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How to Remove Driveway Stains

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Category: Home Improvement, Stains Be Gone

It's hard to avoid getting oil and grease stains on your driveway or garage floor, but with a little know-how (and Eric Stromer's special homemade formula!), you can remove them easily. Check out this trade secret to learn just how easy it is.

Step 1:
To remove stains on your concrete, the first step is to mix Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) and an absorbent material like talc or baby powder to make a smooth paste.

Step 2:
Apply this paste to the stain. The cleaner will slowly soak into the concrete and break up the stain.

Step 3:
Once the paste is completely dry, scrape it off with a pallet knife and sweep it away.

Step 4:
Scrub the area with a nylon brush and hose off the area. If the stain is deep you may need to try 2-3 applications.

Items You'll Need for this GMC Trade Secret

  • Trisodium Phosphate (TSP)
  • talc or baby powder
  • pallet knife
  • nylon brush
  • hose

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bvacek

As rfrosty5439 said, "pour any kitty litter over the spot or area to be covered and grind into the concrete with bottom of foot". I found that if you use a piece of 2X4 or even a brick to rubb the litter, it works exceptional well.
Rustyzipper

April 14 2012 at 4:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rfrosty5439

pour any kitty litter over the spot or area to be covered and grind into the concrete with bottom of foot.

October 03 2011 at 6:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
adika3z

use a purple power spray on stain on the driveway / floor then raise the water

September 04 2011 at 10:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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