Best Concrete Oil Stain Remover

Oil stains are a challenge and can be very hard to remove as the oil seeps deeper into the surface of the concrete or paving the longer it is allowed to remain there. There are several ways to remove oil stains from garage floors or driveways, including common household remedies and commercial cleaning and degrease products.

How to Remove Oil Stains from Concrete

There are multiple products available for the removal of oil or grease from concrete, involving chemical methods. Oil and grease are hydrocarbon based and large stains need a more aggressive method such a commercial concrete oil stain remover cleaner with a concentrated alkaline soap formula. Once these products are thoroughly scrubbed into the surface of the concrete, the soap acts like micro beads, or ball bearings, to loosen up the oil, making it easier to remove. A typical degrease product, however, is unlikely to work on heavily contaminated areas or stains that have been there for a long time as they do not actually break down the components of the oil. Degrease products work better on porous concrete than on concrete surfaces with a dense or hard finish.

A common way to remove oil stains from concrete is by using cat litter, sawdust, pool filter or other absorptive material. This is more effective on smaller or stubborn stains and is an effective way to dissolve and remove oil stains. Make a poultice by saturating the material with a solvent such as lacquer thinners, acetone, MEK or xylene.

Smear a thick layer of this material over the stain and cover it with plastic. The process of osmosis will cause the solvent to break down the oil and the absorptive material will absorb the residue. Although this method is effective, it does take time and may not be that cost effective if there is a large area to be cleaned.

New Advancements in Oil Stain Removal

The latest advancement in concrete oil stains removal involves the use of single-cell microorganisms microbial cleaners. The microorganisms in these products thrive on the components of crude oil, literally eating them up and absorbing the oil. During the process oxygen and enzymes are released that effectively digest the oil, turning it into carbon dioxide and causing more microorganisms to form. Once the food source (the oil) runs out, the microorganisms die, leaving the area oil-free and clean. This technology has been used effectively to clean large oil spills on beaches and in waterways. KT Microbial and ESI are two sources of these microbial cleaners.

How to Remove Oil Stains from a concrete driveway

The same methods used to remove oil stains from concrete can be used on paved driveways. If the spots are small, simply sprinkle the absorptive material such as sand, cat litter, baking soda or cornstarch over the dampened area and allow it to absorb the oil. Remove the material and scrub the area with a household detergent before hosing it down. If the stains are stubborn, you may have to use chemicals or the poultice method.

[PaulChristopherChrist]

Terminator looks like the best way I have ever seen to clean up concrete or driveways. Gonna share this video with friends.

[lizandino]

You learn something new everyday, i never knew there was a product to clean oil stains on concrete, time to clean up mine, thank god cause the stains are so ugly.

[MsBlondeys]

Definitely need to try this on our concrete parking lot! 

[jj]

This looks like such an amazing product. My father tinkers on his cars in my driveway and I have huge oil stains that I have never been able to completely remove them. I'm going to be trying out this product.

[monaladyconsumer]

Ooh - I definitely need this - oil stains are so ugly and difficult to clean - this looks like it's just what I need!

[cdw]

Your product looks amazing! I have some ugly oil stains that I would love to get out of my driveway! I can't wait to learn more about your product.

[ziaurrahman]

I brought this product yesterday and its very effective to clear stain 

[davidfisher]

Brilliant product. I need some of this for my driveway. I'll take a look at the link in the description.

[simonweild]

This looks like an awesome product. I will have to buy some.

[almahmudsarker]

This product look like very nice.I hope this product best for my driveway use cleaning.thanks a lot for good idea,

[mahbuburrahaman]

very useful product to remove stain from concrete

[tipplulama]

i will do that, good idea, thanks a lot

[kataklyst]

seems legit! in the video it is said it's a byproduct. of what?

[simonweild]

Does this work on all types of concrete?

[Rajneesh]

Oil marks on concrete driveways is an eyesore and I find it difficult to remove.  This product will not burn your pocket and moreover it is a bio product.  Will certainly try it.  

[kancha]

Where can i find this product? I would like to try it out. Looks Cool.

[danieltobiska]

Carb cleaner works instantly probably cheaper to

[kanoandlupo]

Use a propane torch it will be gone in 5mins

[danielkalina]

It looks like it works, but if it does not do you have a refund? 

[shotokantiger]

Wow, motor oil on concrete is not a good thing to have and is certainly an ugly site.  Will certainly try this product.