How to Remove Oil Stains

For individuals who live in apartment buildings in large cities, parking is a rare commodity.

This is certainly true in suburbs as well. With most two and three family homes having driveways, landlords who own more than one building usually rent out one or more driveways for a fee.   

One of the problems that occur is some tenants’ cars may have an oil leak. This does not sit well with the landlords who, after all, take pride in their properties they own.  Moreover, they do not appreciate tenants who dismiss these oil stains out of hand.  

If you are a tenant and have rented out a driveway in your area, here are some tips on how to remove that oil stain from the driveway.  This will certainly show the landlord that you care just as much about the property as he. 

* Sawdust is a well known agent used in diminishing the oily stain.  Add to this some backing soda, then with a hard-bristled brush scrub the stain and rinse. 

* Since cocoa cola has an acidic component, you can also utilize it by pouring it on the oil stain and letting it set for 24 hours.  In the morning, use liquid soap and water; scrub the stain, and rinse. 

* Another remedy is to apply detergent you use in your dishwasher.  After 15 minutes, pour very hot water on the stain, use a hard-bristled brush to scrub the oil stain, and rinse. 

* A tried and true method is to soap sawdust with paint thinner.  Apply this to the stain and let it stand for 30 minutes.  Remove the sawdust with a broom and continue the process until the oil stain is gone. 

These methods can also be used for homeowners who have oil stains in their garages as well. 

To prevent this from occurring, it is suggested that if your car does have an oil leak – have it checked by your mechanic. 

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