Discover How to Remove Oil Stains From Concrete

$20
2 Hours
Easy
Is there anything more frustrating than stains?
Sometimes they're painfully obvious, like the one that was on our garage floor.
For some reason I never tried to remove the blotchy mess until this past week. I wanted to see if I could get the floor to look new again, or at least close.
So I conducted an experiment to see which method would work best. Two worked out great while two didn't live up to my expectations.
I wanted to share my results and show you what worked and what didn't. Check out my video for more details that'll help you with your own concrete stains.
http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-remove-oil-stains-from-concrete/
In the comments below, I'd love to learn from you. Let me know what you've used to eliminate stains in your driveway, carpet, hardwood floors, clothes, etc.
Thanks as always for reading, watching, and being awesome DIYers.
How to remove oil stains from concrete
Original stain of grease, oil, or something else!!
Method #1 was Kitty Litter
Method #2 was WD-40
Method #3 was TSP
Method #4 was Drylok Etch
Results were fantastic for 2 out of 4 of the methods!!
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  • Eli8368253 Eli8368253 on Jul 09, 2016
    Concrete stain removal What worked
  • Mar24653240 Mar24653240 on Jun 25, 2017

    How do I remove stains from the geranium flowers that landed on our masonry steps to the front of our house. I tried baking soda and tooth brush. I had no luck. The steps were put in a year ago. The storm dropped the flowers onto the steps.

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  • Jean Jean on Oct 16, 2014
    The auto parts supply store has a compound, similar to kitty litter, called "Rapid Dry." I spread it across the drive-way. Just leave it. It absorbs grease and gook. Self disintegrates--so there's no mess going into the local sewer. And, no labor involved.
  • Diane Wohltman-Aherin Diane Wohltman-Aherin on May 25, 2020

    I don’t see the video

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