Oil Munchers consists of two components.  The dormant microbes which come in a small packet, and the liquid.

The microbes, in their dormant (dry) state, can last for 20 years or more.

They are naturally cultivated and not genetically engineered. Found in nature they are harvested and then encouraged to multiply (which they do rapidly).

The second part is a special liquid * that the bugs are mixed with. Once mixed the product has a shelf life of up to 90 days.

The liquid is comprised of three different components. First there is an emulsifier which breaks the hydrocarbon down to molecule size to allow the microbes the greatest area of activity. The second component is a biocatalyst, which wakes up the microbes and stimulates their feeding and reproductive cycles. When they come into contact with the liquid, they wake up from their coma-like state and immediately begin to eat. The third component is a blend of nutrients that insures that the bugs begin their process of multiplication in the shortest amount of time.

What to watch out for?

The microbes cannot survive in bleach or bactericides and they cannot be subjected to heat over 120 degrees F.  At temperatures below 40 degrees F they go dormant again.

They must have water to work. The water provides oxygen for the microbes as well as a medium for their movement.  Hydrocarbons are consumed by the microbes at the point where they come in contact with water. Once the hydrocarbon food supply is depleted, they will eat each other as long as water is present. If no water is present, they will return to their dormant state.

To Apply:

Spread the product on the contaminated area and then water it down agitating with a straw broom to get them going.

One gallon should clean a 1,500 to 2,000 square foot floor. 

We tested this on the mother of all oily floors. It made a nice white spot on a transmission repair shop floor that has never been clean. The stuff is pure magic.

For more detailed information see: The Microbial Cleaning Process

What Does it do?

Oil Munchers eats paraffin, grease, creosote, and most all hydrocarbons.

It converts oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel to harmless water and carbon dioxide. The process is called bioremediation. 

Oil Munchers will clean an oil stained floor three inches into the concrete pores.

It can also clean grease traps contaminated soil, and machine parts that would normally be cleaned in a parts cleaning bin (or even engines). It is also a great hand cleaner. It works on all surfaces (even human hands). It cleans shop rags as well as shop floors. It conforms to FDA Regulations, Title 21, parts I 74 - 1798.

What's in it?