Formula One - Genesis Canada Heavy Duty Degreaser and cleaner for tough grease and grime. Solvent free formula with high tech surfactants to clean oil.

Mechanical Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Degreasing Solutions

High-Performance Degreasing Solutions for

Service Bays, Equipment & Shop Operations

Mechanical workshops, maintenance facilities, and fleet service bays require fast, effective degreasing across a wide range of applications — from engines and parts cleaning to floors, tools, and heavy equipment.

Unlike single-purpose cleaners, these environments demand versatile chemistry capable of removing oils, grease, carbon buildup, and road contamination while remaining safe for use on multiple surfaces and compatible with different cleaning methods.

Genesis Chemicals provides a complete degreasing system designed to support real-world shop operations — helping reduce downtime, improve cleaning efficiency, and maintain safe, productive work environments.

Mechanical Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Degreasing Solutions - Looking over a dirty engine bay

Built for Real-World Workshop & Maintenance Demands

Workshop and maintenance environments must handle:

  • heavy oil, grease, and carbon buildup on engines and components
  • continuous cleaning of tools, floors, and service areas
  • varying contamination levels across equipment and parts
  • fast turnaround requirements in active service bays

A single degreaser is rarely enough — different applications require different cleaning approaches.

Genesis Chemicals degreasing solutions are designed for:

  • mechanical workshops and repair facilities
  • fleet maintenance and service bays
  • industrial maintenance departments
  • equipment service and fabrication shops

These products are engineered to perform across multiple cleaning methods, delivering reliable results in demanding, real-world environments.

Challenges in Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Degreasing Operations

Mechanic shops and service environments present unique cleaning challenges:

  • Heavy petroleum-based contamination (oils, grease, carbon)
  • Multiple cleaning methods (manual, pressure wash, immersion, hot tanks)
  • Sensitive materials such as aluminum and painted surfaces
  • Need for fast, efficient cleaning with minimal downtime
  • Balancing cleaning strength with worker safety and surface compatibility

Without the right chemistry, these challenges can lead to poor cleaning performance, increased labor, and equipment damage.

Choosing the Right Degreasing Chemistry

The ideal degreasing program depends on:

  • type of contamination (light oil vs heavy grease vs carbon buildup)
  • cleaning method (spray, pressure wash, parts washer, soak tank)
  • surface materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, coatings)
  • operational speed and workflow requirements

A properly designed system ensures:

  • effective removal of oils, grease, and contaminants
  • reduced cleaning time and labor requirements
  • consistent performance across different applications
  • improved safety and compatibility with equipment and surfaces
Proclean Flex - Genesis Canada Heavy duty water dilutable, high performance degreaser and super cleaner to cut grease and grime and clean in the presence of soils. Industrial Cleaning solutions product.

The Genesis Chemicals Cleaning & Degreasing Systems for

Mechanic & Fleet Environments

Effective cleaning depends on using the right chemistry at each stage:

Mechanical Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Degreasing Solutions - Cleaning Camshaft

General Degreasing for Engines, Floors & Equipment

General shop degreasing involves removing oil, grease, and grime from engines, tools, shop floors, and service equipment during daily maintenance operations. Cleaning is typically performed using spray application, manual scrubbing, or pressure washing, where chemistry must quickly break down contamination while remaining easy to rinse and safe for use on a variety of surfaces. In busy shop environments, degreasers must deliver consistent performance with minimal dwell time to support fast turnaround and continuous workflow.

Recommended Products:

Formula 1 – Heavy Duty Alkaline Degreaser

  • Strong cutting power for oils, grease, and grime
  • Water-based formula for versatile use and dilution based on level of grease and soils
  • Ideal for general equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • When used as directed works well on shop floors and walls

Proclean Flex – Performance Multi-Surface Cleaner & Degreaser

  • Safe for use on aluminum and sensitive metals
  • Versatile cleaning across mixed surfaces
  • Effective for both light and heavy-duty applications
  • Can be used in foaming or pressure applications for extended dwell time and coverage

Parts Cleaning & Soak Tank Systems

Parts cleaning systems are used to remove heavy grease, carbon deposits, and oil buildup from components during repair and maintenance operations. Cleaning is typically performed through immersion, recirculating parts washers, or heated soak tanks, where chemistry must penetrate tightly adhered contamination and remain effective over extended use cycles. Low-foam performance and stability are critical to ensure consistent cleaning without disrupting system operation.

Recommended Products:

Sonic Wash LF – Low Foaming Parts Washer Detergent

  • Designed for immersion, cabinet, and recirculating parts washers and includes built in corrosion inhibitors
  • Low-foam formula for consistent system performance
  • Effective removal of oils and contaminants from components
  • Broad material compatability – Safe for steel, aluminum, and most common substrates

Hot Shot – Alkaline Hot Tank Detergent

  • Formulated for heated soak tank applications
  • Breaks down heavy grease, carbon, and baked-on residues
  • Ideal for engine blocks, components and heavily fouled parts
Inside of a parts washer using sonic wash lf parts washer detergent
Ultrasolve - Genesis Canada Heavy Duty Industrial Degreaser and cleaner for tough grease, oil, high soil, tar cleanup. high tech solvent and surfactant blend to clean industrial waste.

Heavy-Duty Solvent Based Degreasing

Heavy-duty solvent degreasing is used for removing thick petroleum buildup, tar, and stubborn hydrocarbon contamination that cannot be effectively treated with water-based cleaners alone. These applications often involve manual application, soaking, or targeted cleaning of heavily fouled areas such as engine bays and equipment surfaces.

Solvent-based chemistry provides deep penetration and rapid breakdown of dense contamination, making it essential for high-severity cleaning environments.

Recommended Products:

Ultrasolve – Heavy Duty Industrial Degreaser

  • Penetrates & dissolves heavy grease, oil, and hydrocarbon buildup
  • Ideal for engine bays, undercarriages, and equipment
  • Effective in high-contamination environments
  • Effective for applications where water-based cleaners are not sufficient

Pressure Washing & Vehicle Cleaning

Pressure washing is widely used in maintenance facilities and fleet service bays to remove grease, oil, and accumulated contamination from vehicles, equipment, and work areas. Cleaning is typically performed using hot or cold water systems, where detergents are applied to help loosen and lift soils before being rinsed away under pressure. Effective chemistry must perform under dilution, maintain cleaning strength, and rinse clean without leaving residue.

Recommended Products:

Jet Blast – Pressure Washer Vehicle & Equipment Detergent

  • Designed for use in pressure wash systems
  • Helps lift and remove grease, oil, and road contamination
  • Enhances cleaning efficiency in high-throughput environments

For more details about our entire line up for fleet washing chemicals see our Heavy Duty Fleet Wash Bay Solutions.

Mechanical Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Degreasing Solutions - Pressure Washing Detergent
Powerhouse LD - Genesis Canada Heavy Duty Powdered Laundry Detergent for commercial and industrial laundering with built in brightener and whitening agents removes soils.

Shop Laundry & Rag Cleaning

Industrial laundry in workshop and maintenance environments involves removing embedded oils, grease, and contaminants from rags, coveralls, and reusable PPE. These materials are often heavily saturated with petroleum-based soils, requiring specialized detergents capable of breaking down contamination within fabric fibers while maintaining fabric integrity over repeated wash cycles.

Recommended Products:

Powerhouse LD – Industrial Powdered Laundry Detergent

  • Breaks down oil and grease in fabrics
  • Designed for industrial laundry applications
  • Helps extend life of reusable shop materials
  • Suitable for all soil levels

Not Sure Which Degreaser Fits Your Operation?

Choosing the right product depends on:

  • type and severity of contamination
  • cleaning method (manual, pressure wash, immersion)
  • surface materials (steel, aluminum, painted surfaces)
  • required cleaning speed and throughput

Explore the product options above or contact our team for help building a complete degreasing program for your facility.

Related Degreaser Systems

Workshop degreasers and cleaners are just one of our many specialties. Depending on your operation, other systems may be more suitable: