In the driveway & garage.
2006-06-18 13:41:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
from personal experience I have found that the best way to get the oil out is to get a bag of cement (not quickrete) make sure you just use the powdered cement. Pour the cement down and broom it in then sweep it up. Repeat this as many times as needed but 2 times should work. Make sure there is not going to be any rain while you are doing it. I've tried the kitty litter and tide things but they just get the oil up and don't really take the brown stain out. The cement actually re-dies the cement.
2006-06-18 15:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If all of that does not work you have one other option, but it is dangerous and you Must be careful.
Pool Acid / you can get this at your local hardware stores - and it is used on the driveway in the same way as you use it on a pool. the only difference is there is no way to contain the wash so you must go slow and use a lot of common sense (use the neutralizer around the edges and watch what you are doing) - the information below is about a pool, but it will work for a driveway too (read the warnings, they are there for a reason)
2006-06-18 13:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by theleb63 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, spread kitty litter over the spots to remove any excess oil.
Afterwards, a good dry detergetn (Tide, etc) sprinkled over and spray just enough water to wet it down... keep wetting it for a while and then scrub the areas with a broom & rinse.
2006-06-18 13:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something like cat litter or other oil absorbent material (found at local parts store) will get most of the oil out of it.
It might be possible to wash it with detergent or bleach to get it a little cleaner.
2006-06-18 13:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pour liquid tide on it then let is soak overnight then scrub and hose.
A pressure washer with a cement cleaner would be better if you have one.
2006-06-18 13:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive found that simple green works well, let it soak for a few hours though and rub it in every once and a while
2006-06-18 13:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
comet works well & elbow grease. or try bleach and a broom, also kitty litter and rub it in the concrete always works
2006-06-18 13:46:25 · answer #7 · answered by Tim P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the same degreaser you use on cars. Read on the spraybottle first.
2006-06-18 13:49:00 · answer #8 · answered by zireliz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
corn starch. It will absorb the oil
2006-06-18 13:47:35 · answer #9 · answered by sportsmess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to dollar general, buy a can or two of
carburator cleaner... works like a dream.
2006-06-18 13:47:40 · answer #10 · answered by ridingorracing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋