The 6 Best Portable Parts Washers

This wiki has been updated 25 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Your engine will run a lot more smoothly if all of its internal components are clean — but your marriage will be a lot more rocky if you get caught rinsing cruddy gear off in the kitchen sink again. These portable parts washers help you keep everything bright and shiny right there in your shop or garage, as most come with their own basins, brushes, and pumps for circulating solvent. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 25 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Your engine will run a lot more smoothly if all of its internal components are clean — but your marriage will be a lot more rocky if you get caught rinsing cruddy gear off in the kitchen sink again. These portable parts washers help you keep everything bright and shiny right there in your shop or garage, as most come with their own basins, brushes, and pumps for circulating solvent. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Black Bull PPWASH20

The Black Bull PPWASH20 (around $223) rolls smoothly to wherever it's needed, thanks to the solid casters on its legs and the large push-handles on either end. The wheels also lock, ensuring that it won't try to escape while you're elbow-deep in grease.

20-gallon capacity
Trays underneath for drying
Fully-enclosed electric pump

2. OEMTools 24801

If safety is your primary concern, the lid on the OEMTools 24801 (appx. $253) has a fusible link that shuts automatically in the event of a fire. It also ships with a small bucket for keeping those odds and ends in one place, saving you from scrounging around for that lost spark plug.

Convenient 6-foot power cord
Flexible cleaning nozzle
Vibrant green paint

3. OEMTools 24804

The OEMTools 24804 (around $149) is a compact, four-gallon model, and its dispenser brush manages to put out a solid flow without splashing fluid everywhere — and since it can unleash 264 gallons an hour, that's no small feat. Your overalls will be as spotless as your gear.

Rustproof polyurethane construction
Exterior threaded drain plug
Metal pump housing

4. Ares 70922

All you need is a five-gallon bucket to get started with the Ares 70922 (about $39). There's a small drainage channel that catches all the junk and debris that flies off your equipment, saving you some cleanup time after you're done with cleanup time.

Works with any non-corrosive solvent
Includes hard-bristle brush
No on-off switch

5. Jegs Performance Products 81526

The powder-coated steel that makes up the Jegs Performance Products 81526 (appx. $50) is rugged and durable, so there's no need to handle it with kid gloves. There's no gasket under the lid, though, which causes your cleaning solution to evaporate faster than it should.

Flow is powerful and rapid
Works with petroleum-based solvents
Lid doesn't seal

6. Baron Custom Accessories

This option from Baron Custom Accessories (appx. $44) can help you get grime off your machinery, but only if you use plenty of elbow grease. It comes with a tray, three brushes, and five pairs of latex gloves, so you can have spotless equipment, so long as you're willing to scrub.

Prevents loss of small parts
Ideal for bike chains
Not a lot of room for larger items

Last updated by Quincy Miller

After getting his bachelor’s from the University of Texas, Quincy Miller moved out to Los Angeles, where he soon found work as a copywriter and researcher, specializing in health and wellness topics for a major online media brand. Quincy is also knowledgeable about home improvement, as he’s had extensive experience with everything from insulation to power tools to emergency room trips, sometimes in that order. Sharing a home with three dogs and a couple of cats has forced Quincy to learn as much as he can about pet supplies, animal nutrition and, most importantly, the best ways to tackle the mountains of fur that accumulate in every corner of your home.

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