What is the best way to get barbecue grease and citronella candle wax off of a stone patio? Thanks!?

Question

I have tried Dawn dish detergent and other degreasers, but nothing seems to work. Thank you!

Answer 1

For the barbecue grease, try a clay-based kitty litter (make sure it's not the new non-clay stuff). Pour it on top of the grease stains and leave it there for a while. The longer the stains have been there, the longer you need to leave the kitty litter on.

You can also try a laundry detergent:buy a dry, powder laundry detergent and pour it over the spot. Rub it in with a stiff brush or broom. If you see that the powder is soaking up the oil, sweep it away and apply a new coat.

There are also specific chemicals you can find at hardware stores for this type of job (see the jnkproducts link).

If this is still not working, there is a slightly more dangerous option: gas. Gasoline seeps in and allows the oil particles to float to the top. Pour a little gas on the stain, rub it in with a brush, and then pour kitty litter on top to absorb the gas.

For the wax: start by grabbing an extension cord, an iron, and a newspaper. Plug in the iron and set it to dry heat (no steam). Place the newspaper over the wax stain and apply heat from the iron in a continuous motion. The newspaper should absorb the melted wax.

There are also commercial products for wax removal (see the moellerstonecare link).

Good luck with everything!

Answer 2

for the citronella use a hairdryer to melt the wax and then wipe it, use gp66 cleaner for the bbq grease  it really works

Answer 3

Kitty litter.or Oil Dry. (same thing).

Just put it on and leave it .

It absorbs it.

Dawn just makes a mess.