How to Clean Up Oil Spills

A puddle of oil on your kitchen floor can grow bigger and even more slippery when mixed with soap and water. There's a much better way to clean up oily accidents. This remedy also works for broken eggs.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dishwashing Liquid
• Broom
• Dishwashing Liquid
• Flour
• Salt
• Flour
• Salt
• Dustpan
• Paper Towels
• Paper Towels
• Paper towels
• Salt
• Salt
• Flour

1. Sprinkle the puddle with a very generous amount of salt. (If you run out of salt, pour flour on the spill and mix before sweeping.)

2. Let it soak for a few minutes.

3. Sweep up the salt.

4. Clean the remaining film of oil with a few drops of dishwashing liquid and damp paper towels.

[pondripples]

on 3/4/2009 I agree. This works well. I've seen it used in a movie theater on a 2 gallon butter spill.