Permatex Hand Cleaners

Permatex Hand Cleaners: Fast Orange for Heavy-Duty Workshop Cleaning

When it comes to tackling grease, oil, and stubborn grime in the shop or garage, Permatex has built an exceptional reputation with their Fast Orange line of hand cleaners. Designed specifically for mechanics, technicians, and DIY enthusiasts, Permatex hand cleaners leverage natural citrus-based cleaning technology to remove the toughest automotive residues without the harsh chemicals found in traditional petroleum-solvent formulas.

Fast Orange: The #1 Selling Industrial Hand Cleaner

Permatex Fast Orange is the #1 selling, biodegradable, waterless, petroleum solvent-free hand cleaner that contains no harsh chemicals, petroleum solvents or ammonia that can sting cuts or abrasions. This makes it an ideal choice for professionals who frequently work with their hands and may have minor cuts or scrapes from daily shop tasks. The signature Fast Orange formula relies on pure, fresh-smelling natural citrus power to break down grease, oil, paint, tar, and other automotive contaminants that traditional soap struggles to remove.

Pumice Formulas for Deep-Cleaning Power

Permatex offers Fast Orange in multiple formulations to match different cleaning needs. The Fine Pumice Lotion variant includes fine pumice that deep cleans the toughest dirt, providing gentle abrasive action that gets into skin pores and under fingernails where grime accumulates. Unlike coarse pumice cleaners that can be harsh on skin, the fine pumice formula balances scrubbing power with comfort. For users with sensitive hands, Permatex also produces a smooth lotion version without pumice particles.

Skin Conditioning Beyond Just Cleaning

What sets Permatex hand cleaners apart in the automotive care category is their commitment to skin health. Fortified with aloe, lanolin, glycerin, and other skin conditioners to soothe raw, rough hands, these formulas don't just strip away contaminants—they actively nourish and protect your skin. This dual-action approach is especially valuable for professionals who clean their hands multiple times throughout the workday. The waterless formula means you can clean effectively anywhere in the shop without needing access to a sink, then simply wipe away or rinse when convenient.

Versatile Cleaning Beyond the Garage

While Permatex Fast Orange excels at removing automotive fluids, grease, and oils from hands, its applications extend well beyond the workshop. Works great on laundry stains (smooth lotion only), scuff marks, tile floors, pet odors and many other household cleaning needs. This versatility makes it a practical addition to any garage or maintenance facility, serving double duty for both hand cleaning and general degreasing tasks.

Available in convenient sizes ranging from 7.5-ounce tubes to gallon jugs with pumps, Permatex Fast Orange hand cleaners deliver professional-grade cleaning performance with a skin-friendly formula that mechanics and automotive enthusiasts have trusted for decades.