How do I get motor oil off of the cement in the garage?

Question

Had a car with an oil leak parked in the garage each evening. it made a horrible oil stain. The car is long gone. I would like to get rid of the stain too. I have tried degreaser but it did nothing. Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

Concrete is porous. Sometimes, if oil is allowed to set into the concrete, you get a permenent stain. Sorry

Answer 2

There is a "Kitty litter" absorbent compound that has citric acid in it, -- also a liquid cleaner for concrete,- I think you can buy both at auto supply store,- or any of the better "building supplies" places! The citric acid (or orange oil), - eats the oil to some extent and emulsifies the rest, so that it can be washed down (with water hose), -- or picked up with the oil absorbent "kitty litter"!! Either will work independently, but they will work together even better!

If you don't see anything, ask and they will find the stuff (if they stock it).

Answer 3

try using an industrial degreaser not the kind you get at Autozone or anything like that we have this stuff at work that will strip paint, oil, grease, etc. I am not sure what its called but can find out.

Answer 4

Use oil dry and grind it in with your shoes, the sweep it will grind in the concrete and remove the stain. Don't use kitty litter use the oil dry.

Answer 5

Use gasoline and scrub like h--L. also is you have a pressure washer it can get the stain out. I have also used muradic acid to get stains off concrete.

Answer 6

have you ever tried hassle-free green? Have heard Coca-Cola works too. A commercial grade concrete purifier will do it. verify with a house builders shop and that they are able to set you up. do no longer ignore your elbow grease......

Answer 7

Try sand or cat litter.