How to Remove Oil From Asphalt
Nothing is more noticeable from the outside of your home than big oil stains on the asphalt of your street or driveway. They are impossible to cover, but not totally impossible to lighten and maybe even remove. The following will help you in your efforts to a spotless driveway.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Long-stiff brush
- Rubber gloves
- Hose or pressure washer
- Trisodium phosphate (TSP) or granular detergent
- Oil dry or kitty litter
- Safety glasses
- Old cloths
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Place oil dry or kitty litter on top of the oil if there is any standing.
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Allow it to soak up the oil.
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Remove the oil dry or kitty litter.
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Spread trisodium phosphate (TSP) or a granular detergent with water on the oil stain.
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Scrub it with a long, stiff brush.
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Leave it for 1 to 2 hours.
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Rinse the detergent or TSP off with a hose. Start uphill and rinse toward the sides of the stain.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear old cloths, rubber gloves and safety glasses when removing a stain.
A pressure washer may work better than a hose.
Oil stains are stubborn. You may need to repeat the process. Although this method may lighten the stain, it may never completely remove it.
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Comments
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jbaur
Jul 31, 2010
I agree with wannaobamamama's statement. Let's be environmentally conscious. Either hose the oily mess onto grass or dirt or soak it up with more kitty litter. -
wannaobamamama
Mar 23, 2009
TIP NO. 7 OF YOUR OIL REMOVER DIRECTIONS SHOULD BE OMITTED. YOU SHOULD NEVER RINSE OR HOSE DOWN ANY OIL WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY END UP IN THE STORM DRAIN AND IN THE WATER SUPPLY. PLEASE INVALIDATE NO. 7. THEY SHOULD INSTEAD SOAK THE OIL AND WATER WITH A TOWEL OR VAC IT UP. OR CALL PRO DISPOSAL CO.
