2007-07-10 22:12:13 · 7 answers · asked by Darren F 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A local auto supply store may have the product you need. There are commercial strength oil solvents/detergents which can be scrubbed on and hosed off. Service shops use these frequently enough and are commonly available to the public for just this purpose.
A more simple solution closer to home is liquid dish detergent. Simply apply it full strength and allow to sit for 24 hours. (It is not as strong as the commercial stuff). Hose it off, or let the rain take care of it... the spot will be substancially faded.
2007-07-10 23:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by stonedog_33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found this at the link below - I hope it's what you need!
How can I remove oil stains from my garage floor and driveway?
Go to your auto parts store and get something like Ulttrasorb (made by Motlan) - which you sprinkle on oil or grease spills. It absorbs it all, if you leave it there a few days. Then just sweep it up. There are numerous products specifically for this application - and they all do a great job, and are cheap. They are essentially compounds of very absorbent materials such as dried clay. Note: To get the area 'extra clean,' after the largest part of the spill is absorbed, sweep up the dirty absorber you selected and put some fresh down. Now, use your foot to crush the absorber into smaller, finer granules. Leave that there for a day or two. The finer particles get deep into the cracks and crevices and really do the job!
2007-07-11 06:03:53 · answer #2 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After using the granular absorbents as others have said try this to remove all signs of staining: At Lowe's or Home Depot in the dept. where driveway sealants are sold they have an industrial soap solution in a bottle that connects to your garden hose. At the top there is an adjustable nozzle to spray the oily portions of your driveway. When the water / soap solution sprays on the oil spots it immediately turns white.
From what I remember they suggest the material be left on the driveway for 5-10 minutes. After the time is up it's important to spray off the remaining white foam with your garden hose nozzle till clean.
Good luck!
2007-07-11 07:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absorbent - newspaper, followed by a hot sunny day.
Sawdust also works but dont wash into the road drains - they might go straight to a local stream.
2007-07-11 05:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by oldhombre 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil absorbant, which is basically unscented cat litter.
2007-07-11 05:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by darcprowler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use a can of brake cleaner, works on everything and evaporates really quickly. takes oil off almost everything.
2007-07-11 07:22:45 · answer #6 · answered by techno mentalist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They reckon Coca-Cola works.
2007-07-11 05:19:43 · answer #7 · answered by Paul T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋