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Oil spill on drive

???

Please can anyone tell me how you can get an oil stain off block paving?

We have tried water hoses and washing up liquid but dont know how to remove it? Is there an easy homemade remedy or a shop bought one?

Thanks in advance.
Old Faithful we roam the range together,
Old Faithful in any kind of weather,
When the round up days are over,
And the Boulevard’s white with clover,
For you old faithful pal of mine.
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  • I seem to remember something about cola being good for cleaning things like that?
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313
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    i did this with old drive which was paved in slabs, pour caustic soda on it, let it soak up, then rinse. stand well back when you rinse. you made need to do it a few times.
  • divadee
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    I have heard coke is v good for this, but as i dont have block paving i cant vouch for its effectiveness. But friend of mine swears by it. :)
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313
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    never heard of coke. willgive that a try too.
  • Thanks for the advice, will try both suggestions.

    Makes you think though if Coca Cola gets rid of oil what does it do to our insides?
    ???
    Old Faithful we roam the range together,
    Old Faithful in any kind of weather,
    When the round up days are over,
    And the Boulevard’s white with clover,
    For you old faithful pal of mine.
  • I don't drink it any more after I read a thing about the uses of coke and it said on their that american police use it for cleaning the blood of accident victims off the road, really put me off! Perhaps the food nannies ought to give that sort of information out instead of using that annoying 'slug' on tv! :)
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313
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    must admit, the kids don't have it anymore, but i'd miss it in my vodka. :-[
  • ;D ;D ;D
  • kazjacko
    kazjacko Posts: 11 Forumite
    If the coke doesm't work try a bit of petrol or white spirit.
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313
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    tried that, they tend to make the vodka taste a bit odd!! ;D
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