Detergent Selector
Construction & Off-Road Detergents
View the list below to learn more about which Hotsy detergents work best for your construction or off-road application.
Asphalt / Tar
CITRUS CLEAN
This citrus-based detergent additive increases any detergent’s cleaning and degreasing power and is a great degreaser in its own right, plus it also enhances rinsing. Citrus Clean contains d-limonene which is a great “natural” degreaser.
Carbon
CARBON-ATE
Especially formulated to clean engine compartments and hard to clean vehicles, road film, white wall tires and carbon (diesel smoke and exhaust). Works great on polished aluminum.
Clay
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.
Concrete Spray / Splatter
FLOOR WASH
Designed for use as a floor cleaner for food, automotive and manufacturing industries. It can be used with hot or cold water and is formulated with a color indicator for control of concentration and strength, and to insure uniform coverage and rinsing.
Diesel Smoke
CARBON-ATE
Especially formulated to clean engine compartments and hard to clean vehicles, road film, white wall tires and carbon (diesel smoke and exhaust). Works great on polished aluminum.
Dirt
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.
Engine Cleaning
BREAKTHROUGH!
This highly concentrated detergent is extremely popular and effective for tackling crude oil and caked-on buildup of fifth-wheel grease, yet it’s gentle enough for fine finishes on cars and to use for general cleaning purposes. Helps restore all types of oxidized paint surfaces. Excellent in cold water.
Grease / Oil
BREAKTHROUGH!
This highly concentrated detergent is extremely popular and effective for tackling crude oil and caked-on buildup of fifth-wheel grease, yet it’s gentle enough for fine finishes on cars and to use for general cleaning purposes. Helps restore all types of oxidized paint surfaces. Excellent in cold water.
Oxidized Paint
BREAKTHROUGH!
This highly concentrated detergent is extremely popular and effective for tackling crude oil and caked-on buildup of fifth-wheel grease, yet it’s gentle enough for fine finishes on cars and to use for general cleaning purposes. Helps restore all types of oxidized paint surfaces. Excellent in cold water.
Painted Surfaces
CARBON-ATE
Especially formulated to clean engine compartments and hard to clean vehicles, road film, white wall tires and carbon (diesel smoke and exhaust). Works great on polished aluminum.
Salts
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.
SALT LICK
Salt Lick is formulated to remove salt, calcium chloride and de-icing solution used on winter roads by breaking down the crystalline structure of ice melt products and prevents them from recrystallizing so they can be washed away. Salt Lick is a dual-purpose concentrated detergent attacking heavy soils and road film.