how do I remove oil from block paving?

Answer 1

Use kitty litter. Sprinkle it on, let it sit and absorb the oil and sweep it off.

Answer 2

From ehow.com:
A big oil spot in the middle of your driveway can make the most meticulously maintained home look dingy. Whether a leak from your car or someone else's created that mark on your concrete driveway, garage floor or sidewalk, it can all be lightened enough as to be barely visible. Try the first suggestion, then work your way down the list as necessary. Whatever you do, don't procrastinate. Bare concrete floors are porous and permanently stain if oil, grease and dirt are not removed quickly. End each remedy by hosing down and air-drying the treated area.


Steps:
1. Pour cola on the oily or dry stained areas, and leave the cola on overnight. Squirt a generous amount of dishwashing liquid into a bucket until you have a good lather. Rinse with the soapy water, then with a garden hose.

2. Sprinkle baking soda or an absorbent powder such as cornmeal or sawdust on the oily spots. If the stain is dry, wet it first to make a scouring paste. Scrub with a stiff brush or push broom.

3. Sprinkle automatic dishwasher detergent on the oily concrete. Leave it for several minutes, then pour boiling water on the stained area. Scrub with a stiff brush or push broom, then rinse.

4. Try a commercial concrete cleaner such as Garage and Driveway Cleaner by Red Devil Co. or a grease solvent such as Benzine. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

5. Sprinkle trisodium phosphate (TSP) on the oily concrete. If the stain is dry, wet it first. Let it stand for 30 minutes. Scrub using a stiff broom. TSP is a dangerous product; if you must use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing. Also, never wash a TSP product down storm drains.

6. As a last resort, combat tough spills with muriatic acid and a pressure washer. Apply the acid following the manufacturer's directions, and let it soak for several seconds. Follow with a pressure washer set at 2,500 to 3,000 lbs. per square inch (psi), or 176 to 211 kg per square cm. Like TSP, muriatic acid is a dangerous product; likewise, if you must use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing, and never wash such a product down storm drains.

7. After trying any of the strategies above, sprinkle baking soda over the cleaned area to neutralize the solution you've used.

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how do I remove oil from block paving?

Answer 4

Unfortunately busting up a concrete slab is always hard work. The method you're using works just fine. But a bigger tool will do the job faster. Few months ago I had to bust out some of the floor in my basement to reroute plumbing. I tried your method and it was working. But at the rate I was going it was going to take about three days. So I went to Home Depot and rented an electric jack hammer. I was concerned at first for the price of the rental and the amount of time it covered. Expecting to take three days, I thought it would be tons of expensive. Turns out the machine did the job in about a half hour. I'll bet that you'll have that concrete slab busted out in no time. The rental is ABSOLUTELY WELL WORTH THE EXPENSE. REALLY! Hope this helps. 'av'a g'day mate. '')

Answer 5

Thick bleach, then cover it with a layer of soap powder

do this 24/48 hours before it is forcast for heavy rain

job done

Answer 6

The kitty litter will work also pour a can of Coke (not Pepsi) on the spot that should also do the trick. There is something in Coke that will take it out/up.

Answer 7

easy pall. traffic film remover and gunk. both available from halfords - other stores are available. spray the gunk on the oil. leave to work its wonders then apply the t f r. and jet wash away. happy days. good look buddy.

Answer 8

use dog litter or a sponge or a oil dissolver

Answer 9

use some form of animal litter eg cat

Answer 10

try wd 40