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How To Eco Clean Your Driveway
23rd May 2022
Sawdust poultice
One effective way to remove oil stains from your driveway is by creating a sawdust poultice. This mixture comprises sawdust and an absorbent material like kitty litter, wheat flour, or a similar substance. Once a poultice is applied to the stain, you can use a hose to rinse it off. If the stain persists, repeat the process.
The poultice is made from sawdust and other absorbent materials that are moist. The poultice should be applied to the stain with a spatula or fingers. It should remain on the stain for at least 24 hours before it needs to be removed. To remove the poultice, scrape the area with a stiff broom.
Baking Soda
You can use baking soda to clean oil stains. Baking soda is ultra-absorbent and works well on newly formed oil stains. To clean a greasy area, sprinkle the baking soda on the spot and scrub with stiff bristles. Once the baking soda has absorbed the excess oil, rinse the place with clean water to remove any remaining residue.
Oil-digesting microbes
Using oil-digesting microbes to clean your driveway is an eco-friendly option. This product contains invisible microbes that lay dormant until liquid is added to activate them. Once you add the liquid, these microbes will take action, attacking the oil stain as if it were lunch. This product works on oil-stained surfaces of cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles.
If you’re concerned about the damage a pressure washer can cause to your concrete driveway, try a product with microbes to digest oil. They can digest oil and turn it into harmless waste. They work by targeting stubborn oil stains and converting them into harmless debris. You can use two different types of oil-digesting microbes to clean your driveway. You can choose between ACT Concrete Cleaner and a product called Oil-digesting microbes to clean the driveway.
Pressure washer
Despite concrete’s toughness, it can still suffer from wear and tear, especially on heavily trafficked driveways. A pressure washer will remove these stains and imperfections with 30 to 80 times stronger water than a garden hose. But remember that power washing is an exercise in patience and caution! Follow the tips given below and get the job done right the first time.
Start by holding the spray wand at an eight-inch distance from the concrete. Next, apply soap and detergent, and make sure to overlap each stroke with at least six inches of water. Leave the driveway for about thirty minutes before re-spraying it once the detergent has been applied to the concrete surface. Use the high-pressure nozzle and rinse mode on your pressure washer for a more thorough clean.
