getting oil out of concrete
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getting oil out of concrete
whats the best solvent/cleaner to get rid of my spill stains in the garage? i have heard WD40 but it does not work to well.
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Muriatic acid mixed 50/50 with water for us hardcore dirty guys. Let it soak for 15 minutes and hit with a 30* nozzle on a 3000psi pressure washer. Dont use a less degree tip than that at the higher psi. You will cut into the concrete.
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There was some stuff I got from my local Do-It Center store. It was citrus based, so it smelled like oranges. You would put this stuff on over the stain, then let it dry, which took about 8 hours. It dried to a powder, then you just swept it up and the spot was gone. It went on sort of thick, but it still pours right out of the bottle.
I can't remember what it was called now, but if you looked around I'm sure you can find it in Home Depot or Lowes.
I can't remember what it was called now, but if you looked around I'm sure you can find it in Home Depot or Lowes.
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Brake cleaner will work allright. But will probably also stain.
Best thing to do is head to Pep Boys, and get some "Purple Power". It's their generic degreaser/cleaner.
Works awesome, that's what we use at the shop. Just dump some on the floor, and spray some water over it. Grab a push broom and work the floor. Now just squeegee it out.
Best thing to do is head to Pep Boys, and get some "Purple Power". It's their generic degreaser/cleaner.
Works awesome, that's what we use at the shop. Just dump some on the floor, and spray some water over it. Grab a push broom and work the floor. Now just squeegee it out.
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Originally Posted by BAD *** TA WS6
Brake cleaner will work allright. But will probably also stain.
Best thing to do is head to Pep Boys, and get some "Purple Power". It's their generic degreaser/cleaner.
Works awesome, that's what we use at the shop. Just dump some on the floor, and spray some water over it. Grab a push broom and work the floor. Now just squeegee it out.
Best thing to do is head to Pep Boys, and get some "Purple Power". It's their generic degreaser/cleaner.
Works awesome, that's what we use at the shop. Just dump some on the floor, and spray some water over it. Grab a push broom and work the floor. Now just squeegee it out.
I wouldn't touch Muriatic acid, I could only see using it as a last resort. That stuff is very dangerous and toxic, not worth it to get a stupid stain off the floor.
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i saw a product at the hardware store the other day, you pour it on an oil stain, and leave it there.. it then absorbs the oil, then turns into a powder that you can sweep away.
not sure how well it works, but i almost bought it.
i usually use lestoil and powder soap to clean up oil stains
not sure how well it works, but i almost bought it.
i usually use lestoil and powder soap to clean up oil stains
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Originally Posted by xfactor_pitbulls
Muriatic acid mixed 50/50 with water for us hardcore dirty guys. Let it soak for 15 minutes and hit with a 30* nozzle on a 3000psi pressure washer. Dont use a less degree tip than that at the higher psi. You will cut into the concrete.
I'm with pitbull, there are very very few non toxic cleaners that work worth a darn. Muriatic acid is not like it will eat your hand off as soon as you touch it . be carefull with it and use alot of water to dilute it into the gutter, it will actualy help clean out your steets drain pipes.