I use degreaser and handspray to wash the springs. Brake cleaner to clean the discs afterwards. I have some ex Post Office goretex trousers( heavy duty) so need to use it for spring gaiters at some time. Bought from ebay a few yrs ago for gardening etc but rarely used. They are quite baggy so plenty of material!
I use a pressure washer on cars but keep a decent distance away, using the lance for lower pressure. It forms a lovely "mist" from a distance for rinseing too.
SBM....how is the Red n Tacky performing?