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How to Clean Up Engine Oil Spills at Home

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Rainbow International of Mississauga & Halton
Publication date:
July 19, 2018
Article Summary: 

This article provides tips on how to clean up engine oil spills from a garage floor to avoid tracking toxins into the house. The first step is to absorb as much oil as possible using sawdust, clay kitty litter, coconut husks, or a commercial oil-absorbing product. If the stain remains, saturating it with water and liquid dish soap, WD-40, dry laundry detergent, or a paste made from acetone, lacquer thinner, or mineral spirits mixed with an oil absorbent can help. After allowing the cleaning solution to sit for an hour, scrubbing the area with a wire brush is necessary. If the stain is difficult to remove, seeking professional help is recommended.



Keywords: 

engine oil spills, garage floor, clean up, absorb, saturate, scrub, professional help, sawdust, clay kitty litter, coconut husks, oil-absorbing product, water, liquid dish soap, WD-40, dry laundry detergent, acetone, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, wire brush, porous material, stain



Source Citation: 
Rainbow International of Mississauga & Halton
How to Clean Up Engine Oil Spills at Home
July 19, 2018
https://rainbowrestores.com/blog/how-to-clean-up-engine-oil-spills-at-home
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