Engine bay cleaning methods?

[hgeranium]

What are y’all’s preferred ways of cleaning the engine bay without it being completely meticulous and slow? I find that there’s too many old and brittle wires and lines to think about using a hose or pressure washer. Everything just looks either dusty, dirty, oily, or all of the above. The right side of the engine bay (dizzy side) seems especially problematic with the gigantic mess of wires and lines. 

[watchamakalit]

My solution to a grease covered engine bay is a couple cans of degreaser from the local parts house and a pressure washer. Works well for me. If there isn't a bunch of oil (yeah right it's a jeep). Then a regular soap and water wash will do. Use caution when rinsing. Some things under the hood don't like to get too wet. 

[89 MJ]

Oil Eatr degreaser and a pressure washer. Just try to generally avoid the relay center and such. 

[ghetdjc320]

Same, use a good chemical to loosen up the grease so you’re not relying so much on the water pressure to remove it. That way you can “rinse” the engine bay. Just try to stay away from seals and wiring along with firewall ports

[hgeranium]

5 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Same, use a good chemical to loosen up the grease so you’re not relying so much on the water pressure to remove it. That way you can “rinse” the engine bay. Just try to stay away from seals and wiring along with firewall ports

I know everyone has their own secret sauce but what do you use as degreaser? When I was an auto detailer, I used zep’s stuff but I’m always curious to try new stuff.