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  • Sep 1, 2007, 01:34 PM
    tommysgirl
    Cleaning oil off driveway
    I have a black top driveway and have motor oil and probably other motor fluid stains on it. How do I get them off?
  • Sep 1, 2007, 02:08 PM
    CaptainRich
    I'd mix a mild batch of any of the Oxi cleaners.
    Put it directly on the stain and work in in (not necessarily a lather) and after it's soaked a while, a few minutes or so, rinse with a hose.
    Inspect your progress and, if you need to, do it again.

    If it's your car, after you're done have an auto tech look for and repair the oil leaks.

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  • Sep 1, 2007, 02:16 PM
    firmbeliever
    http://www.ehow.com/how_113258_clean-oil-spots.html

    Try the first suggestion, then work your way down the list as necessary. Whatever you do, don't procrastinate. Bare concrete floors are porous and permanently stain if oil, grease and dirt are not removed quickly. End each remedy by hosing down and air-drying the treated area.
    Instructions
    Difficulty: Moderate
    Steps
    Step One
    Pour cola on the oily or dry stained areas, and leave the cola on overnight. Squirt a generous amount of dishwashing liquid into a bucket until you have a good lather. Rinse with the soapy water, then with a garden hose.

    Step Two
    Sprinkle baking soda or an absorbent powder such as cornmeal or sawdust on the oily spots. If the stain is dry, wet it first to make a scouring paste. Scrub with a stiff brush or push broom.

    Step Three
    Sprinkle automatic dishwasher detergent on the oily concrete. Leave it for several minutes, then pour boiling water on the stained area. Scrub with a stiff brush or push broom, then rinse.

    Step Four
    Try a commercial concrete cleaner such as Garage and Driveway Cleaner by Red Devil Co. or a grease solvent such as Benzine. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

    Step Five
    Sprinkle trisodium phosphate (TSP) on the oily concrete. If the stain is dry, wet it first. Let it stand for 30 minutes. Scrub using a stiff broom. TSP is a dangerous product; if you must use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing. Also, never wash a TSP product down storm drains.

    Step Six
    As a last resort, combat tough spills with muriatic acid and a pressure washer. Apply the acid following the manufacturer's directions, and let it soak for several seconds. Follow with a pressure washer set at 2,500 to 3,000 lbs. per square inch (psi), or 176 to 211 kg per square cm. Like TSP, muriatic acid is a dangerous product; likewise, if you must use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing, and never wash such a product down storm drains.

    Step Seven
    After trying any of the strategies above, sprinkle baking soda over the cleaned area to neutralize the solution you've used.

    Overall Tips & Warnings
    Place cardboard under an oil drop or lawn mower to catch stains before they happen.
    Seal concrete to prevent staining. See How to Seal a Garage Floor.
    Get that leaky car fixed!
    Grease solvents are flammable, so make sure you have excellent ventilation and avoid spark and flame.

    Overall Things You'll Need
    Muriatic acid (available at a hardware or janitorial supply store)
    Stiff Brush Or Push Broom
    Garden Hose
    Plastic Bucket
    Commercial Concrete Cleaner Or Grease Solvent
    Cola
    Safety Goggles
    Automatic Dishwasher Detergent
    Rubber Or Latex Gloves
    Dishwashing Liquid
    Pressure washer (to rent one, look under Pressure Washing Equipment in the yellow pages)
    Baking soda, cornmeal or sawdust
    TSP
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    Hope this helps.
  • Aug 4, 2008, 02:17 PM
    awesome1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tommysgirl
    I have a black top driveway and have motor oil and probably other motor fluid stains on it. How do I get them off??

    Cheap generic powder laundery soap . Cover it with the soap leave set to absourb spilt fluid .

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