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Pressure Washer Detergents
Looking for Pressure Washer Detergent VA, Hotsy of Virginia carries a full line of cleaning chemicals and detergents for all your cleaning needs.
Hotsy of Virginia offers a wide variety of industrial strength, biodegradable detergents for use with pressure washers and parts washers. No matter the application, we have a soap perfect for what you are cleaning. We have over 70 years of combined experience and access to a variety of specialized cleaning products and equipment.
Experience the quality difference when you contact Hotsy of Virginia for your detergent needs. We offer free delivery on 55-gallon drums of detergent throughout Virginia. All of our cleaning chemicals are also available in 1-gallon jugs and 5-gallon pails.

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Uses of
Pressure Washer Detergents
DEGREASERS
- Ripper I
A highly concentrated non-caustic cleaner for heavy equipment and trucks. This fast-acting cleaner is especially effective on off-road and grease-clogged equipment and great on hard-to-remove road film
on tractor/trailers. Safe to use indoors and on all painted surfaces. Excellent for cleaning shop floors and walls were inside cleaning is necessary.
- Ripper II
This popular extra heavy-duty detergent is caustic-based for really tough cleaning jobs such as heavy equipment and off-road machinery. Extra cleaning action attacks hydraulic-oil stains and is particularly effective on heavy deposits of dirt and grease. DO NOT USE on aluminum, galvanized metal, fine painted surfaces or magnesium. Contains Sodium Hydroxide.
- Hotsy Brown
This versatile, extra-strong detergent is caustic based for fast and thorough cleaning. Hotsy Brown is a non-butyl product that is particularly effective on carbon-based deposits such as road film and exhaust stains, as well as dirt and grease. Not recommended for use on fine finishes, aluminum, galvanized metal or magnesium.
- Hotsy Orange
This versatile, highly concentrated detergent is a non-caustic, surfactant-based product for safe, fast and thorough cleaning. Hotsy Orange has an in-use pH below 10.5 and is particularly effective in oil and gas drilling applications where oil- or water-based drilling fluids (mud) need to be cleaned. Hotsy Orange is also effective on carbon-based deposits such as road film and exhaust stains, as well as dirt and grease. Safe for most finishes
- X-21 Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Engines, carpets, tires, rims
- Hood Cleaner
The ultimate in kitchen exhaust cleaning. Even Chinese restaurant hoods come sparkling clean with one application of this cleaner. Available only at Hotsy of Virginia!!!
TRUCK WASHING
- Big Rig
Excellent one step truck wash. Removes road film and carbon deposits without brushing.
- Carbon-Ate
A highly concentrated detergent for tackling engine degreasing, parts cleaning, hard-to-clean vehicles, road film, carbon smoke trails, even food and grease build-up — in both hot and cold water. It is great for polished aluminum.
- Carbon-Ate Plus
A special wax is added to Carbon-ate Plus to provide a durable, attractive finish that keeps dirt from adhering to surfaces and protects them against salt, air pollution, and acid rain. Easy to rinse and it reduces water spotting. It works great on polished aluminum. Soap Strength: Medium
- Aluma Bright
Acid to used to clean aluminum.
- Panel Wash
A highly effective, economical detergent designed for the truck and transportation industry. It contains a small amount of caustic and is effective as a “pre-spray” to attack the final layer of soil that other products might not penetrate. Great for cutting through road film build-up on over-the-road vehicles.
- Fleet Wash
Extremely effective for cleaning stainless steel, aluminum, glass and painted surfaces on cars, trucks, RV’s, buses, trailers, mobile homes, tractors etc. It’s also a perfect pre-spray for cleaning engines, whitewall tires, vinyl and metal tops. Helps restore all types of oxidized paint surfaces.
- Transport Vehicle Wash
An economical liquid detergent that cleans stainless steel, aluminum, glass and painted surfaces such as cars, trucks, buses, RV’s, trailers, mobile homes, tractors, etc. Use as a pre-spray for cleaning engines, whitewall tires, vinyl and metal tops.
- Power Shine
A highly concentrated vehicle cleaner that produces rich suds to increase dwell time and cleaning action. Power-Shine is safe to use on polished aluminum and is excellent against road film and oxidized paint. It is a good cold water cleaner that works well in hard water and leaves a shine.
- Blue Thunder
A popular vehicle cleaner for removing exhaust deposits, road film, and bug residue. Excellent for older vehicles with faded finishes; helps restore oxidized paint surfaces of all types. Great for house washing. Works well in cold water.
- BreakThrough
This highly concentrated detergent is extremely popular and effective for tackling crude oil and caked-on build up of fifth-wheel grease . . . yet it is gentle enough for fine finishes on cars and to use for general cleaning purposes. Helps restore all types of oxidized paint surfaces.
- Hotsy Polished Aluminum and Stainless Steel Cleaner
This non-etching specialty cleaner contains a concentrated blend of surfactants and glycol ethers to quickly penetrate and remove dirt, grease, oil, road film, diesel smoke and welding smut.
Vehicle Detailing With Pressure Washers
- Wash-N-Shine
The detailers choice- soap and wax all in one.
- Wash & Wax Turbo SS
Car Wash and Wax that can be diluted 100 to 1.
- Car Wash Concentrate
Highly concentrated and high foaming car wash.
- Showtime
Tire dressing that shines and actually stays on the tire.
- Tire Shine
The ultimate silicone based dressing. The tire dressing provides the ultimate shine and lasts for weeks.
- Tire Shine(Non-Silicone)
All the shine without any silicone.
- Wonderful Water
100% biodegradable water-based tire dressing.
- Preserve It
Similar to Armor All but more concentrated for a lasting finish.
- Aluma Bright
Acid used to clean and brighten aluminum.
- Wire Wheel Cleaner
Strong acid that will remove years of neglect from rims.
- Brake Away
Cleans aluminum rims.
- Non-Acid Cleaner
Safely cleans polished aluminum without removing the polish or shine.
- X-21 Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Carpets, engines, rims, and tires. A true butyl based multi-purpose cleaner.
- Streakless Glass Cleaner
19 oz can. Instantly dissolves and removes road grime, soil, fingerprints and dirt from glass surfaces
- Glass Cleaner Concentrate
Economical glass cleaner that is window tint safe.
- Extractor
Highly concentrated carpet and fabric cleaner. For use in all extractors or can be used by spraying on and wiping off after diluted. The #1 choice of detailers for carpet cleaning.
RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS
- RTU House Wash
What the pros use. Effectively cleans roofs, decks, siding, and sidewalks. Contains no bleach.
- The Better Stuff
Mix this with bleach and you have the ultimate residential cleaner.
- Bleach X
Industrial strength bleach.
- HD Concrete Cleaner
Acid cleaner that makes old concrete look like new.
- Red
Stronger and better than other “stuff”. Decks, roofs, sidewalks, and siding come crystal clean with one application.
PARTS WASHER CLEANERS
- SC-100
A heavy-duty, non-caustic alkaline detergent that contains special inhibitors to stop rust. Removes carbon, heavy grease, and oily soils. Ideal for cleaning aluminum motor blocks, heads, castings, crankshafts and similar objects. Does not contain chromium salt or chlorinated solvents.
- SC-200
A caustic spray cabinet stationary part washer cleaner that removes oil, grease, carbon, and sludge from motor blocks, engine parts, etc. It will strip paint and cannot be used on aluminum, magnesium or other highly polished metals.
- Super Solvent
Oil based cleaner used in parts washers.
SPECIALTY CLEANERS
- Carbo-Chlor
A special emulsifying formula with high-powered bleach for food processing plants. Excellent on tough odors, stains, dirt, oils, and fats left behind on equipment, floors, and walls. Chlorinated for extra punch, it’s also great for cleaning mold and mildew from houses, fences, decks, etc.
- Enviro Gard 2
A quick-release detergent formulated for use with filtration-type or gray water recycling systems. This phosphate-free, biodegradable liquid detergent releases oils and greases rapidly for maximum oil-water separation. Low percent active ingredients reduce solids build-up, allowing more cycles between discharge.
- Restore
This product is a heavy-duty, hydrofluoric acid-based, masonry cleaner and restorer that is especially recommended for cleaning heavily soiled surfaces. When used as directed it will remove airborne smoke, oxidation, dirt, industrial stains, efflorescence and carbon stains