Inside and out, mechanical devices accumulate gunk, a sticky combination of lubricants, dirt and other contaminants. Removing these difficult-to-clean residues has traditionally been the exclusive purview of petroleum products. But they're dangerous to both the user and environment. Fortunately, there's an alternative. Bio-based Safe-T-Solve™ from Iosso Products easily cleans the most stubborn messes using no harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Its biodegradable composition requires no special handling.

Iosso Safe-T-Solve is a fast-acting, industrial-strength cleaner and degreaser that can be used on all surfaces. It removes heavy grease and oil, adhesive, ink and marker, petroleum residues, black streaks, road tar, dried bugs—even graffiti and chewing gum. USDA-certified bio-based, it's safe enough to use on fabrics as a pretreatment, but strong enough to use in a parts cleaning system. The advanced formula has a high flash point and doesn't require EPA registration.

Using Safe-T-Solve is easy. It can be sprayed onto the surface or the entire item dipped. It's then rinsed with fresh water or wiped with a rag. A four-ounce spray bottle of Iosso Safe-T-Solve costs $3.75; a 32-oz. bottle is $16.75; 1 gal. is $34.95; and 5 gals. is $145.

Contact Iosso Products, 1485 Lively Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Toll-free 888-747-4332. iossoproducts@iosso.com; www.iosso.com.