Here s how to remove oil stains from concrete drive ways and garage floors.
Getting water stains off concrete.
Final assault against stains.
Make a paste of powdered laundry detergent and water.
Gather up a small bag of cat litter a few cans of cola a stiff bristle broom bucket laundry detergent bleach eye.
Leave for 24 hours.
These stains result from a buildup of minerals found in most untreated water supplies.
If you have a grease or other stain you still can t remove from concrete or asphalt it s time for a different approach.
Water stains form on cement when it is exposed to a continuous source of moisture such as a leaky faucet a flower pot damp laundry or a leaky seal around a plumbing fixture.
You can remove the stain with items you already have at home.
Often you can remove a brand new stain with only household cleaner and water.
Use a nylon brush to.
If your juicy steak splattered grease on the concrete patio don t panic.
Repeat this process as necessary until the stain is gone or until sand begins to be exposed on the concrete surface.
For older stains skip to step 2.
Wet the concrete stain with a bit of plain water and then rub the acid mixture into it using a coarsely bristled scrub brush.
Spray the concrete stains with the soap solution.
If the surface was just stained act quickly.
Allow the solution to fizz and then rinse it off with plain water.
Soak up as much as possible with paper towels.
Spray any stained areas with oven cleaner then let sit for 10 minutes.
Cover the stain with 1 4 inch of paste and securely tape plastic wrap on top.
Don t rub the surface it will drive the stain further into the concrete.
To remove pour one eighth of a cup of liquid dishwashing detergent into a spray bottle then top off the bottle with warm water and shake well.