Oil on driveway
#1
11-25-09, 06:21 PM
Oil on driveway
Is there any magic product or technique to get oil spots off a driveway? The dumpster company had leaky hydraulics and messed up a client's driveway pretty good.
Dawn dishsoap and powerwashing with cold water only made the spots worse by cleaning the cement but not the spots.
Dawn dishsoap and powerwashing with cold water only made the spots worse by cleaning the cement but not the spots.
#2
11-26-09, 04:03 AM
Group Moderator
There are some commercial products that purport to do a good job, but you might try kitty litter and a brick first; spread the kitty litter on the spots and then "scrub" with the brick (this is assuming the driveway's not painted).
#3
11-26-09, 04:43 AM
About 10 yrs or so ago I had a customer that wanted me to stain the garage floor of their recently purchased home. Since the concrete was covered in oil drips, I was leery. I went to Lowes and bought their best concrete/oil cleaner. I think it was about $10 for a quart [?] I don't remember the name 
or how it was to be mixed [I used it all] but it removed 99% of the oil along with scrubbing with a broom and a pressure washer. I was impressed and the stain job came out well 
Wish I could remember the name of the product
but maybe they still sell it.
or how it was to be mixed [I used it all] but it removed 99% of the oil along with scrubbing with a broom and a pressure washer. I was impressed and the stain job came out well 
Wish I could remember the name of the product
but maybe they still sell it.
#4
11-26-09, 07:54 AM
Super Moderator
I've seen it mentioned here that you can just sprinkle dry portland cement on it. Let it sit for a day or 2, repeat as required.
I've also used a product called OSR from Lowes. White liquid that you pour on and let dry completely to a powder (can take a day or more depending on weather and humidity), then sweep it up and dump in the trash. Hmmm looks like Quickcrete bought 'em.....QUIKRETE at Lowe's: 1.5-Gallon Oil & Stain Remover
Also take a look at this thread...many of the same answers... Driveway Oil Spill [Archive] - DoItYourself.com Community Forums
I've also used a product called OSR from Lowes. White liquid that you pour on and let dry completely to a powder (can take a day or more depending on weather and humidity), then sweep it up and dump in the trash. Hmmm looks like Quickcrete bought 'em.....QUIKRETE at Lowe's: 1.5-Gallon Oil & Stain Remover
Also take a look at this thread...many of the same answers... Driveway Oil Spill [Archive] - DoItYourself.com Community Forums
