How do you get a large oil stain off of a garage floor? Moving in 1 month. Would painting the floor work? Thx

Question

It's a really thick stain. Thanks for your suggestions!

Answer 1

once you have cleaned up most of it ,sprinkle borax over the stain ,leave o/night and hose off, you may have to do it a couple of times

Answer 2

Gasoline will get most or all of it up, use a wire brush on it..  if all else fails,, muratic acid(pool supplies)  will take it off, but it will leave a lighter mark on the concrete..

as with any method, make sure area is well ventilated and use caution in handling chemicals

Answer 3

Use Coke The drink it does wonders on oilstaind concrete Sounds Weird But It Works

Pour it on let sit scrub wash off with water,  Repeat til satisfied

HAVE FUN

Answer 4

You may get Kitty Litter suggestions, though that wouldn't be a rapid absorbtion process. You might try to acquire some sawdust, or even shredded cardboard used in critter cages.

   Eventually you'll be best to use degreasers and a pressure washer, then IF you feel a need to paint, use an epoxy, or paint formulated specific to a concrete/garage floor,,, BUT,,,

   I suggest certainly moving the cause for the stain to a place where it won't happen again, and waiting until near moving time to paint. The issue is the dry/set cure time for whatever formulation you use, to stay off of it.

   Various species can be researched online, and given enough time, any new residents won't curse you for any ooops they might encounter with the floor.

Steven Wolf

Just my two "sense"

Answer 5

go to the local Home depot.... get the stain lifter in the Paint dept.... use in well ventelated area after cleaning all excess oil first (I'm asuming you did this, But I had to put it in! sorry) with the oil dry and or absorbent methods......

Use the stain lifter as instructed... It is safer than gas , paint thinner, and all that other stuff..... and I do belive after the chemical reaction just rinse with water!! then you are done....

Answer 6

If you cannot get the garage well ventilated (or a gas water heater is in it) scrap off as much as possible. Lightly spray with a spray bottle and water. Sprinlke with powdered laundry detergent and spray again with water until fully moist. Let sit a couple hours and then use more water and a scrub brush.

Answer 7

I would first scrape of as much excess as possible, then pour on some lacquer thinner, scrub with a scrub brush then soak it up with some towels. Make sure to wear a respirator as the fumes with this will be very powerful and harmful if not properly ventilated. After this is done scrub the floor with a degreaser and water solution. Then if needed you will be able to seal and paint. The lacquer thinner is usually good enough for me though. GOOD LUCK!!