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How to clean up a diesel spill?

Southpaw
Southpaw Posts: 94 Forumite
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Hi

A friend of mine has spilt diesel onto the drive. Whats the best way to clean it up?

I've treied google but can't find anything.

Thanks in advance.

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  • Payingitallback
    Payingitallback Posts: 82 Forumite
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    Trying putting some sand down to soak it in or sawdust.
    Then put a quite generous amount of washing detergent over the top and give it a really good scrub with either a handbrush or yard brush.

    Goodluck :D
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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,675 Forumite
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    Hi Southpaw,

    It's not quite the same thing I know but these older threads might help:

    Help car oil on my new drive

    Oil stain on block paving

    Pink
  • Robothell
    Robothell Posts: 494 Forumite
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    Payingitallback wrote: »
    Trying putting some sand down to soak it in or sawdust.
    Then put a quite generous amount of washing detergent over the top and give it a really good scrub with either a handbrush or yard brush.

    Goodluck :D

    Try a biological washing powder made up to a paste with hot water using the method above.
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  • triton07
    triton07 Posts: 19 Forumite
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    yep the above answers are correct, Use sand to soak it up.

    Then use a brush and soap water to scrub it away.

    If you wish to spend more time cleaning it, you can use a toothbrush :D
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