Cleaning Pavers

Updated on August 08, 2011
K.B. asks from San Rafael, CA
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So my daughter poured olive oil all over the pavers in our backyard patio in what she considered an attractive pattern. GRRRR. I tried hosing everything down but the oil stains are still there. Any idea how to get the oil stain out of pavers?

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C.O.

answers from Washington DC on

kitty litter over night....that's what my dad used to use when we were fixing and tinkering on cars....kitty litter absorbs the oil!!

GOOD LUCK!!

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J.L.

answers from Los Angeles on

High pressure hosing with a gurney. Did our driveway, lavers and path recently. They came up sparkling.

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S.H.

answers from Honolulu on

High pressure hosing it.

Dawn dish wash liquid.

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N.B.

answers from Minneapolis on

I agree to try the kitty litter. Its was we do under car spills. You can get fancier spendy stuff at an auto parts store, but its really the same absorbent stuff I think. Can't hurt right? Just get the cheapo, non clumping type. Sweep it into the pavers over the course of a few days. Like I said, it can't hurt.

Then maybe some dishsoap like "Dawn" etc that claims to "get the grease out".

Good Luck.

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J.R.

answers from Charlotte on

I would love to hear what you did and what worked as we have a similar problem. Thanks!

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L.D.

answers from Modesto on

I like the kitty litter, followed by scrubbing with Dawn ideas. However if you are worried about any plants/landscaping, you could try using camping shampoo instead. It's more eco friendly for your yard.

N.A.

answers from Chicago on

Go to an auto parts store! I know that we had a problem like that on our driveway from one of our cars that was leaking oil...But I don't rember what the name of it was, am sure if you go in and tell them the situation they can show you what to use. I would think olive oil and any type of oil is the same? Good Luck!

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D.V.

answers from San Francisco on

Not sure if this would work but try laundry detergent and/or Dawn disnwashing liquid soap. These are both good for getting oil out of things. The oil will repel most water based products but Dawn (blue liquid) is often used to clean oil off of animals. We use it for motor oil on animals (and they use it in animal rescue with oil spills. Get that brand. try scrubbing it on the pavers with a brush then rinse.

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A.P.

answers from San Francisco on

get it power washed. it gets deep down. u can buy or rent it or have someone do it. my brother does it. if youre interested email me back

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