Cleaning up oil spills.

[aekdbbop]

So... I've got a crap load of oil spilt in my garage. I used some kitty litter to get the majority of it up. Now I put some morter mix on top. Letting that soak in. Any one have any other tips? This my brewing space and my only area of the house that's "mine". Lol

 

[mordantly]

carb cleaner will raise oil. then put kitty litter, saw dust, etc to absorb. or engine degreaser at wlmart $2/can. muriatic acid.. but will etch if left too long before rinsing.

that's the reason i have 2-part epoxy for my "shop" floor. but it can't stand up to uv so my 20'x20' driveway is offlimits to vehicles.

 

[Homercidal]

I've had decent luck with Kitty Litter and then a degreaser/solvent. I don't worry too much about my garage floor. I built a garage to use it, not to treat as another room in my house. I clean up what I can and then live with the slight discoloration.

If you just have to have it pristine, then you will need to seal it.

 

[springer]

mineral spirits just pour it on let it sit a while then add kitty litter . I do this when I spill oil in the garage depending on the concrete it works well.My floor was troweled to a very smooth finish so its doesn't hold stains that much.