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Need to clean oil stains from my driveway

I've got a couple of small oil patches from cars on my driveway and I want to clean the whole driveway. I have a pressure washer with the patio cleaner attachment so intend to use that.

However, I want to buy a driveway cleaning fluid that is good value but can get rid of oil stains on driveways.

Which driveway cleaner should I apply to my driveway before using the pressure washer? Is Jeyes Path and Patio cleaner any good?
Everyone is entitled to my opinion!

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  • Yorkie1
    Yorkie1 Posts: 12,721 Forumite
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    I don't know, but it might make a difference depending on what material your driveway is made out of.
  • evoke
    evoke Posts: 1,286 Forumite
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    It's standard block-paving.
    Everyone is entitled to my opinion!
  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
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    You'll be surprised how effective neat washing-up liquid poured onto the stain and left for a while then removed with water and a scrubbing brush can be.
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
  • red_eye
    red_eye Posts: 1,211 Forumite
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    evoke wrote: »
    I've got a couple of small oil patches from cars on my driveway and I want to clean the whole driveway. I have a pressure washer with the patio cleaner attachment so intend to use that.

    However, I want to buy a driveway cleaning fluid that is good value but can get rid of oil stains on driveways.

    Which driveway cleaner should I apply to my driveway before using the pressure washer? Is Jeyes Path and Patio cleaner any good?
    washing up power and a bit of hot water and a corse broom for scrubbing doh washing powder and your pressure washer should be fine
  • ListysDad
    ListysDad Posts: 312 Forumite
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    You'll be surprised how effective neat washing-up liquid poured onto the stain and left for a while then removed with water and a scrubbing brush can be.

    plus 1. Done it loads and works every time.
    :whistle: All together now, "Always look on the bright side of life..." :whistle:
  • Clare1971
    Clare1971 Posts: 30 Forumite
    My car leaked oil on our block paving. Hubby took the blocks out and turned them over. It was a bit tight and he had to take a rubber hammer to them but it worked!
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