cwarrior 14 Report post Posted May 4, 2011 Can you recommend a dregreaser that is cost effective for use on large areas? Been using some local Zep purple, but too expensive. Need something more economical and works better. Thanks, Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splashandash 15 Report post Posted May 4, 2011 buy some bulk sodium hydroxide and make your own. search old posts on how to mix because you can hurt yourself. use safty gear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighTide 14 Report post Posted May 4, 2011 I have used Envirospec's Power Stroke degreaser for a long time with much success. I add in sodium hydroxide for bank and fast food drive thrus that show heavy oil stains. http://www.envirospec.com/Chem_PowerStroke.htm#PowerStroke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwarrior 14 Report post Posted May 8, 2011 David, where can I buy sodium hydroxide? Thanks, Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HighTide 14 Report post Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) I have bought from here before but there are several places you can order it from. Perhaps someone else with chime in. I prefer the flakes over the pellets. http://www.chemistrystore.com/Chemicals_S_Z-Sodium_Hydroxide.html Edited May 8, 2011 by HighTide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparklinghoods 14 Report post Posted July 12, 2011 Has anyone heard of or used "Broiler Compound/Boil Out" by Sierra Chemical? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
577-Jersey 8 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 LA's Totally Awesome from the dollar store is an awesome degreaser,,it works great on tiger stripe gutters,just needs a little brushing then rinse. Wont work too good under 65 degrees though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites