Cleaning Oil Off Of A Black Top Driveway?

Question

I just had my blacktop driveway re-sealed. One of the cars starting to leak oil and now the driveway looks less then appealing. Are there any remedies or products to help clean oil from blacktop?

Answer 1

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Things You’ll Need:

Clay cat litter
Broom
Dust pan
Detergent
Scrub brush


Step1
Pour clay cat litter around the oil spill so that it doesn't leak down the driveway. Then pour more of the litter directly on top of the spill.

Step2
Allow the litter to soak up the oil then sweep the litter into a dust pan and place the litter into a double bagged garbage bag.

Step3
If a stain still remains on the driveway, pour more clay cat litter on the spot and leave it on over night. Place newspaper and bricks over top of it so the litter doesn't blow away. The litter will absorb the excess oil.

Step4
Use detergent and a scrub brush on the spot if there is still a stain the next day.
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Sometimes power washing or sand works too.

Clean the oil up immediately so children, pets and other animals do not ingest it.

Answer 2

best thing to do is use oil dry from your auto parts store or kitty litter resweep and reseal other wise you'll have to reseal the whole drive.

Source(s):

i do driveway sealing.

Answer 3

I use Purple Power Degreaser, purchased at *Pep Boys*. I use it on a concrete driveway. Spray it, take a broom and scrub it, then rinse well. It does not remove the stain, but removes all residue. For an asphalt driveway, I would try it out on a corner of it, to be sure it doesn't bleach it.