Not really. Oils are oils, alcohols are alcohols. Alcohol wouldn't do much more than water. Oil can readily be dissolved in lighter oils (mineral spirits) or even WD-40, in a pinch. From there, you can just use soapy water, or degreaser if you have it. You can also try dishwasher detergent, which is often sodium hydroxide, but then you gotta worry about rusting your part. Bottom line - just use soap and water. If that doesn't do it, slather it up with WD-40 and then try to wash it off with soap and water again.
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Not really. Oils are oils, alcohols are alcohols. Alcohol wouldn't do much more than water. Oil can readily be dissolved in lighter oils (mineral spirits) or even WD-40, in a pinch. From there, you can just use soapy water, or degreaser if you have it. You can also try dishwasher detergent, which is often sodium hydroxide, but then you gotta worry about rusting your part. Bottom line - just use soap and water. If that doesn't do it, slather it up with WD-40 and then try to wash it off with soap and water again.