When Did That Concrete Oil Stain Appear?

If you are like most people, you let things slide simply because you have so much

else to worry about and you are so distracted by the rigors of everyday life. Our cars are very utilitarian to us and we give them little attention until things start to go wrong. Likewise, we give little attention to the room that we store these vehicles in, until somebody draws our attention to the concrete oil stain that has miraculously appeared.

Have you noticed that you park your vehicle in almost exactly the same place within your garage each night? By doing so, any tiny, but annoying oil drip will build up into a rather large concrete oil stain as the weeks go by. If you have a porous concrete surface, this will be rather difficult to remove, to put it mildly.

If you catch a fresh concrete oil stain, it's fairly easy to get rid of. This will depend a lot upon the actual finish of the floor, however. If the builder paid attention to the room, the finish will be relatively smooth and would be resistant. However, if it is an average finish, concrete oil stains can set and be difficult to clean.

Kitty litter is a good absorbent and you might use this to try and soak up your concrete oil stain. You may well have to try several different applications, but each one should help. Contact your local waste disposal company to find out where to dispose of this mess, in an environmentally friendly way.

Very stubborn stains on surfaces that are porous may require an industrial solvent of some kind to help you remove the evidence. Be very careful when working with these solutions as they can be extremely toxic and always work with the door open and plenty of ventilation. You may require a concentration of the solution and a few attempts before you can get rid of the stain itself.

Don't let small issues develop into bigger ones and you will have less of an issue to deal with. Remember that sooner or later you will want to put your house up for sale and it needs to be in the best condition possible. If you find that you have to remove concrete oil stains at this stage, you may not be able to avoid some damage to the surface anyway if you have to use heavy solvents.

By looking beneath your vehicle periodically you can see if you have any leaks. When you notice minor drops, put an oil mat immediately in that area. These are purpose made products and are far more attractive a proposition than having to deal with a cleanup. Remember that all you have to do is to remove the oil mat and there is no evidence.

When was the last time that you took your car to the auto mechanic? The best way to get rid of an oil stain is to fix the source of the problem, but remember to have an oil mat to the side in case any temporary problems need to be addressed.

by: Angie Meza

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