How to Effectively Remove Old Oil Stains from Asphalt
Knowing how to remove oil stains on a driveway is a useful skill that everyone needs to learn. Not only are these stains an eyesore, but they can get tracked in your car or into your house, leaving an even bigger mess. If the stain is old or has set in, put your powder detergent to good use. Here's the best method to clean oil stains from your asphalt driveway.
Yield: 1 stain-free asphalt driveway
Cost: $0.20
Equipment
- 1 Heavy-duty bristle brush
Materials
- 2 scoops powder detergent enough to cover the oil stain
- ¼ cup warm water only use enough to make a thick paste, this depends on how big the stain is
Instructions
- Dust the oil stain with powder detergent liberally, making sure it’s covered completely.
- Add small amounts of warm water to the powder detergent until you form a thick consistency. Don’t add too much water to avoid thinning out the detergent.
- Scrub the paste onto the stain for 3 to 5 minutes using a bristle brush.
- Leave the paste on your driveway for at least 1 hour. Once the time is up, scrub the area thoroughly once more.
- Rinse off the remaining mixture with water.
Notes
Don't forget to remove the residue of the oil and cleaning agents used from your driveway once it’s loosened. When you leave it in place, it will most likely re-stain your driveway once it dries up.
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