Oil On My Block Paving!!!!!!

[Phillis]

JUst had a kitchen extension completed and the builder, who I know as a friend of a friend has parked his van on my pristine block paved drive, 18 months old, and left 5 nice oil stains.
They are so noticable that every time I leave my house they jump out at me.
How can I get rid of them, or failing that minimise their impact.
Incidentally being a wimp I have not challenged him over them, also I haven't paid the bill yet!!
Any ideas.

 

[PowerTool]

"Gunk" or similar degreaser should do the job.
Pour/spray it on (depending on what type you get),scrub with a stiff brush,and hose off.

If all else fails,turn the blocks upside down

 

[softlad1971]

You can only turn the pavers upside down if they are clays, not concretes.

Try some washing powder and water with a scrubing brush. Works a treat.

 

[breezer]

neat washing up liquid and a broom also works

 

[masona]

You can buy oil stain remover for concrete.

 

[softlad1971]

They may be clay pavers..... You need to tell us what sort they are..

 

[Phillis]

Brilliant I will try them all.!

Just hope it works, By the way I think they are concrete pavers

Thanks !!!

 

[Mr Winston]

I found this tip in an old copy of viz top tips which addresses this exact issue




Go to your local garage and collect their used oil and pour it all over your drive to make it all match in - and you never haver to worry about oil staining ever again. If our feeling neighbourly you could always do your neighbours drives too

 

[breezer]

I found this tip in an old copy of viz top tips which addresses this exact issue




Go to your local garage and collect their used oil and pour it all over your drive to make it all match in - and you never haver to worry about oil staining ever again. If our feeling neighbourly you could always do your neighbours drives too

well although not the ideal solution, i for one thought it was funny

 

[kevplumb]

 

[Phillis]

BRILLIANT

 

[kevin34]

nothing realy works for this, overtime though it will fade

 

[pipme]

Oil absorbant granules seemed to work pretty well in industry... Tending to 'lift' rather than disperse into the host material.
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