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how to remove engine oil stains from color treated cement?
We've tried bleach but it didn't work and since the cement is color treated is there any products that will harm this cement? Nu-Brite was suggested, would that harm my cement?
Maintenance & Repairs - 4 Answers - 2007-07-31 10:31:19

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Try a little bit of gasoline (doesn't matter what grade, I use regular). Pour in on the spot and let it dry. Rise with regular water. It's work extremely well. If you don't have your own gas can, then get one from a neighbor or someone that mows their lawn. Hope this helps!

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Answer 1
Try a little bit of gasoline (doesn't matter what grade, I use regular). Pour in on the spot and let it dry. Rise with regular water. It's work extremely well. If you don't have your own gas can, then get one from a neighbor or someone that mows their lawn. Hope this helps!
2007-07-31 10:48:33

Answer 2
I've never found anything to really pick up an oil stain on cement 100%. I'd go with your first suggestion. Get as much up as you can. Then...what I did was...soaked the area in Dawn dish detergent. Let it soak (no water). Then after an hour or so, add a little water....scrub the area with a brush and let it sit. Then I pressure-washed it and even all that didn't get it all out. But it did a decent enough job. I think just plain ole elbow grease is what it takes. I've tried all the supposed 'tricks' and home recipes for this, and nothing has ever worked as it was suppose to. So....try the gasoline, soaking-up, Dawn, Dawn + water, and pressure washing and see what that does for you. You have to be careful with the pressure washer tho. Too high a pressure will damage the cement.
2007-07-31 10:57:45

Answer 3
according to the book, "Talking dirty with the queen of clean" by Linda Cobb... "Apply a spray-and-wash product and leave it on for 5-10 min. Sprinkle with laundry detergent, scrub with a stiff brush and then rinse. Another good method is to make a paste of hot water and automatic dishwasher detergent. Scrub it into the spot and let it soak for at least one hour or overnight. Add additional water and scrub, then rinse well." I have not tried these methods myself, mainly because my floor is too crappy to worry about, but she claims they work!!!
2007-07-31 13:19:06

Answer 4
cat litter worked for me
2007-07-31 15:31:55