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Provided is a system for parts washing that includes a fluid that performs a cleaning function and maintains the viability of microorganisms in the fluid that biodegrade the organic matter removed from the parts. "Parts" include objects such as automotive parts befouled with organic matter and parti

Provided is a system for parts washing that includes a fluid that performs a cleaning function and maintains the viability of microorganisms in the fluid that biodegrade the organic matter removed from the parts. "Parts" include objects such as automotive parts befouled with organic matter and particulate matter. The cleaning fluid includes a surfactant that functions to separate organic waste from the parts being washed. The cleaning fluid is both in a cleaning area and in a housing for microorganisms. A heater, thermostat, and a level control assembly function to maintain the cleaning fluid within a certain temperature range so as to maintain a proper environment for the microorganisms. The fluid recirculates from the microorganism housing to the parts cleaning area.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A closed system for cleaning automotive parts, equipment parts, and machinery parts with fouled organic matter, the system consisting essentially of(i) microorganisms that biodegrade organic matter in a surfactant fluid following activation, said microorganisms affixed

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A closed system for cleaning automotive parts, equipment parts, and machinery parts with fouled organic matter, the system consisting essentially of(i) microorganisms that biodegrade organic matter in a surfactant fluid following activation, said microorganisms affixed prior to activation to(ii) a filter pack having a solid support and(iii) a surfactant fluid that cleans organic matter from the parts to produce(iv) a composition of surfactant fluid, microorganisms and organic matter, wherein said surfactant fluid activates and maintains the microorganisms from the filter pack that biodegrade the organic matter in(v) a receptacle, having a thermostatic heating element attached thereto to heat the cleaning fluid, said receptacle containing surfactant fluid, microorganisms and fouled organic matter, and(vi) adaptive fittings to create a recirculating biodegrading system to reform a surfactant fluid without fouled organic matter, and to nurture the biodegrading organisms, said surfactant fluid and said microorganisms being recycled to be available for cleaning of parts in separate locations.