Biodegradable Degreasers Explained: How Citrobomb Cuts Grease Without the Harm

Heavy industry runs on grease, oil and diesel grime, and getting it off used to mean harsh, caustic solvents that damaged equipment and the environment. A biodegradable degreaser does the same heavy lifting without the harm. Here is what that actually means, and where it fits.

What makes a degreaser biodegradable

A true biodegradable degreaser breaks down naturally after use instead of persisting in soil and water. The benchmark in South Africa and internationally is OECD 301D and 303A compliance. Just as important, the best biodegradable degreasers are water-based rather than solvent-based, which means no harsh fumes, no VOCs, and no aggressive chemistry that eats into paint, rubber and seals.

Where biodegradable degreasers earn their keep

• Mining and earthmoving: hydraulic leaks, mining dust and caked-on grease

• Fleet and transport: road grime, engine oil and diesel film on trucks and trailers

• Industrial and workshops: machinery housings, workshop floors and tooling

• Marine and offshore: diesel residue, bilge muck and deck grime

• Agriculture: plant residue, pesticide overspray and oily build-up on implements

Citrobomb at a glance

Citrobomb is our flagship industrial degreaser, built for exactly these jobs.

• 100% biodegradable, OECD 301D and 303A compliant

• Non-corrosive and non-caustic, safe on metal, paint, rubber and seals

• Solvent-free with zero VOCs

• Water-based and dilutable, so one drum covers many jobs

How to dilute for the job

Diluting correctly saves money and gives better results. Use it neat for extreme grease and engine bays, 1:4 for heavy machinery and undercarriages, 1:10 for routine wash bays and parts cleaning, and up to 1:50 for daily surface wipe-downs.

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