Thread: Gas/Oil Stains

Anyone ever have an issue with a gas, diesel or oil stain? What works good to help with a. the stain and b. the smell?
Any help is greatly appriciated!

I've cleaned my driveway many times with powdered detergent and gas with great results on oil spill from a motor swap, although Im sure its very illegal to wash it down the street!

there is some products that people who own/manage shopping centers use, I'll see if i can find out what it is called.

http://www.concretenetwork.com/suppl...sa-and-canada/

Never ever use Gas as a cleaning detergent. Using gas is a very good way to get serious burns.

Here a list of tips. Even removing oil stains plus a bunch of other ideas that might help.

http://www.selfstoragetalk.com/day-d...e-managers.htm

Thanks...found ZEPS and it seems to work...thanks for the help!

Originally Posted by SMSSId

Here a list of tips. Even removing oil stains plus a bunch of other ideas that might help.

http://www.selfstoragetalk.com/day-d...e-managers.htm

I just clicked the link and got an 404 error. Not sure what happened. Try again.
Tips for Self Storage Managers
If it does not work try a search for "Tips for Self Storage Manager" here @ SST

We use the Zep floor sealers but didn't care much for the degreasers. Were currently using "Gunk" degreeser from the local auto supply store and protland cement. The cement will get rid of most of the stains.

I have always been a fan of Gumout Carb Cleaner for taking care of the oil stains or other tough to remove stains. That and a grill scrubber with a removable pad. Never tried mixing a little portland in with it the make it look a little nicer when done. That is something I think I will try out.

The easiest and cheapest way is to simply pour some Terpentine over the oil stain, let sit for 15 to 20 minutes, then pour a generous amount of kitty litter over the area being treated and wait about 20 more minutes before sweeping up. No scrubbing effort is required and the kitty litter can be reused over and over again. The Terpentine flows into the pours of the concrete, disolves and "lifts out" the impurities, and the kitty litter absorbs it all up very neatly.

Diatomaceous earth is what we use, brush or rub it into the stain. Wait a bit then sweep it up. It works like kitty litter, but since you can buy it in bulk without a brand name, I presume it's probably cheaper.