In the classic Beatles tune “Penny Lane”, Paul McCartney sings about “a fireman with an hourglass” who “likes to keep his fire engine clean”. In those days, the mythical firefighter may have had to use soap, rags, brushes and other hand tools to keep his fire engine sparkling and pristine. Nearly fifty years later, a relatively new technology enables firefighters and others to keep their engines free of grease, dirt and other particles: the ultrasonic cleaner.

In a 2009 article and video on the Popular Mechanics web site, “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno demonstrates how to use an ultrasonic cleaner to remove rust from tools. Leno, a long-time auto enthusiast and car collector, has his own garage where he rebuilds and restores classic automobiles. The video, titled “Jay’s Green Garage”, stresses how the ultrasonic cleaner made the process of removing rust and other contaminants much safer for the environment than previous methods.

Every year, millions of Americans enjoy casting their lines into their local lakes, rivers and bays to hopefully catch a few fish. Some enjoy a relaxing afternoon on a calm lake chasing bass or catfish, while others enjoy the challenge of deep-sea marlin fishing. Both the recreational fisherman and the professional angler have learned that an ultrasonic cleaner can keep their reels, hooks and other equipment clean after every use, insuring that they can bring home a big catch.

iUltrasonic offers rugged ultrasonic cleaning equipment built to last.  The simple to operate cleaning tanks are available with heaters, drains, and stainless steel parts baskets.

Lawnmowers range from manual-reel mowers, electric push-type mowers, gas-powered mowers, lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers. A typical lawn mower consists of basic parts including air filters, spark plugs, blades and the engine. Like other equipment, lawn mowers need constant maintenance. Regular cleaning should be observed not just on the deck, but also inside the mower where grass and other debris tend to get stuck in. It is important that these lawnmowers look good not just on the outside, but on the inside as well.

Chainsaws are used in a wide range of applications including felling trees, limbing, stripping side shoots and buds from branches or shoots, general tree surgery and wood construction. This power tool can either be a gas-powered, electric-powered, pole type or top handle chainsaw. Capable of heavy duty work, a chainsaw operates using an engine which powers a cutting chain that works as a mechanical portable saw. To maintain the tool’s condition while extending utility and safety, owners should make sure their chainsaws are clean and maintained, inside and out.

Since SCUBA gear is the life support system of the diver, proper maintenance is vital. Regulator first, second and alternate source second stages, dive computers, depth and temperature gauges, compasses and other equipment need to go through yearly scheduled maintenance to ensure proper function and avoid accidents from happening. One of the main reasons for yearly maintenance is the cleaning of all the moving parts like hose connectors, inflators and regulator parts to make sure that they work well and do not get stuck. Ultrasonic cleaning equipment is used by many if not all dive shops for this procedure.

Using a cleaning solution stronger than just a dilution of a household all-purpose cleaner can remove metal plating such as chrome from surfaces on plastic models. Since cavitation occurs everywhere on objects being cleaned the process is more efficient and gentle than other stripping processes.

Proper maintenance, including regular disassembly and cleaning, is vital for the performance of your fishing reels. One of the most efficient ways to clean fishing reels from caked grease, algae, dirt and debris of all kinds is to use ultrasonic cleaning equipment. This article explains what to look for in an ultrasonic cleaner to be used for the cleaning of fishing reels, and what you need to do to optimize your cleaning results without risking damage to your gear.