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Oil spill on drive

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  • halloweenqueen_2
    halloweenqueen_2 Posts: 3,312 Forumite
    Just don't smoke at the same time! ::)
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    lol. ;D
  • skiddy2k
    skiddy2k Posts: 1,627 Forumite
    use a product called 'GUNK'.
    it is basically a degreaser used by many people such as mechanics for oil.

    you get different types, an engine degreaser in a spray form and a driveway cleaner in a liquid. go for the liquide driveway cleaner, it comes in a red/orange packaging,
    can be brought from halfords definately at around a fiver i think.
  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
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    I seem to remember someone recommending cat litter.

    Pour it on the stain , leave overnight then sweep and was off.
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  • franky
    franky Posts: 641 Forumite
    cat litter would soak the excess ( I must remember that) but if stained coke method is really good
  • lush_walrus
    lush_walrus Posts: 1,975 Forumite
    Devistated, I had new block paving laid on my driveway and someone has left a nasty oil deposit slap bang in the middle of it, I know its a long shot but you are all soooo good at this finding solutions stuff that I wondered if anyone knew how I could get it all off, or at least dull it down a bit.

    Thanks guys
  • apprentice_tycoon
    apprentice_tycoon Posts: 3,300 Forumite
    I've read it but not done it - you need cat litter, I don't know which will work best, the Fullers Earth type or the pine compressed sawdust one one but the idea is that it absorbs the oil but it might take a few goes
  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
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    If you use cat litter - you need to sprinkle it heavily over the stain and leave overnight before sweeping it up.

    Anything that says it is extra absorbant should be good.
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  • skiddy2k
    skiddy2k Posts: 1,627 Forumite
    go to your local halfords and buy something called 'gunk' driveway cleaner. its a degreaser and is bound to get rid of most of the oil stains.

    i think 500ml is only a fiver or so!
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    Cola is supposed to work well too....probably the cheaper the better.
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