[Shop-talk] fresh oil stain on concrete floor

[David C.]

At 01:47 PM  9/30/2007  -0400, Wayne wrote:
>Bill wrote:
> > Soak up some more of it by spreading down cheap Kitty Litter, putting on
> > your boots and grinding it in by dancing a Jig on top.  It's amazing how
> > clean that will make it and it's all I've ever done.  I'm sure others
> > can take it from there, though.  HTH
>
>I was gonna say the exact same thing.  the litter or oil dry will soak
>it up faster that the concrete, so putting it down ASAP after the spill
>is important.  Sweep it up in a day or so.  Then I like to spray it down
>with brake cleaner or other harsh solvent and repeat the litter grind.


After the kitty litter (or sawdust in my case), full strength Simple Green 
usually works to remove any residue.  Scrub it in with a broom or brush, 
let it sit a while, then more kitty litter/sawdust.

Dave C