[Healeys] Subject: Re: degreaser

[Mirek Sharp]

I agree James,

you wrote: ... how about a method to protect not only our own property 
(driveway and lawn) but also the environment

When I have a major degreasing job to deal with, I generally lay down 
plastic, as James suggests, then lay many layers of newspaper as an 
absorbent.  I then scrape off as much as I can with a selection of old putty 
knifes (paint scrapers), and then do the final clean with mineral spirits 
and a stiff brush.  I then pull the plastic and soiled newspaper out from 
under the project and, if I have time and space, and if it is summer (I am 
in Canada), I leave the whole mess sit for a while to let the solvent 
volatize off.  I try to get the as much of the old greasy grit to the 
hazardous waste disposal, but they usually tell me to stick it in the 
garbage, from which it unfortunately goes into the landfill.

I also agree with the earlier comment about the Easy Off oven cleaner - 
absolutely nasty stuff and very, very hard on the hands if you get any on 
you - if you ever use it wear rubber gloves and safety glasses.  The only 
application I use it for is getting burned on oil off the chrome pipes on my 
Velocette (motorcycle) - with a bit of elbow grease - it is pretty good for 
that.

cheers,

Mirek