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I have a large sonicator that I can place small to medium sized parts in. I sonicate for several minutes with 91% isopropanol(low water containing rubbing alcohol buy it at the pharmacy). Tends to work well with ventilation and no ignition sources. I put the parts in a separate container with the rubbing alcohol and fill the sonicator trough with tap water. Larger parts good luck. Maybe a good wiping with the 91% isopropanol will work for the big stuff. I also rinse parts between sonication with distilled water because my local water is hard and leaves spots on parts when they dry.
The other stuff that you can use that costs a bit more is Vulpex soap. You can make a water solution or Stoddarts solvent solution with the stuff. After soaking rinse with distilled water. Follow the directions for dilution from the supplier. It is used by conservators to clean museum pieces. Worked for me for degreasing old bayonets, rifle stocks, and coleman stove parts. Sonicating speeds up the process.
Cheers.