Oil stains

[Barkleymut]

I am doing a big mulch job for a very upscale customer. Fortunately they are out of town for the next few days. Unfortunately the delivery truck dripped some oil or transmission fluid on their driveway. Half of the drive is brick, the other half is asphalt. I have a Crapsman powerwasher but I don't know if that is the answer. Should I use something else or some type of cleaner for the power washer. I need this done Friday morning so any quick responses will be appreciated.

[1grnlwn]

Use a solvent and then cover with oil dry .

Mark

[1MajorTom]

Visit a good automotive retailer. They should sell by the gallon a couple different products specifically designed for removing oil stains.

MATT

[jc1]

Go to a parts store buy a can of brake parts cleaner, get some kitty litter or speedy dry and a small piece of 2x4. Spray the oil spots with the cleaner while its still wet put some speedy dry on it and work it in with the 2x4. Then sweep it up you may have to do it a few times but it will clean it up.

[heygrassman]

Starter fluid works as well. 2-3 cans should knock it out.

I hope that the mulch/delivery company is paying for your time.

[OBRYANMAINT]

on concrete i have used tide and elbow grease

[MikeLT1Z28]

be careful if you use brake parts cleaner and get NON-CHLORINATED. The pavement can be discolored and eaten by something that strong. We use Tide in a powerwasher to clean stuff when we get the garage really dirty with the race car. I learned that tip from a few guys who work in garages.

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Originally posted by OBRYANMAINT
on concrete i have used tide and elbow grease

Nothing is going to work better on brick or pourous concrete.

Liquid laundry detergant that will break down oil.

Get a good scrub broom also.

Starter fluid or Brake cleaner will kill any grass near by, altought it should evaporate, I would not take a chance on a paver drive.

Anything with a solvant will kill the grass near by, and can leave a residue.

[65hoss]

I agree with the above 2. Since you have the powerwasher put the tide in it.

[mxrdrvr3]

I know this reply is a little late for you but in the future try this lol you guys are going to love this one.........

1. stop at the local convience store and buy a 20oz bottle of coca-cola and a scrub brush

2. go to the stain pour some on it just enough to cover the stain and scrub it with the brush (scrub hard) and reapeat as needed

I know you guys are say what is this guy smoking but let me tell ya it works in a jam I have done it and didnt harm any grass or plants:p

Also another tip for the kitchen not the green industry your wife or girlfriend will also love this

when you have a pot or pan with baked on burnt stuff. Take a dryer sheet (yes the kind you use the a clothes dryer, a used one will work fine) and fill the pot or pan with warm water, put dryer sheet in and soak it over night. Next morning dump water and use the dryer sheet to wipe off the junk that was stuck to the bottom and then wash!:D

this info is priceless and you could sell this info to your wife/girlfriend..lol or get some good favors for the info if you know what I mean:eek: :angel:

[65hoss]

I would believe the coke would work. We always used it to clean battery cables.

[Ric]

Pour Tide on it for a few days first.

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Originally posted by mxrdrvr3
I know this reply is a little late for you but in the future try this lol you guys are going to love this one.........

1. stop at the local convience store and buy a 20oz bottle of coca-cola and a scrub brush

2. go to the stain pour some on it just enough to cover the stain and scrub it with the brush (scrub hard) and reapeat as needed

I know you guys are say what is this guy smoking but let me tell ya it works in a jam I have done it and didnt harm any grass or plants:p

Also another tip for the kitchen not the green industry your wife or girlfriend will also love this

when you have a pot or pan with baked on burnt stuff. Take a dryer sheet (yes the kind you use the a clothes dryer, a used one will work fine) and fill the pot or pan with warm water, put dryer sheet in and soak it over night. Next morning dump water and use the dryer sheet to wipe off the junk that was stuck to the bottom and then wash!:D

this info is priceless and you could sell this info to your wife/girlfriend..lol or get some good favors for the info if you know what I mean:eek: :angel:

You aren't crazy it does work also.

OXICLEAN.

[stslawncare]

well how did it work?

[Barkleymut]

Well, I ended up going with Matt's suggestion and went to Trak Auto and got a product called Oil-Dry (seemed to be a lot like kitty litter). I spread a little bit on every spot and then really rubbed it in with my foot. Then I blew off the area then came back with a gallon jug of water and poured it on the white powder. After that area dried you could still see a little white powder but it wasn't bad. I then called the homeowner and told them what happened and that with some rain (which we got plenty of today thank God) it would likely all go away. I also told them I would be happy to try something else if this wasn't satifactory. That was Friday and this is Sunday evening and they haven't called yet.

[stslawncare]

thats great, we keep a big tub and a few buckets of oil dry on our rescue truck at the firehouse and use it at car accidents, its actually on a few of our trucks, great product, i think it probably is just about the same as kitty litter

[Southern Lawns]

WD 40 works wonders. Spray it on, let it soak and scrub (no pun intended) it off.