Answer: No
Explanation: If you are planning on your concrete being exposed, I would recommend sealing it asap or if you are choosing to wait to stain etc and the slab will have a lot of traffic, cover the slab to protect it. Something such as a soda can just being set down on it for a few minutes could leave a ring from the bottom of the can that will be there forever. |
| Christian Campbell |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Removing oil stains from a concrete driveway can be challenging, but it is possible with the right approach and materials. Here are some effective methods:
1. Absorbents: Apply an absorbent material like cat litter, baking soda, or cornstarch to fresh oil stains. Leave it for a few hours to absorb the oil, then sweep it up.
2. Degreasers: Use a commercial concrete cleaner or degreaser. Apply the product according to the instructions, scrub with a stiff brush, and rinse with water.
3. Dish Soap and Hot Water: For smaller stains, mix dish soap with hot water. Pour the mixture on the stain, scrub with a stiff brush, and rinse.
4. Poultice: Make a paste with a strong solvent (like acetone or paint thinner) and an absorbent material (like kitty litter or diatomaceous earth). Apply the paste to the stain, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it sit for 24 hours. Then remove the paste and rinse the area.
5. Pressure Washing: For stubborn stains, use a pressure washer with a concrete-safe detergent.
Note: Always test any cleaning method on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure it doesn’t damage the concrete. Multiple applications might be necessary for older or more stubborn stains. |
| Midtex Services |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes they can be removed , no not always so easliy.. |
| Infinity Custom Concrete & Construction |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes, with proper technique |
| Capristo concrete |
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: To a point pending when you identify the issue and what type of oil it is, The longer you wait the more the oil can penetrate |
| United Concrete Contractors LLC |
Answer: No
Explanation: Oil sinks in the concrete, but you can use mineral spirits and scrub it, and then power wash it |
| D&L Concrete LLC |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: With the right addtives |
| RP Enterprises |
Answer: No
Explanation: It depends on how long the stain has been in the concrete. Concrete is pourus and will absorb most liquids. You must act quick to remove oil stains. |
| TN Concrete Restoration |
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Depending if the surface was sealed or not. |
| Elite Concepts |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Depending on the sealing process that the slab has undergone, it can be easy to remove oil stains. If the slab is left open and porous, it can be much more difficult once the oil penetrates into the pores of the concrete. |
| Maven Group LLC |
Answer: No
Explanation: Depending on if and how often the driveway is maintained and properly sealed. |
| BAT Concrete llc |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: You must create a paste and pull it away from the concrete |
| Wes Barca Rebuild Contractors |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: It depends on the extent of the stain. |
| QUALITY CONTRACTORS |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: There are multiple chemical methods for removing oil or grease (both hydrocarbon-based materials) from concrete. Small spills or spots can sometimes be removed with nothing more then a strong detergent, a scrub brush, and a sponge. A more aggressive method is to use a commercial concrete cleaner or degreaser, a concentrated alkaline soap that's scrubbed into the concrete surface. The soap acts like ball bearings, loosening up the oil to permit easier removal. The downside is that typical degreasers don't actually break down the oil, so they won't work well on concrete that is heavily contaminated or has been contaminated for a long time. Also, they are more effective on porous concrete as opposed to concrete with a hard or dense finish. |
| Colorado Concrete |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes if a sealer was used when concrete was installed. |
| Concrete services |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: We have a special acid formula to remove stains with no effect on integrity of the concrete. |
| BellPro Construction LLC |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Using the right technique and supplies. But it is tricky if it's a old stain. |
| A to Z Fence and Concrete |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: If sealed correctly |
| DIRTCO CONSTRUCTION |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: No
Explanation: You really need to seal a driveway to help the life and the integemrity of it. |
| h and h company |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: If the driveway is properly sealed. |
| Cornerstone Land Management |
Answer: No
Explanation: Not unless it has been sealed. |
| Southern Quality Concrete |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Dry we will look different |
| Garcias Concrete Service LLC, |