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HorologyK · 16 January 2018, 01:45 AM

Hey all, can someone tell me the best way to remove oil stains that leaked out of my generator onto my garage floor? Thanks.

sco · 16 January 2018, 01:46 AM

I’d start with kitty litter to soak up what you can.

cm10005 · 16 January 2018, 01:53 AM

Simple Green

Chewbacca · 16 January 2018, 01:57 AM

Dawn

MonBK · 16 January 2018, 02:13 AM

Clorox and pressure cleaner.

RichM · 16 January 2018, 02:19 AM

This worked for me. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Chomp-Pul...32oz/101860964

thomlad54 · 16 January 2018, 02:57 AM

WD-40 supposedly removes oil stains from concrete

Thom

Danny83 · 16 January 2018, 03:40 AM

Lestoil https://www.amazon.com/Lestoil-Heavy...0036B89US?th=1

Ripcode · 16 January 2018, 04:06 AM

Pour-N-Restore Concrete And Masonry Oil Stain Remover.

I HATE oil stains on my driveway.

I use this stuff and it WORKS!

Abdullah71601 · 16 January 2018, 04:07 AM

Krud Kutter concrete cleaner.

Knappo 1307 · 16 January 2018, 04:12 AM

Move.

TheRolexKingofLV · 16 January 2018, 04:23 AM

Soak it up with a bag of an Industrial Spill solution, then Simple Green and a Pressure Washer

mjclark32 · 16 January 2018, 04:24 AM

I got some on my flag stone patio over the summer and tried a billion things. Nothing so far has worked. I asked my contractor and he said once it’s there it’s there. Let me know if any of these work and I’ll try too!

hdrazor251 · 16 January 2018, 04:44 AM

Break cleaner has always done the job for me. But you have to get on it soon after the leak before it soaks in.

rolehex · 16 January 2018, 03:07 PM

I got some grease cutter at Home Depot that worked well.

bdex75 · 16 January 2018, 03:17 PM

Muriatic acid. Be careful, use PPE that is recommended. But we used it all the time as a kid because we were broke and our cars always leaked oil.

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GB-man · 16 January 2018, 03:45 PM

Just leave it

greggsiam · 16 January 2018, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

Muriatic acid. Be careful, use PPE that is recommended. But we used it all the time as a kid because we were broke and our cars always leaked oil.

Yeah, my choice as well for strong oil stains. Got to be careful though as it will eat concrete, especially the smooth variant.

Andad · 16 January 2018, 08:18 PM

Forget all the amateur advice.....

The Jaguar owners should be long soon.

MonBK · 16 January 2018, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorologyK

Hey all, can someone tell me the best way to remove oil stains that leaked out of my generator onto my garage floor? Thanks.

Repair or get rid of the generator.

Abdullah71601 · 16 January 2018, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

I got some on my flag stone patio over the summer and tried a billion things. Nothing so far has worked. I asked my contractor and he said once it’s there it’s there. Let me know if any of these work and I’ll try too!

I think flagstone is fairly porous. Once oil soaks in a couple mm you’ll need to leach it out.

You can try MicroBlaze. It’s a biological product. Apply it to the stone, then keep a moist towel over the area for 30 days. The bugs will eat the oil and you may get enough leaching so the stain disappears.

Laszlo · 17 January 2018, 04:20 AM

Can’t you etch it with that chemical stuff that you use before you paint over cement?

NKflyer · 17 January 2018, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Can’t you etch it with that chemical stuff that you use before you paint over cement?

Muriatic acid. That was going to be my suggestion too, although you do risk lightening the area. Which is worse, a light spot or an oil spot?!

cda555 · 17 January 2018, 05:21 AM

I would cheat because I have an industrial steamer https://dupray.com/steam-cleaners/st...hoCcRIQAvD_BwE

Do you have a small steamer? If not, I would try Dawn and REALLY hot water as others have suggested. Work your way up to stronger degreasers from there.

16 January 2018, 01:45 AM	#1
HorologyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,355	Oil removal off concrete. Hey all, can someone tell me the best way to remove oil stains that leaked out of my generator onto my garage floor? Thanks.

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mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I got some on my flag stone patio over the summer and tried a billion things. Nothing so far has worked. I asked my contractor and he said once it’s there it’s there. Let me know if any of these work and I’ll try too! __________________

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17 January 2018, 05:21 AM	#24
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT IIc and PO Posts: 1,638	I would cheat because I have an industrial steamer https://dupray.com/steam-cleaners/st...hoCcRIQAvD_BwE Do you have a small steamer? If not, I would try Dawn and REALLY hot water as others have suggested. Work your way up to stronger degreasers from there.

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