How Do You Clean Gasoline Stains From Concrete?
Gasoline stains on concrete, whether old or new, can be treated much like oily spills on concrete. Cleaning requires several steps, due to the absorbent nature of concrete (especially if it is not sealed concrete). Although tough, concrete can be damaged from harsh cleaning methods–however, there are gentle methods to remove gasoline stains from concrete surfaces. Ventilate the area, if the stained concrete is inside your garage or home. Pour clay-based cat litter over the gasoline stains, unless the stains are very dry. The cat litter will absorb some of the gasoline–leave it on the stains overnight. Sweep up the cat litter and place it in garbage bags, away from heat sources and open flames, for disposal later (contact your trash company before disposing of this in your regular household garbage–you may need to take it to a hazardous waste facility). Combine powdered laundry detergent, in a bucket, with a little bit of water to form a thick paste. Make enough of this detergent pas
