How do I remove car oil stains from a concrete driveway?

Answer 1

the cheapest way is to throw sand on the stain. not dirt, sand (hopefully it won't rain anytime soon) By the way this prosess does not work over night. ...you must be patient.

Answer 2

First cover the oil with regular kitty litter not the kind that clumps to absorb most of the oil leave this on at least a few days then spray on WD-40 and scrub with a wire brush then when you have brought up the rest of the oil remaining on the concrete, you can then wash it with some laundry detergent and hot water and a bristle brush thats it all done you can then hose it down. Good Luck !

Answer 3

seven steps in all ms neera
* STEP 1: Spread a thick layer of fresh sawdust or kitty litter over the grease to absorb excess grease or oil on the surface.
* STEP 2: Allow the sawdust or kitty litter to sit for a day or two.
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STEP 3: Gently sweep away the dirty sawdust or kitty litter.
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STEP 4: Pour dry cement over the entire dried grease spot.
* STEP 5: Allow the cement to sit for a day or two.
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STEP 6: Gently sweep away the dirty cement.
* STEP 7: Gather dirty cement in a bag and throw it away. Do not allow the dirty dry cement to go down the sewer.

Tips & Warnings

* The kitty litter and sawdust soak up grease on the surface, whereas the dry cement actually absorbs the stain out of the driveway.
* For best results, clean up grease stains as soon as they happen.
* Avoid further staining by using large automotive drip pans for vehicles that leak.
* Make sure the forecast is clear for the days you'll be using dry cement on the grease spots if they are outdoors. Dry cement and water will create hardened concrete.

Answer 4

No matter how careful we are or how hard we try, eventually oil stains magically appear on our concrete driveway or sidewalk. Obviously, the stains did not appear there by some magical feat, nor are they going to disappear by feats of magic.

Fortunately for consumers, several commercial products have been designed to clean and degrease our concrete floors, driveways, and sidewalks. Unfortunately, many of these products contain acid. This one simple ingredient alone makes the task of using a commercial degreaser a bit of a challenge to use for many of us.

If you prefer not to use a commercial product for whatever reasons, other options are available to remove or at least to lighten oil stains on your concrete surfaces. Read the following suggestions for less toxic solutions to your oil dilemma.

Strategies for Removing or Lightening Oil Stains


Kitty Litter to the Rescue - Kitty or cat litter has almost as many uses as cats have lives. If you have a fresh oil spill, then you can sprinkle a healthy dose of kitty litter onto it. Allow the litter to sit overnight so that it will absorb the oil as it soaks into the litter.

In the morning, sweep up the kitty litter. The oil is now absorbed into the litter and will be swept away. Unfortunately, if you did not place enough litter onto the oil spill, you may have to repeat the process.


WD-40 - Spray the oil spill liberally with the WD-40. Immediately use a rag to wipe up the mess. Place the rag inside a bag and throw it away. Repeat this process once if it hasn't met your expectations.


Baking Soda or Dishwasher Detergent Bath - For this method, you will need to lightly wet the area with water first. Sprinkle the area liberally with baking soda or dishwasher detergent. Allow the area to sit undisturbed for several minutes. While you are waiting, boil a pot of water.

Once the water is piping hot, pour it over the area, taking the proper precautions not to burn or scald yourself with the water. Once the water has cooled sufficiently to avoid any scalding, scrub the area with a scrubbing brush that has stiff bristles. Repeat this step as many times as you need in order to achieve the results that you want.

Handy Reminder Tips


Purchase a small bag of cat litter and store it in the garage for fresh oil spills.
Kitty or cat litter absorbs odors as well. Use it on antifreeze spills in a similar process.
Purchase a box of baking soda and store it in the garage for easy access.
Purchase some rags that can be stores in the garage for easy use in wiping up spills.

Answer 5

If u go to a shop selling paints, varnishes, nuts and bolts etc. they will give u a Patti, (small piece made of tin, ) u will be able to remove the oil stain with this Patti immediately.

Answer 6

I've used carburetor cleaner when my neighbor kicked over a drain pan. Kitty litter for the big mess and the spray carb cleaner for the stain. Worked for me.

Answer 7

Sprinkle talcum powder and pour harpic soak for 1/2 hr then wash it. Take dish washing liquid or soap and vinegar soak the place for overnight next day wash with good detergent powder.Kerosene also sometimes work.

Answer 8

Cover the stain with kitty litter.

Answer 9

At WalMart get Castrol Power Clean, or another brand. It's purple cleaner. Use full strength, might have to also use a brush. That should do it.

Answer 10

Pour coke on the stains and leave it. Rain will clean itself it happen to me it works!