How to Remove Oil Stains from concrete? Don’t let oil and grease stains on your concrete or cement floor just stay there. Your garage floor can look unsightly and unyielding due to grease stains. These stains are often caused by greases, motor oil or gear oil used in car repair. Automotive greases tend to be more stubborn than food-based greases due to their synthetic composition and additives. Use our guide to learn how to remove grease stains from cement or concrete floors – from do-it-yourself methods to professional treatments.
How to Remove Oil Stains from Concrete. What to Do Immediately in Case of a Grease Spill
If you have a recent grease spill, acting promptly can prevent the stain from setting in and make the cleanup process much easier. If you notice a grease spill, take these steps immediately.
How to Remove Oil Stains from Concrete. Wet spots
As soon as a spill occurs, use paper towels or a fresh cloth to soak up as much excess oil as possible. Containing the area could cause the oil to spread and penetrate further into the surface. Instead, press down gently to absorb the liquid.
Remove oil stains from concrete. Use absorbent materials
Once the stain is blotted, cover it thoroughly with sawdust or cornmeal and let it sit for at least three hours. This will help remove any last traces of grease from the surface. After the waiting period, vacuum up the absorbed grease and absorbent substance.
Remove oil stains from concrete. DIY grease stain removal instructions
These methods, which utilize everyday household items, work particularly well on concrete surfaces like driveways and garage floors.
Remove oil stains from concrete. Use BETOFF-B concrete cleaning liquid
However, before using BETOFF-B, sprinkle the stain with a large amount of corn flour or sawdust after it dries and leave it for at least three hours. This will remove the remaining grease from the surface. After the waiting time, collect the absorbent material along with the absorbed grease. However, if you still see an oily stain on the concrete, use BETOFF-B liquid. Pour the liquid on the oil stain, wait for about a minute, and then work the liquid into the oil stain with a soft brush.
Liquid for removing oil stains from concrete
You can also use BETOFF-U liquid, a universal liquid for cleaning various surfaces, it is also great for cleaning concrete surfaces.
Removing oil stains from concrete. Methods for removing grease stains on your own
These techniques use common household items and are especially useful for concrete surfaces such as garage floors or driveways. For fresh stains, use the concrete cleaning technique with BETOFF-B liquid. Leave the liquid for a few minutes to absorb the grease. Then scrub vigorously with a soft-bristled brush, or a hard-bristled brush if necessary. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Hot water can also be useful. Once you have removed the grease stain from the concrete, you can douse the area with hot water.
For older stains, use concentrated BETOFF liquid.
Our product range includes a concrete stain removal liquid called BETOFF (concentrate). You can also use this liquid as a concrete cleaner. It works particularly well on very old and very difficult to remove stains. You just need to be careful not to leave the liquid on the concrete for too long, otherwise it could come into contact with the concrete itself.
Follow these steps:
Apply a large amount of concentrated BETOFF liquid to the stain. Massage the cleaner into the stain with a stiff brush to create a lather. Scrub thoroughly, applying pressure to penetrate the surface. Rinse thoroughly with a hose and make sure all the liquid is removed. Allow the area to dry completely. For stubborn stains, you can repeat the process if necessary. This method is particularly effective for deep cleaning various surfaces, including: concrete, pavers.
Removing burnt-on grease stains
Burned-on grease stains require more aggressive treatment. These methods aim to break up and lift the grease that has had time to penetrate the surface. For such stains, we also recommend using BETOFF Liquid (concentrate).
