My landlord is complaining about someone else's oil leaking and I got charged about $400 to replace concrete (haven't paid yet and I don't plan on paying it). I have also had my car checked because at first I thought it was my car leaking but there is no oil leak.
2007-09-07 11:12:27 · 13 answers · asked by Nisi 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
She also charged me for cracks in the cement.
2007-09-07 12:05:37 · update #1
I know it sounds silly but I heard that pouring Coke Cola on an oil stain will lift it and then using a pressure washer. Again, not sure if it works but my friend swears it does. Good Luck!!
Below are some other links I found through google.
2007-09-07 11:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the gas station to give you a letter saying there was no oil leak, just incase she decides to go further with it.
Put on an old pair of shoes that you don't care about.
Pour a very small amount of gasoline or varsol on the stain, just enough to cover the stain completely.
Brush the area with a stiff brush or a wire brush.
Before the gasoline evaporates, pour on some kitty litter.
Work in the absorber or kitty litter with your shoes, grinding it into the concrete.
Let it sit for a few minutes until it looks dried out.
Sweep up the kitty litter. The stain should be gone.
2007-09-07 19:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Howdy,
Getting oil stains out of cement is a challenge. I've tried and failed several times. However, there are several online resources that profess to knowing the secret.
WikiHow mentions a seven step process that involves gasoline and kitty litter. Of course, it goes without saying that you'll want to be careful with gasoline as its highly flammable. Additionally, you should be aware of any environmental impact.
iVillage hosts a discussion on this topic and includes many tips on which solvents work best.
Good luck!
Mike
2007-09-07 18:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ask Mike 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You CANNOT be charged for cracks in the cement. That's normal wear and tear, and cement is DESIGNED to hold several tons! Do not pay for this. But for the oil - use cat litter as soon as you see a fresh spot. It absorbs anything.
2007-09-10 01:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Katherine J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat litter. Grind some into the oil. Let it sit for 24 hours. Keep it dry. Sweep it off. If any stains are left, wash with Murphy's oil soap and water.
2007-09-07 18:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is actually not that bad. Use Tide detergent with gasoline and a brush. This will take off oil stains from concrete. Just keep scrubbing it will eventually come off. Its safe too because detergent eventually breaks down and gasoline evaporates.
2007-09-07 18:19:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jose A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would challenge that! Contact your local housing authority dept. That is abuse! I hope you don't pay it.
Landlords can't charge you for normal "wear and tear". If the concrete was in the driveway, then it would only be normal that things like this will happen from time to time.
2007-09-07 18:37:04 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the first guy is right i think coca cola will do it, If that doenst help there is a product in the 99 cent store called Awesome that nearly removes anything. I know this sounds silly but it cab help i use it all the time around the house.
2007-09-08 23:14:33 · answer #8 · answered by maggie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pour baking flour on the stains..it will soak up the oil. That might help..if not, somtimes you can rent a special steamer that can get rid of the stains.
2007-09-07 18:19:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid (long ago) My parents vehicles would leak oil on the carport... We would use powder laundry soap. Wet the surface and sprinkle a little laundry soap on it. Scrub with a broom for a bit and rinse.
Worked for us...
2007-09-07 18:18:49 · answer #10 · answered by Blah Blah 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋