How to Clean Oil Off of a Concrete Driveway
Oil stains are a frequent blemish to most driveways due to the cars that sit on them. In many cases, a vehicle will leak oil directly onto your driveway, causing a stain and an additional household project for you to handle. Oil stains can be removed from concrete with a relatively easy process. Properly apply the homemade solution to the stain and remove unsightly spots on your driveway. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Newspaper
- Liquid laundry detergent
- Stiff-bristled plastic brush
- Garden hose
Instructions
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Clean up any fresh oil stains by blotting the surface with newspaper.
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Pour a generous amount of liquid laundry detergent onto the stain so that it covers its entire surface.
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Allow the detergent to settle for five minutes, then scrub the detergent into the stain with a stiff-bristled brush, using short, circular movements.
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Rinse the oil and detergent from the concrete by spraying it down with a garden house. If the stain is still present, repeat the process.
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References
- Photo Credit hoses on concrete image by pearlguy from Fotolia.com
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Comments
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Try using a product called DE-OIL-IT. It removes it safely and effectively every time. We've used it successfully on a few different driveways/carports.
