Three new products available now to combat common cleaning problems found in mechanic shops

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GEARWRENCH is expanding its shop solutions portfolio with products designed specifically for professional technicians. Building on its reputation for delivering professional-grade mechanic tools, GEARWRENCH is now helping mechanics care for one of their most valuable tools—their hands.

Professional mechanics work with oil, grease and grime every day, yet many traditional hand cleaners rely on harsh chemicals that can dry out skin after repeated use. Listening to the Voice of the Customer, GEARWRENCH developed a new lineup of shop cleaning products that delivers the cleaning performance technicians demand while being easier on their hands.

“The Voice of the Customer wasn’t just an input—it was the foundation for this product line,” said Jarrett Wolf, Director of Product Management at GEARWRENCH. “Professional technicians made it clear they wanted a hand cleaner that could stand up to the toughest grease without leaving their hands dry, cracked and bleeding. We built these products to solve that problem while delivering the performance mechanics expect from GEARWRENCH.”

Leading the lineup is the GEARWRENCH Heavy-Duty Hand Soap, available in both an 8 oz. handheld bottle and a 64 oz. refill size. The formula is infused with finely ground pumice that naturally exfoliates hands while removing stubborn grease, oil and grime. Natural clays absorb oils, grease and grime on contact, while the refreshing Active Clean Citrus scent leaves hands feeling clean and refreshed. Made with natural, biodegradable ingredients and formulated without harsh chemicals, the Heavy-Duty Hand Soap delivers exceptional cleaning performance while helping reduce the drying effects often associated with traditional mechanic soaps.

The 64 oz. Heavy-Duty Hand Soap also features a patented dispenser that can be used free-standing or wall-mounted, making it an ideal solution for professional shops and garages.

GEARWRENCH has also developed a convenient sink-free cleaning solution with the introduction of the Heavy-Duty Scrubbing Wipes. These dual-sided, dual-textured wipes not only eliminate the need for repeated trips to the sink but also help remove light scratches, scuffs and marks from painted vehicle surfaces. Featuring the same Active Clean Citrus scent as the Heavy-Duty Hand Soap, one side of each wipe is textured to provide gentle abrasion for tackling stubborn grease and grime, while the opposite side is smooth for finishing. Both sides utilize the same powerful cleaning formula that lifts dirt and grease while lightly polishing surfaces, making the wipes ideal not only for cleaning mechanics’ hands, but also hand tools, equipment and shop surfaces.

“Mechanics told us they wanted one wipe that could do more,” said Wolf. “These wipes were designed to clean hands, tools and work surfaces with ease, while also helping remove light scratches, scuffs and marks from painted vehicle surfaces—giving technicians one more way to keep both themselves and their customers’ vehicles looking their best.”

The new GEARWRENCH Shop Cleaning lineup is available now through authorized GEARWRENCH distributors and retailers.

For more information, visit www.gearwrench.com.

About GEARWRENCH ®

GEARWRENCH is a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group. Since the launch of the original five-degree ratcheting wrench, the GEARWRENCH brand has led the industry with breakthroughs in pass-thru ratchets, sockets, screw/nut drivers, pliers and specialty tools. For more information, visit gearwrench.com.

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