what is the best method for getting rid of oil stains in the drive way?

Question

I've tried kitty litter and sorry to say its not as effective as I had hoped

if i had the money to fix the leak then I wouldn't be asking the question then would I?

Answer 1

Take some powdered detergent and coat the area the powdered soap will dry up the oil and the detergent will clean the area.
Pre treat the area by taking plain kitty litter on the area and walk the area by step then twist the foot to break up the absorbent. then when the area is fairly clean do the soap treatment. the soap will get washed off next time it rains.
I do this a lot in my parking lot (cement)

Answer 2

Perhaps the safest, and one of the most effective, ways is to wash it clean.

To do that you need a strong detergent that will emulsify the oil/gasoline residues, but not harm the driveway itself, especially if it is asphalt .

A good product is available in most hardware and automotive stores and it is recommended for home use. It it sold either by its initials, TSP, or the full name Tri-sodium phosphate.

Wet the driveway, sprinkle the TSP over it and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it. Dip the brush in cold water to keep the surface wet, because you are trying to dissolve/emulsify the oil.

TSP will loosen and remove the oil and stain.

Once cleaned, rinse it away with a hose, using cold water only.



If this is an asphalt driveway and it was previously coated you should note that it will have to be re-coated after any oil removal product is used.

Answer 3

I've answered this question so many times I can do it in my sleep. There's a product called "SpeediDry" that is commercially available to service stations and oil change establishments. I'm sure if you just go to the nearest oil chnage place and bat your baby blues at the manager, he'll let you have a coffee can full of the stuff. If he doesn't, just go to a large hardware store or auto parts store and buy some there.

If that fails to do the job, you'll have to go back to the hardware store for some muriatic acid, but be careful using that stuff as it eats holes in clothes, skin and just about anything else it touches. Good luck!

Answer 4

Spreading the area under the car with sand or sawdust will help absorb dripping oil. Periodically saturated sand or sawdust should be scraped away and fresh, clean material put in place. This will prevent tracking oil to other areas of cement or into the house.

If oil or grease is spilled on porch or patio cement, apply an absorbent powder such as fuller's earth, cornmeal, or sawdust to absorb as much oil as possible immediately. Leave it on stain for a few hours and sweep up.

Answer 5

The auto parts store (and some stores like Target and Wal-mart) have a de-greaser designed to be sprayed on fresh stains.

Spray it on, scrub with a brush, rinse thoroughly. Old stains may never come out, as they settle into the pores in the driveway.

Kitty litter absorbs fresh spills 'before' they settle in, but doesn't have the strength to pull it out of the tiny holes and cracks.

Answer 6

You can buy actual concrete cleaner at hardware stores. It is best to get it up quick because it will soak into concrete. Kitty litter is good for soaking up excess but concrete cleaner or bleach work best after that.

Answer 7

Bleach

Answer 8

Muratic acid, spray it on or pour it on. let it sit for a few minutes say 5 and then use a scrub brush and rinse with water. WEAR GLOVES. Launfry detergent also works if you rub it in then spry it off.

Answer 9

Get rid of the oil leaks from your car.

Answer 10

get some of the driveway sealer the black repair kind of stuff and just do the driveway again .
next don't worry about a driveway . there is so much more to life then driveways.