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Sledgehammer Heavy-Duty Traffic Lane Cleaner

from $28.00

Smash through stubborn grease, packed grime, and deeply embedded oils with Sledgehammer Heavy-Duty Traffic Lane Cleaner, a professional-grade, high-performance liquid pre-spray built for restorative-level performance. Engineered specifically for commercial carpet cleaning pros, owner-operators, and property restoration crews, Sledgehammer delivers intense chemical breaking power where everyday traffic lane cleaners fall short.

Sledgehammer features a punishing high-alkaline matrix powered by a premium blend of active Potassium Hydroxide and aggressive glycol ether solvents. Operating at a hard-hitting ready-to-use (RTU) pH of approximately 13.0, this heavy-duty formula rapidly fractures the bond between stubborn oils and carpet fibers on contact. It quickly liquefies and suspends restaurant-grade kitchen grease, thick soot, smoke films, and ground-in tracking grime for effortless hot water extraction. By forcing rapid soil release and shrinking necessary dwell times, Sledgehammer maximizes your labor efficiency on the dirtiest, most neglected commercial environments.

  • High-pH Potassium Hydroxide Core (approx 13.0 pH): Delivers intense, instantaneous grease-liquefying action to cut through heavy oil binders.

  • Glycol Ether Solvent Matrix: Penetrates deeply into fibers to break down stubborn soot, carbon residues, and oily track-in grime.

  • Superior Soil Release: Advanced surfactant system holds suspended soils in a free-rinsing state for fast, flawless extraction passes.

Not sure if this is the right formula for your next job? Carpet fibers, pH levels, and soil types change how these chemicals perform. Check out our Pre-Sprays & Cleaners FAQ to compare this product against our other professional formulas and pick the perfect match.

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Smash through stubborn grease, packed grime, and deeply embedded oils with Sledgehammer Heavy-Duty Traffic Lane Cleaner, a professional-grade, high-performance liquid pre-spray built for restorative-level performance. Engineered specifically for commercial carpet cleaning pros, owner-operators, and property restoration crews, Sledgehammer delivers intense chemical breaking power where everyday traffic lane cleaners fall short.

Sledgehammer features a punishing high-alkaline matrix powered by a premium blend of active Potassium Hydroxide and aggressive glycol ether solvents. Operating at a hard-hitting ready-to-use (RTU) pH of approximately 13.0, this heavy-duty formula rapidly fractures the bond between stubborn oils and carpet fibers on contact. It quickly liquefies and suspends restaurant-grade kitchen grease, thick soot, smoke films, and ground-in tracking grime for effortless hot water extraction. By forcing rapid soil release and shrinking necessary dwell times, Sledgehammer maximizes your labor efficiency on the dirtiest, most neglected commercial environments.

  • High-pH Potassium Hydroxide Core (approx 13.0 pH): Delivers intense, instantaneous grease-liquefying action to cut through heavy oil binders.

  • Glycol Ether Solvent Matrix: Penetrates deeply into fibers to break down stubborn soot, carbon residues, and oily track-in grime.

  • Superior Soil Release: Advanced surfactant system holds suspended soils in a free-rinsing state for fast, flawless extraction passes.

Not sure if this is the right formula for your next job? Carpet fibers, pH levels, and soil types change how these chemicals perform. Check out our Pre-Sprays & Cleaners FAQ to compare this product against our other professional formulas and pick the perfect match.

Best For

  • Commercial Kitchens & Restaurants: Rapidly emulsifies thick animal fats, cooking oils, and heavy foot-traffic grease lanes.

  • Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration: Highly effective at stripping away sticky soot buildup, carbon films, and smoke residues from synthetic carpet installations.

  • High-Volume Entertainment Venues: Perfect for deep restorative maintenance cycles in casinos, hotels, banquet halls, airports, and busy schools.

  • Apartment Move-Outs & Reclamation: The ultimate chemical choice for reviving dark, heavily soiled traffic pathways that haven't been maintained in years.

Product Specifications

  • Form: Liquid Concentrate

  • Scent: Mild Citrus / Clean

  • pH Level: ~13.0 (Concentrate)

  • Ideal Application: High-traffic commercial properties, greasy restaurant pathways, apartments, hotels, schools, casinos, and heavily neglected synthetic carpets.

    ⚠️ Professional Note: Due to its high alkaline potency, always pre-test for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area. This product is engineered for heavy synthetic soils and is not recommended for delicate natural fibers like wool or 5th-Generation stain-resistant nylon unless a neutralizing acid rinse is used immediately afterward. Do not let dry on glass, plastic, or soft metals; rinse thoroughly if contact occurs.

    • Pump-Up / Electric Sprayer: Mix 1 part Sledgehammer to 8–16 parts water (approx. 8 oz to 16 oz of concentrate per gallon of water depending on soil severity).

    • Inline Injection Sprayer (4:1 Tip standard): Mix 1 quart water to 4 quarts Sledgehammer directly in your 5-quart jug.

    • Heavy Cleaning Booster: For extreme restaurant grease or thick oil lines, add 1–2 oz of Citra-Boost per gallon of ready-to-use spray (or 8–10 oz directly into your injection sprayer jug).

    • Ultra-High Alkaline Power: Formulated with a hard-hitting blend of Potassium Hydroxide and advanced glycol ether solvents to dissolve binders that bind grease to carpet fibers.

    • Advanced Surfactant Package: Rapidly suspends lifted soils to prevent re-deposition, ensuring a complete rinse and maximum extraction results.

    • Fast-Acting Formula: Breaks structural soil bonds on contact, eliminating the need for extended dwell times on standard commercial track-in grime.

    • Approved Fibers: Olefin (polypropylene), Nylon (non-stain resistant), and most commercial synthetic blends.

    • Rinse Requirements: Requires a thorough hot water extraction rinse. For optimal results and a soft hand, pair with a high-quality neutralizing rinse to bring the carpet back to a safe, neutral pH.

    • Handling: Wear appropriate PPE (gloves and eye protection) when handling concentrate.

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