How do you take oil stains off concrete floor?

Question

My vehicle has been spilling oil.

Answer 1

Get some Plain Clay Cat Litter.

Sprinkle a layer to let it soak up the bulk of any wet/surface oil.
Let it sit a few hours,,you can "stir" it....sweep it back & forth a bit to expose some fresh absorbent if ya like.

Then sweep it up and discard it.

Next,,sprinkle a bit of fresh cat litter on the spot and Rub it in with your foot.
Best is to put a piece of card board on top and rub the litter in with that.
Just rub back & forth with your foot.

That Powders the cat litter,,and forces it into the floor's "pores" and surface texture.

Let it sit a while and sweep it up.

The concrete will look so clean it's almost like wood thats been sanded.

You'll see the effect as soon as ya start rubbing it it in.

You might have to go back over a very tuff spot a time or two.

Once you get it clean,,,,leave a layer of Fresh Litter on the area to absorb the Next leaking oil.
Then you'll only have to sweep it up.

Might wanna get the leak checked by a mechanic.
Some are just messy,,,some leaks can be signs of Serious trouble.

MOST Importantly,,,Keep Close Eye on Your Car's Oil Level.
A Damaged Engine is a LOT bigger mess than a oil spot on the floor.
And that takes more than Cat Litter to fix:)

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Answer 2

With the garage door open for ventilation. Pour mineral spririts on the spot generously then brush with an old broom or stiff bristle brush. Next do not wipe up the mineral spirits simply sprinkle floor dry (kitty litter) on the mineral spirits and let set over night. The mineral spirits will evaporate and the oil that came up with the mineral spirits will be in the kitty litter. Simply sweep up the kitty litter and you are left with a clean concrete floor. Note: using kitty litter alone will pick up the oil but leave the stain.

Answer 3

Go to your local auto parts store, and buy a gallon bottle of cleaner/degreaser. Use it full strength on the oil stain. Let it sit a couple of minutes. Then brush it with a cleaning bruch and rinse with a water hose. Should be good as new.

But more importantly, get that oil leak fixed.

Answer 4

try a couple of cans of coca-cold (the real stuff) but let it go flat first. may take a little bit elbow grease, but have you seen what that stuff can do to a british 2 pence piece

Answer 5

Kitty litter (cat box clay)

Answer 6

muratic acid and a pressure washer.

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