Is it true that Muratic acid will remove oil stains from concrete? Where can you get some?
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I use Goo-gone works very well. Cheap and only use few sprinkles. I found this to be cheapest, easiest and most effective method without having to go to hardware/carpat store and spending $$ on products that may or may not work.
1. If there is any wet oil, use paper towel to dry it up.
2. Spray Goo-gone evenly over the spill, moving the stream side-to site (across the spill).
3. Don't try to spread the liquid with anything, just leave it to work for about 2 minutes.
4. Use paper towel to clean up the dissolved oil and goo-gone
5. Spray with Windex, or upholstery cleaner and let it stand for 2-3 minutes.
6. Wash it with hose.
Concrete is left squeaky clean.
If the oil has been there for a while, or if there are many old drip-spots from the car, I let the water dry and start over from step 1. Repeating 2-3 times.
you can get Goo-gone (or similar Goo remover stuff) anywhere: Lowes, Home Depot, WalMart or any hardware or big grocery store. Costs around $2-$3 a bottle. Youu should nott need more than 1/10 of the bottle content for a moderate oil-spots under an engine
Muriatic acid should be available from building supply stores
You have to get muriatic acid from a hardware store if they still sell it. We have not bought any since about 1998. You can also try kitty litter to remove oil stains from concrete. Let it sit on the stain at least overnight. Then you will have to sweep up the litter, and clean the oil spot with a degreaser.
I have muratic acid and it will do more than remove oil from concrete if not handled with caution.
I work in maintenance and that is how I aquired it.
In your case, you can use any type of liquid plumber with acid that will eat oil. Most drain openers will work.
There is also a concrete cleaner sold at Lowes for carports and such and does wonders.
The other option you have is to rent a 2500psi pressure washer and it will remove concrete with a zero tip just to let you know how well it cleans and does the job...your concrete will look new again.
I think it will.. they make products esp for concrete cleaning.
Get Muratic at a Hardware/ or store that sells chemicals.
I don't see why it would, but it is available at nearly any hardware store (it's used in swimming pools)
the usual fix is steam cleaning, but you can try very hot soapy water, and scrub with a broom, then rinse with as high a pressure as you can (water)
if that doesn't work you can try chemicals (diesel will work, just don't let anyone see you using it on your driveway or you'll be in hot water (no pun intended)
Yes, it is true. You can easily find it at a swimming pool supply. Muratic acid is very nasty stuff and should be used with caution and great ventilation.
Before you hurt yourself, go straight to http://appliancequickfix.com/ and read what they say about muriatic acid.
Not really. But it'll remove the top layer of concrete. Also, acid reacts with oil to form a very hard substance. You're better off
trying something else like TSP...
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