rub off any rust spots with the steel wool. 

Now get to work!