ION Grit Heavy-Duty Industrial Hand Cleaners
Solvent-Free, Premium Biodegradable Hand Cleaners Engineered for Canadian Trade Shops & Manufacturing Facilities.
ION GRIT is a professional-grade line of industrial hand cleaners formulated with bio-based citrus extracts and natural abrasives, including crushed walnut shells and high-traction pumice. Engineered completely solvent-free to preserve the skin’s natural lipid barrier and prevent occupational dermatitis, our formulations are 100% plumbing-safe and drain-friendly. Available in workstation-ready 500 mL pump bottles and large-format 3.5 L dispenser refill jugs with bulk wholesale case tiers across Canada.
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Made in Canada
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Industrial Strength Formula
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Trusted in Work Environments
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Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaner with Walnut Shell – 500mL | Industrial Hand Cleaner for Grease, Oil & Paint
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Hand Cleaner with Pumice – 455mL | Natural Orange | Industrial Hand Cleaner for Grease, Oil & Grime
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ION Grit Hand Cleaner with Walnut Shell Scrubbers – 3.5L | Heavy-Duty Hand Soap for Mechanics, Workshops & Commercial Use
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Hand Cleaner with Pumice Lotion – 3.5 L | Natural Orange | Industrial Hand Cleaner for Grease, Oil & Grime
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Product Specifications & Usage FAQ
Are ION GRIT cleaners safe for automotive clear coats and painted equipment surfaces?
No. ION GRIT is explicitly engineered as a high-friction, industrial-grade skin cleanser. Because it contains high-traction mechanical abrasives like pumice stone and crushed walnut shells, it should never be used to wash exterior auto paint, precision plastics, or delicate protective coatings, as it can cause surface abrasions.
What is the difference between walnut shell grit and traditional pumice stone cleaners?
ION GRIT Pumice utilizes microscopic volcanic rock particles that provide aggressive scraping action to slice through hardened resins, glues, and carbon deposits. ION GRIT Walnut Shell uses lightweight, rounded organic bio-abrasives that lift heavy oils and soot easily while breaking down 100% naturally without settling in plumbing infrastructures.
Does ION GRIT effectively remove industrial adhesives, ink, and wet paint from skin?
Yes. ION GRIT is a highly concentrated industrial degreasing formula specifically engineered to break down tough workshop soils that standard hand soaps cannot touch. The combination of natural bio-solvents and high-traction scrubbing agents aggressively cuts through tightly bonded substances like industrial resins, printing inks, tar, wood glues, silicone, and multi-layer automotive paint residues safely at a molecular level.
Does this formula cause skin drying or irritation during frequent daily use?
Unlike low-grade mechanic soaps that rely on petroleum distillates or harsh chemical solvents, our formulation is entirely solvent-free. It features cosmetic-grade emollients and natural citrus oil extracts designed to preserve the skin's lipid barrier, preventing routine cracking, redness, and occupational contact dermatitis.
What is the best way to remove heavy grease and diesel oil from mechanics' hands without skin cracking?
The most effective industrial method is applying a solvent-free grit soap directly to dry hands. Traditional mechanic soaps rely on cheap petroleum distillates that strip natural skin lipids, leading to painful winter cracking and occupational contact dermatitis. ION GRIT utilizes premium, cosmetic-grade citrus terpenes and skin-conditioning emollients to lift petroleum lipids and brake dust while fully preserving the skin barrier's moisture integrity.
Can ION GRIT industrial hand cleaner be used without water?
Yes. ION GRIT is formulated for heavy-duty performance anywhere, including remote jobsites and service vans. Simply apply a small amount to dry hands, rub vigorously to emulsify embedded grease, oil, or tar, and wipe clean with a cloth or shop towel.
Will the walnut shell scrubbers clog my commercial facility drains?
No. Our premium walnut shell scrubbers are ground down to a fine, non-hazardous cosmetic grade that easily remains suspended in flowing water. Unlike heavy, inorganic sand or quartz-based grit soaps, walnut powder travels completely out of shop traps and plumbing infrastructure without settling.
Is ION GRIT cleaner safe for trades workers with allergies?
Yes. The walnut shell scrubbers utilized in our premium bio-abrasive formulation undergo an intensive, heavy-duty cosmetic pasteurization and manufacturing wash sequence. This rigorous thermal processing completely strips away the allergenic proteins typically present in raw walnuts, rendering the crushed shells completely inert and non-hazardous for trades professionals and workers with nut sensitivities.
Industrial Grime & Workshop Safety Resources
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