the present disclosure relates generally to a movable aqueous - and solvent - based parts washer used to wash grease , oil , dirt , and other debris from mechanical parts using an cleaning solution , and more particularly , to a parts washer with a movable sink and movable lid pivotally connected to a hollow housing for facilitating the access within the housing for the replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir . the third - generation washer is made of molded reinforced polymer in a shell configuration around a tilting reservoir . a pump is also pivotally connected below the sink to retract the pump during change operations of the cleaning solution reservoir . the device includes a molded sink with basin and reinforced pan with an interface to control the release of fumes between the sink and the pivoting lid . the parts washer also includes built - in light is placed in proximity to the work area on the underside of the lid for illumination during washing operations , a support frame for the sink for improved stability of the apparatus , and a latching mechanism equipped with a low fusible link for optimal fire protection response of the thermal fusible .