Hints From Heloise

Fri., Oct. 4, 1996

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: Our home is only a year old and the concrete driveway is already stained with oil and grease. These stains are unsightly and I’d like to try to remove them.

Do you have any ideas? - D.S., Shreveport, La.

Sure do, and they are economical and easy to do.

To remove fresh grease or oil stains from your concrete driveway, sprinkle uncolored, clay-type cat box filler or dry cement on the area.

Rub in with an old, stiff broom and then leave it for several hours or overnight. Sweep it away and discard. If the stains are stubborn, you may need to repeat the process.

For older stains, there are commercial cleaners available in automotive or building supply stores. There are pressure washer machines you can rent and use in conjunction with the commercial cleaner for really old, stubborn stains. - Heloise

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