Comments on: How to Clean Oil Spots From a Concrete Driveway or Garage

on 5/28/2008 I tried pressure washing, and even though most of it was gone, you could still see the oil spot. I found another product in a different forum called Eximo concrete cleaner that worked really well. Really easy to use, just sprinkle down, and sweep out. I'll skip the pressure washing next time and just use this! I definately recommend the product!

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on 3/7/2008 There are a number of products available now that work and are environmentally friendly. I've used Eximo on my concrete driveway, but I've seen other products too like Oil-Out. Just sprinkle these products on, spread them out with a broom, and leave it - got rid of my oil stains in about a week. Much easier, and much safer than dealing with all the hazadous chemicals, or "hazardous waste" you create with kitty litter.

on 3/7/2008 There are a number of products available now that work and are environmentally friendly. I've used Eximo on my concrete driveway, but I've seen other products too like Oil-Out. Just sprinkle these products on, spread them out with a broom, and leave it - got rid of my oil stains in about a week. Much easier, and much safer than dealing with all the hazadous chemicals, or "hazardous waste" you create with kitty litter.

on 2/5/2008 I used steps 1-3 above. They were a good way to prepare the surface and remove fresh spills. In order to get the older stains, I skipped to the paint thinner and cat litter method. It worked great! It rained before I swept up the cat litter and it still worked. Very cost effective. Definitely recommend.

on 9/8/2007 I had the same problem and had a company called super clean to pressure wash my driveway they made a lovely job resanded the blokpaving they were brill.if needed contact number for them is 07962 015349

on 4/30/2007 Environmentally Friendly Solution - If you want an environmentally friendly way to clean it, try a product called eximo concrete cleaner. Unlike kitty litter, you just sprinkle it on, and leave it there - you don't have to throw away the hazardous waste afterwards.

It's also alot easier than kitty litter, because you just sprinkle it on, and use a broom to spread it out. I picked some up online for under $20, worked well in my garage and on my driveway.

on 8/29/2006 The cat litter tip is the best way to extract anything from the concrete. You still need something to separate the stain from the concrete. I saw this tip years ago, and it has worked for oil stains 10 years old.

Before you spread the crushed litter, pour paint thinner over the entire stain. The thinner should go past the stain, don't be skimpy. Then, cover with litter and leave overnight. The next day, just sweep it up and voilà!

on 6/30/2006 I had tried everything to get an old oil stain out of our driveway. The cat sand had helped a lot, but there was still a large dark spot. I tried just about every home remedy and also most of the industrial de-greasers before coming across Pour n' Restore.

This stuff is amazing. You pour it on, let it dry and sweep up the powder. It worked so well that I had to go get more to do the rest of the driveway. Having a big clean spot looks almost as funny as having a big dirty spot!

on 2/16/2006 An excellent solvent. Spray it on, let it sit and then hose the driveway (or garage) down.

on 11/22/2005 I can't believe how well the cat litter worked on cleaning away oil spots. I poured it on the stain and simply stepped on it, crushed some of that cat litter down on the stain making it a bit powdery, and slide my foot all over it. It took the stain right off, and that stain was there for a few weeks. I used a store brand. Good luck!

on 11/22/2005 Just use liquid Tide and a stiff brush or push broom and hose it off. It usually takes the oil stain right off.

on 11/22/2005 I tried the cat litter technique and can't get over how well it worked! Thank you!

on 11/22/2005 Put powdered laundry detergent over the oily spot. Leave it there for several days (if it rains within 2-3 days, re-apply). The rain will eventually wash the powder away, along with the oil. You will wind up with a clean spot on your driveway.

on 11/22/2005 I used cat litter and powdered it with a hammer. I let it stand for 15 minutes and scooped it all away. I repeated it once more. It worked great. I used the Johnny Cat brand after talking to someone else who had used it before.