I have a set-in oil, grease stain on my cement driveway, besides the fact that it's ugly; my condo association has asked that I clean it up. I have tried a couple different oil removers from the local hardware store and Home Depot. Help!
2006-08-14 19:59:11 · 10 answers · asked by adrianj_518 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Easy. Mark off a designated area with duct tape. Then, get a product called QuikCret. Follow instructions, and put a thin, skim coat over the area.
This method is only to be used if you've tried everything. Including pressure washing.
2006-08-14 20:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had good luck removing oil stains with a soap called Simple Green. It is safe to use (don't drink it even though it smells good) and cuts oil and grease really well. I make a mixture of 50/50/ soap and water and let it soak for awhile then use a stiff broom to scrub at it. It seems to work better than 100%.
Evidently it needs the water to lift the oil. Then rinse with garden hose. You may have to do it several times but the soap is biodegradable and safe. I use it on anything with oil and grease!!! Even laundry!!!
I lay the garden hose out in the sun to get the water hot!
2006-08-14 20:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by mindbender - seeker of truth 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hot Pressurewash(Super Hot),There Is A Product Called Bulldog,Some Banks Use It In Their Drive Thrus
2006-08-14 20:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scrap off what you can with a putty knife (don't be afraid to dig), then use dry concrete mixture and cover the spot to 1 inch high- let sit for at least 8 hours (no rain!) Scrap again + repair as needed- you may get chunks but o.k. Use separate container for refuse.
2006-08-14 21:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by billbowlerski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first try using kitty litter. just scratch over it with the soles of you shoes. after that make a mixture of about a cup of bleach to a gallon of water. sprinkle baking soda directly to the cement and scrub it with an old plastic broom using the bleach/water mixture. if that doesn't work get a steam cleaner
2006-08-14 20:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by Go! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi...not tried this on concrete but have used it on block paving. I used petrol (i.e. gasoline). Soak a rag (be very careful!!) and then rub the area. I had to do it 2 or 3 times but it got rid of most of it.
You will probably have more problems on concrete as it will soak in and the surface is less smooth.
2006-08-14 20:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pour a bunch of kitty litter on it, it will absorb a lot of the oil, then
scrub with a degreaser, and try a diluted bleach for the stubborn
spots.
2006-08-14 20:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by Caiman94941 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
High power pressure washer or sand blaster..
2006-08-14 20:03:02 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would not believe what fun you can have with your very own pressure washer.
2006-08-14 20:04:54 · answer #9 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
kitty litter and a lot of foot work.
2006-08-14 20:03:29 · answer #10 · answered by sllyjo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋