WD-40 Company expands its maintenance range with its first water-based degreaser formula for trades and workshop applications.
WD-40 Company has officially expanded its chemical product lineup with the launch of its first water-based degreaser. The new formulation is engineered to remove grease, oil, and grime from machinery, tools, and surfaces while utilizing a water-based chemical structure.
This release represents a strategic shift for the brand, introducing a water-based alternative alongside its traditional solvent-heavy specialist maintenance products aimed at professional trades and industrial workshops.
Degreasers are essential consumables across plumbing, automotive, engineering, and site maintenance work. Traditional solvent-based degreasers offer rapid evaporation and aggressive cleaning action, but they often come with high volatile organic compound (VOC) levels, strong odours, and potential compatibility issues on sensitive materials.
Water-based degreasers provide an alternative for workshops and job sites looking to manage site safety, reduce harsh chemical fumes, and comply with increasingly strict environmental regulations without sacrificing cleaning efficiency on heavy industrial grease.
What does this mean for a UK tradesperson or DIYer actually buying this kit — does it change what they should pay, buy, or watch out for?
Tradespeople and DIYers should expect to see this new water-based formula rolling out across key trade counters, including Screwfix, Toolstation, and local merchant branches, alongside existing WD-40 Specialist products. While exact shelf pricing will align with standard professional chemical lines, buyers should evaluate where it fits on the job: water-based degreasers are generally safer to use in confined spaces and easier to rinse away, but they may require longer dwell time compared to fast-evaporating solvent counterparts. It is worth stocking alongside traditional solvent sprays, choosing the water-based option when working on sensitive surfaces or in poorly ventilated areas.
Reported by PHPI Online — original article
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