Driveway cleaner

[denied]

Is there a good cleaner to get rid of oil or transmission fluid off the drive? i have a pressure washer to help but need to know what to use for cleaning.

[twfsa]

If there's not alot sprinkle on some portland cement on the spots, mist some water on the cement and let it dry, spot gone.

Tom

[Joseph Meehan]

Cat litter and some naphtha. Use the naphtha then cover it with the cat litter to absorb the napatha. I would do this first, followed by twfsa's suggestion. You can also find products designed just for this use at the hardware store.

[Ken]

The other suggestions are good first steps, but TSP (Tri Sodium Phosphate) is a good cleaner for concrete.

[The Reverend Natural Light]

Pour just enough paint thinner on the spot to cover it. Let is soak for a minute. Pour oil absorbent over it and grind it in with your shoe. Sweep up. Don't bother with cat litter. It works, but the oil absorbent stuff sold at autoparts stores works much better. I've had

100% success with this method.

-rev

[Captain Joe Redcloud©]

The original poster did not mention whether his driveway was concrete, brick, stone or asphalt. If he pours any petroleum based solvents on asphalt, he'll be VERY sorry!

Captain Joe Redcloud©

1882 Chestnut Hill Road Mohnton, PA 19540

For a "somewhat" good time, call "Fat Lisa" [phone]

[Joseph Meehan]

Good point. I might add that if it is asphalt, that transmission fluid is likely now IN the drive not on it. :-(

[Patrick Cleburne]

If you're going to pressure wash it, no pre-treatment is needed. Just use plain old water in your PW and it will take it all off.

Pat

[NickySantoro]

I've had good luck with ZEP Purple. Home Depot has it.

[denied]

it is a concrete driveway and i have pressurewashed it with no luck i am going to try some of your suggestions. thanks for the reply's

[Todd H.]

Spray the area with WD40 thoroughly. Let it sit for a while. Then stomp plain clay kitty litter into it. Dispose of teh kitty litter and repeat as necessary.

Best Regards,

-- Todd H.