Oil Stains can be removed from the driveway and garage.
Pulling your car out of the driveway and seeing a big oil stain right where you were parked is the most frustrating thing.Not only are you looking at car repairs, but you have an ugly stain to deal with as well.There are a few ways to handle that.
Step 1: The approach is tried andtrue.
Cats and concrete love Kitty litter because it's absorbent.
Step 2: Go for the lowest prices.
You don't want the expensive, clumping kind of kitty litter.The cheap kind that is super absorbent is what you want.
Step 3: Spread the trash.
To completely cover the oil stain, use a generous amount.
Step 4: It's a virtue to have patience.
Give the litter a chance to work.10 to 15 minutes should suffice if it's just a little bit.Allow it to sit for a couple hours or overnight.
Step 5: Remove the litter.
Use your shoes to crush the litter on the oil and then grind it into the oily spot, like a scrub brush.You should sweep up the dirty litter when you're done.
Step 6: Use elbow grease to replace oil.
Use a stiff brush and a concentrated detergent to scrub the area.Continue scrubbing beyond the spill with a lighter touch if you want to be vigorous where the oil is.The difference between the scrubbed area and the rest of the driveway will be evened out by this.
Step 7: Take it easy and repeat.
After you've scrubbed, rinse away the detergent, and check to see how well the litter and detergent have done their job.Call it a day if it looks good.Use more detergent and scrub more if it's still stained.
Step 8: If the oil sat on the concrete for too long, the stain may need up to a year to completely fade.
Step 9: Go to the area.
Make sure the surface is dry before applying and sweep the area to be cleaned and treated free from dirt and debris.
Step 10: If you want to remove stains, apply the commercial stain remover.
Spread it out over the stain and follow the manufacturer's instructions.You don't want a clean spot between the stain and the clean part of your driveway.
Step 11: Allow the product to sit down.
Determine how long you want the product to sit on the stain by following the manufacturer's directions.
Step 12: It's clean and finish.
Some products need to be washed away with rain and time.Whatever method your product calls for, use it.Stubborn stains can require additional applications of product or a different solution entirely.