How To Remove Oil From Driveways

Feb. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- How to remove oil stains from a driveway

Motor oil can slowly drip onto your driveway from your car, motor cycle or boat. Overtime this can negatively affect the appearance and condition of your driveway.

In order to obtain the best results when attempting to remove oil from a hard surface, you will need to clean it as soon as you notice the oil. It is desirable to minimise the time the oil has to penetrate the surface. The more that is absorbed into the surface, the harder the surface then becomes to clean. Meaning the harder it will become to successfully remove it.

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There are a numerous cleaning degreaser’s available on the market. Some of these products are hazardous and others are environmentally friendly. Many of these products will be able to remove fresh oil stains. When using any of these cleaning products ensure that all manufacturer directions and warnings are followed and that appropriate safety clothing is worn.  Following these directions will ensure your safety and enable you to obtain the best results.

When cleaning stubborn oil stains from a concrete, brick or pebblecrete driveway, it may help that after applying the cleaning solution and allowing it to be absorbed into the surface. That you then follow this step with the use of a high pressure steam cleaner as this can assist in removing stubborn and deep oil stains.

High pressure steam cleaning is effective at removing stubborn oil stains due to the high water temperatures it uses. These high water temperatures are able to melt down the oil that has penetrated the surface.  

High pressure steam cleaning can also be used separately with out the use of chemicals for a 100% environmentally friendly chemical friendly approach.

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