The surface oil has already been removed , but the oil that has saturated the cement is trying my patience,any suggestions?Any help is appreciated.Thanks.
2006-10-29 14:59:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
use a product called Nu-Brite. It's purple, and you can get it at any HVAC store. It's for cleaning coils on HVAC units, but it also works wonders on oil stains. It's a non-acid formula, but it works like an acid. it takes about 5 minutes to see results. Trust me, you'll be amazed!
2006-10-29 15:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I carefully pour some degreaser only on the spot, careful not to waste any of it and let it sit about 1 hr or more & then hose it off. Whatever is left, time and weather will remove the rest -- unless it is inside your garage.
Inside the garage, I'd wet the floor with hot water, sprinkle some Tide (with bleach) laundry detergent on the spot and scrub with a broom. If it doesn't all disappear first time don't worry. Just repeat the process in a few days. If you are persistent, it will eventually disappear. This is how mechanics do it inside.
Don't stress over it. Those things happen and will happen again.
2006-10-29 15:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grind cat litter to a fine powder
Wet Method
Mix the fine powder in Denatured alcohol
Then spread it over the stained concrete
The alcohol will dissolve the oil and then dry out while the fine powder will soak up the oil
The carry out the dry method
spread the fine powder and tamp/ram it down on the oil stained concrete [You have to ensure the fine powder enters the cracks and pores.
The soil will slowly soak up the oil
This will take time but eventually soak it up
2006-10-29 15:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by does good job 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called Muriatic Acid that will help remove the oil stain. You should be able to get it at any home center (Lowes, Home Depot), but wear gloves when using it because it can burn your skin. You may also want to try a power washer and detergent - that should be powerful enough to remove any stain. Good luck.
2006-10-29 15:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can make a paste out of baking soda and dawn dish soap.
The baking soda works as a scrubbing agent and the dawn lifts and removes oils and grease.Pour it on the stain. Take a nylon scub brush. scrub it into the stain, let sit for about 5 min. Rinse with the hottest water you can.
2006-10-29 15:46:07 · answer #5 · answered by merrymeet2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try AquaKlean by KBS Coatings. It's an industrial strength cleaner/degreaser used in automotive shops. May need to mix a strong solution of it and let soak a bit and scour with a push broom as needed.
2006-11-01 12:20:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home depot carries a product that cleans concrete.It is about $10:00 A GAL. Worth while keeping on hand. It is also good for cleaning decks.
2006-10-29 16:11:58 · answer #7 · answered by tlc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muriatic Acid that you buy from home depot but be careful and read the instructions and have your water hose ready. I also used my high pressure washer with a strong detergent and it took it right off.
2006-10-29 15:07:00 · answer #8 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, try Kitty Litter. Apply it thickly, it absorbs the oil. Leave a few hours. and then simply sweep up, if still there repeat.
2006-10-29 16:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by Samantha M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tri sodium phosphate and make a paste with water, don't wash it off if you have occasional rains. it will slowly keep washing the stain. Muratic acid can damage your surface and is dangerous.
2006-10-29 15:08:54 · answer #10 · answered by lumberman57 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋