how to get oil stains out of asphalt... my bike had a pretty bad oil leak and i have to clean this stuff out now.
2007-03-02 17:34:25 · 18 answers · asked by Shakespeare, William 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Forget the people who say sawdust, green cleaner, and the other people who've never tried to clean up oil... won't work!!!!!!!!
Go to your local auto supply store (like Kragen and Pep Boys for example). They have a product there (it goes by many names, shop clay, kitty litter, etc.) that is especially made to clean up oil spills, and every mechanic knows it. It looks like kitty litter because it basically is (though I haven't tested the two in head to head competition). Ask the guy in the store, and he'll know what you're talking about... guaranteed.
Spread it over the leak, letting it soak up the oil. I'd recommend rubbing it into the concrete with your shoe to really get the stain out (a couple of times with fresh clay). Eventually, there won't be a trace of the oil. I've got a lot of experience with oil leaks and cars, and I swear by the stuff.
another option: Kafko Degreaser Cleaner: Oil Eater
2007-03-02 17:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an auto zone nearby go in and ask them about it.
THere is some stuff that looks like oatmeal that will soak up the remaining oil.
I dont know what it is called but it is not expensive.
after you do that you might want to get some of the reseal stuff and paint over the spot.
You can probably check out home depot (the people there are really helpful) I know that they sell the resealant so they might have the aforementioned product as well.
good luck
2007-03-02 17:38:32 · answer #2 · answered by lisa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First put cat litter to soak up the oil and brush/scrub it around for the particles to get into the oil then you can try dish detergent (Dawn) and scrub it off, I also know of a product they sell but I cant remember the name of it.
Good Luck! Hope this helps… :)
2007-03-02 17:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by Just me! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First try soaking up what you can with regular (non-clumping) cat litter or OilSorb. Then scrub with powdered laundry detergent (Tide is best) and a little water. Worked great on our cement garage floor, although not sure how well it will work on asphalt.
2007-03-02 17:38:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garages use cat litter to do some absorption of oil leaks. Believe it or not, try using Dawn (liquid dish detergent) and Oxyclean. Stuff works very well.
2007-03-02 17:36:52 · answer #5 · answered by answerneil 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your not gonna get it perfect but cat litter works very well, pour it completely over the oil spot, then use your foot to grind it into the asphalt, if you had enough cat little it should all soak into it then you can sweep it up.
2007-03-02 17:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sprinkle with cat litter, let soak for an hour, add a little bit more cat litter, grind it into the asphalt with your feet, sweep up, add some (a little bit) of "Dawn" dish soap, scrub quickly with and old brush, hose off, thats the best you are going to do !
2007-03-02 17:38:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use charcoal ash on concreet I do not know what works well on asphalt. Seeing as how it is made from oil.
2007-03-02 17:37:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try mean green they sell it at dollar stores that stuff is real good dont use anything with penetrate stuff like gas or brake cleaner because it will dissolve the asphalt
2007-03-02 17:41:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use saw dust to soak the oil and then use dish washing detergent to wash it off.
2007-03-02 17:44:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋