What do you recommend I use for black top parking lot?

Question

I have oil stains from cars and trucks and want to know what works the best to remove or to touch up a black top parking lot?

Answer 1

A 'degreasing' detergent will help remove automotive oil/grease stains. You can buy products made specifically for this and sold in most auto parts store... or... you can raid your kitchen for some Dawn dish detergent, hehehe. Simply mix some dawn in with a bucket of hot water, and use a brush to apply it to the paving, with a bit of 'elbow grease', hehehe. Finish off by rinsing the area with a garden hose.... repeat as necessary. If you use anything really harsh, like acetone (which is often used to clean machines, paint guns, etc, in factory settings) then you run the risk of damaging the pavement. Dawn works, tho for really heavy stains, it may need to be repeated some.

Eventually, asphalt paving needs to be resealed too.... a local paving company can give you a quote on that, or you can check on the supplies at a local building supply store.

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