Cleaning and Stain Removal - stain in garage floor

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flirty1
07-28-07, 02:06 AM
theres a HUGE motor oil stain on the garage concreat floor. I put bleach on it but so far nothings happening. Im applying it using a spray bottle. is there something that can get this stain out.

marksr
07-28-07, 05:08 AM
You need to use a degreaser, apply it liberally and work it in with a scrub brush or old broom. If you have access to a pressure washer it will help when you go to rinse the floor.
Docduck
07-29-07, 11:38 PM
bleach is a oxidizer..you need a detergent or solvent for this.

Go to a auto parts store...and just ask them. Im sure they will have something there for you...Apply and let sit 10-15 mins...then scrub and shop vac up or rinse

CNTRTOP
09-18-07, 01:06 PM
If it's an old stain where it has penetrated into the concrete scrubbing will only remove surface oil. To pull it out of the concrete cover the entire area with a thick layer of Portland Cement powder and leave it there for several weeks or months. It's slow but it will get the job done.