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How to Get Grease off a Concrete Driveway. You don't have to live with an oil-stained
driveway. Get rid of the mess with these stain-busting techniques. You will need Newspaper Paper
towels Rags Grease-cutting liquid dish detergent A nylon scrub brush Hot water Cat litter A
Broom A Dustpan and plywood or cardboard. Step 1. Using a combination of newspaper,
paper towels, and rags, blot as much oil as possible immediately after a spill to keep
it from soaking into the concrete. Take the oil-soaked paper and rags to a recycling center
as soon as possible. Leave oil-soaked materials outside your house and garage until you can
dispose of them properly. Step 2. Apply grease-cutting dish detergent to the stain and work it in
with a nylon scrub brush. Add hot water and continue to scrub. Wet the area surrounding
the stain to prevent the released oil from causing a secondary stain. Step 3. Blot the
soapy mixture with towels. Step 4. Flush the area with hot water, taking care not to burn
yourself. If necessary, scrub again after the water has cooled. Step 5. Sprinkle cat
litter on the spill to absorb any remaining oil. Use a push broom to work the litter into
the stain; then let the litter sit overnight to absorb the rest of the oil. Step 6. Sweep
up the cat litter with a broom and dustpan the next morning. Step 7. Repeat the cleaning
process as many times as necessary. With a little work, your driveway will be as good
as new! Step 8. Prevent future oil stains in your driveway by laying a piece of plywood
or cardboard on the floor and parking your car over it. Did you know One gallon of oil
can ruin the taste of a million gallons of drinking water. That's good reason not to
wash your oil down the drain!