--- title: "parts cleaner — Niche Verdict: Launch it (70/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/parts-cleaner" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:39:48.306Z" locale: en meta: description: "parts cleaner clears our launch bar: a $6.1M/yr market growing +186.4% with returns at 0.1%." "og:description": "parts cleaner clears our launch bar: a $6.1M/yr market growing +186.4% with returns at 0.1%." "og:title": "parts cleaner — Niche Verdict: Launch it (70/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **parts cleaner** **Launch it****70/100 ** parts cleaner clears our launch bar: a $6.1M/yr market growing +186.4% with returns at 0.1%. **Market/yr** **$6.1M** **Growth (1y)** **+186.4%** **Products** **50** **Brands** **22** was 9 a year ago **Sellers** **217** **Price range** **$3.76–$132.92** **Returns** **0.1%** **Rating** **4.7★** **Launch it** Scored 70/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **68** ×0.30 Growth **75** ×0.30 Competition **76** ×0.20 Quality gap **22** ×0.10 Returns **99** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +186.4% year over year. 72K36KSpike '24Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8× ## **Competition** - CRC48% - DENCO DISTRIBUTING, INC.11% - Gumout11% - Aerosol7% - STA-BIL4% - Lucas Oil3% - Other (16 brands)15% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (37% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 22 brands and 217 sellers compete here. **Brands** **22 **▲rising was 9 a year ago **Sellers** **217** **Top 5 brand share** **82%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![CRC Brakleen 1003695 Brake Cleaner Spray Non-Chlorinated Low VOC 14 oz [1 Pack]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PX+fjKgtL.jpg) [**CRC Brakleen 1003695 Brake Cleaner Spray Non-Chlorinated Low VOC 14 oz \[1 Pack\]**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BXKZUQ) CRC$6.064.8★2,8429%▲rising 2 ![Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner 14-oz. Pack of 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CGmwY+TzL.jpg) [**Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner 14-oz. Pack of 4**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L22D7QE) CRC$19.954.7★1,1999%▲rising 3 ![Aerosol CRC 05084 BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Chlorinated 2 Pack2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N127bc3HL.jpg) [**Aerosol CRC 05084 BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Chlorinated 2 Pack2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MKDRNC4) Aerosol$13.284.8★4337%▲rising 4 ![CRC (05084-12PK) Brakleen Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner - 14 oz. (Pack of 12)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+UfnWYTZL.jpg) [**CRC (05084-12PK) Brakleen Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner - 14 oz. (Pack of 12)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P1R5NE) CRC$46.564.8★2,8427%—flat 5 ![Gumout 800002231 Carb/Choke Carburetor Cleaner Spray Carb Intake Valve Cleaner Cleans Gum Varnish & Dirt Inside & Outside Carburetor Chamber 14 Oz. (Pack of 6)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oxL0hAfDL.jpg) [**Gumout 800002231 Carb/Choke Carburetor Cleaner Spray Carb Intake Valve Cleaner Cleans Gum Varnish & Dirt Inside & Outside Carburetor Chamber 14 Oz. (Pack of 6)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DE9KMCU) Gumout$22.314.7★17,6245%▲rising 6 ![CRC Brakleen 1003706 Brake Cleaner Spray Non-Flammable 19 oz [12 Pack]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xLT5wys6L.jpg) [**CRC Brakleen 1003706 Brake Cleaner Spray Non-Flammable 19 oz \[12 Pack\]**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JZB7B1U) CRC$69.074.7★24,8015%▲rising 7 ![Gumout 800002230 Carb and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray - 16 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OQ4QdzxFL.jpg) [**Gumout 800002230 Carb and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray - 16 oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LD2C98) Gumout$12.714.7★17,6245%▲rising 8 ![Denco #1930 Brake & Parts Cleaner Spray Non-Chlorinated Fast-Drying Degreaser Low Odor Aerosol 15.3oz (13oz net wt) (Case of 12)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B8HAbqQIL.jpg) [**Denco #1930 Brake & Parts Cleaner Spray Non-Chlorinated Fast-Drying Degreaser Low Odor Aerosol 15.3oz (13oz net wt) (Case of 12)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CZYZN2G) DENCO DISTRIBUTING, INC.$44.094.8★2,9785%▼falling 9 ![STA-BIL Fast Fix Small Engine Treatment 8 oz Treats 20 Gallons Fixes Rough Running Engines Carburetor & Fuel Injector Cleaner Removes Water For Lawn Mowers & Small Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-ywGLYSxL.jpg) [**STA-BIL Fast Fix Small Engine Treatment 8 oz Treats 20 Gallons Fixes Rough Running Engines Carburetor & Fuel Injector Cleaner Removes Water For Lawn Mowers & Small Engines**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NEG3K5O) STA-BIL$9.594.6★6,7374%▲rising 10 ![CRC BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Flammable -1lb 3 Oz (05089)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hiSO6o4DL.jpg) [**CRC BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Flammable -1lb 3 Oz (05089)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LDR9HI) CRC$6.434.7★24,8013%▼falling 11 ![Lucas Oil 10906 Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner - 14 Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w3gwQRkFL.jpg) [**Lucas Oil 10906 Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner - 14 Ounce**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017OD8V9M) Lucas Oil$9.154.7★6493%▲rising 12 ![CRC 05483 Heavy Duty Pro-Strength Degreaser 20 Wt Oz [1 Pack]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416dTJDjowL.jpg) [**CRC 05483 Heavy Duty Pro-Strength Degreaser 20 Wt Oz \[1 Pack\]**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRJRX7FY) CRC$10.064.6★4702%—flat 13 ![CRC Brakleen 1003663 Brake Cleaner Spray BPC Pro Series Non-Chlorinated 50 State Formula 20 oz [1 Pack]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419hpIALTgL.jpg) [**CRC Brakleen 1003663 Brake Cleaner Spray BPC Pro Series Non-Chlorinated 50 State Formula 20 oz \[1 Pack\]**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GT3VRF4) CRC$9.524.7★24,8012%▲rising 14 ![DENCO DISTRIBUTING INC. #1930-50 Brake & Parts Cleaner Spray 50-State Compliant Non-Chlorinated Fast-Drying Degreaser Low Odor Aerosol 15.3oz (13oz net wt) (Case of 6)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RnOoZmdzL.jpg) [**DENCO DISTRIBUTING INC. #1930-50 Brake & Parts Cleaner Spray 50-State Compliant Non-Chlorinated Fast-Drying Degreaser Low Odor Aerosol 15.3oz (13oz net wt) (Case of 6)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDCTCH6V) DENCO DISTRIBUTING, INC.$29.554.7★3312%▲rising 15 ![CRC 05078 Throttle Body and Air-Intake Cleaner - 12 Wt Oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pPiEUXxPL.jpg) [**CRC 05078 Throttle Body and Air-Intake Cleaner - 12 Wt Oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M8PYO2) CRC$10.344.8★3,6702%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 50 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 50 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![CRC Brakleen 1003695 Brake Cleaner Spray Non-Chlorinated Low VOC 14 oz [1 Pack]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PX+fjKgtL.jpg)**CRC Brakleen 1003695 Brake Cleaner Spray Non-Chlorinated Low VOC 14 oz \[1 Pack\]** CRC**$6.06**4.8★2,842 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BXKZUQ) [![Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner 14-oz. Pack of 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CGmwY+TzL.jpg)**Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner 14-oz. Pack of 4** CRC**$19.95**4.7★1,199 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L22D7QE) [![Aerosol CRC 05084 BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Chlorinated 2 Pack2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N127bc3HL.jpg)**Aerosol CRC 05084 BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Chlorinated 2 Pack2** Aerosol**$13.28**4.8★433 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MKDRNC4) [![CRC (05084-12PK) Brakleen Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner - 14 oz. (Pack of 12)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+UfnWYTZL.jpg)**CRC (05084-12PK) Brakleen Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner - 14 oz. (Pack of 12)** CRC**$46.56**4.8★2,842 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P1R5NE) [![Gumout 800002231 Carb/Choke Carburetor Cleaner Spray Carb Intake Valve Cleaner Cleans Gum Varnish & Dirt Inside & Outside Carburetor Chamber 14 Oz. (Pack of 6)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oxL0hAfDL.jpg)**Gumout 800002231 Carb/Choke Carburetor Cleaner Spray Carb Intake Valve Cleaner Cleans Gum Varnish & Dirt Inside & Outside Carburetor Chamber 14 Oz. (Pack of 6)** Gumout**$22.31**4.7★17,624 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DE9KMCU) [![CRC Brakleen 1003706 Brake Cleaner Spray Non-Flammable 19 oz [12 Pack]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xLT5wys6L.jpg)**CRC Brakleen 1003706 Brake Cleaner Spray Non-Flammable 19 oz \[12 Pack\]** CRC**$69.07**4.7★24,801 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JZB7B1U) [![Gumout 800002230 Carb and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray - 16 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OQ4QdzxFL.jpg)**Gumout 800002230 Carb and Choke Cleaner Jet Spray - 16 oz.** Gumout**$12.71**4.7★17,624 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LD2C98) [![Denco #1930 Brake & Parts Cleaner Spray Non-Chlorinated Fast-Drying Degreaser Low Odor Aerosol 15.3oz (13oz net wt) (Case of 12)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B8HAbqQIL.jpg)**Denco #1930 Brake & Parts Cleaner Spray Non-Chlorinated Fast-Drying Degreaser Low Odor Aerosol 15.3oz (13oz net wt) (Case of 12)** DENCO DISTRIBUTING, INC.**$44.09**4.8★2,978 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CZYZN2G) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Ease Of Cleaning**21% *“Cleans well”* **Quality-Overall**18% *“their products are top notch”* **Value For Money**17% *“Good value for money”* **Efficiency**13% *“Works Well”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**11% *“As Advertised”* **Ease Of Use**3% *“Comes in handy”* **Spray/Flow**2% *“Awesome spray”* **Lubrication**2% *“Great product for removing built up oil”* **Pressure**1% *“Does the job perfectly with lots of pressure”* **Smell**1% *“Clean easy to use smells not terrible”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Functionality-Overall**12% *“Not effective at all”* **Ease Of Cleaning**11% *“Slow to clean”* **Spray/Flow**10% *“will not spray”* **Value For Money**7% *“Cheaper”* **Quality-Overall**6% *“Not as good”* **Strength**5% *“Pretty weak stuff”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“Deceiving visual advertising by manufacturer”* **Smell**4% *“This cleaner does have a chemical smell so use in a ventilated area”* **Leak-Proof**4% *“the bottle leaks”* **Material Quality**3% *“Plastic plastic and cheap plastic”* #### **Top return reasons**- Leak-Proof24% - Functionality-Overall18% - Advertised Vs Actual Product9% - Value For Money8% - Compatibility-Overall6% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Size-Overall4% - Spray/Flow3% - Fuel Efficiency2% - Motor Issues2%