How To Clean Concrete Oil Stains With Enzymes
Dry Enzyme Cleaner
Step 1
Choose a time where you can be assured of at least 24 hours of dry weather, and turn off automatic sprinklers if they spray the concrete. Sprinkle the dry enzyme powder generously over the oil stains using a plastic cup or the scoop provided with the cleaner.
Step 2
Sweep the powder over the oily concrete with a broom until it hides the stains in an even layer.
Step 3
Wait at least 24 hours for it to finish "digesting" the oil stain. There is no need to hose or brush the remaining powder away–it is harmless to plants, pets and soil.
Step 1
Liquid Enzyme Cleaner
Step 1
Hose down the stained concrete and apply the enzyme liquid as directed on the label.
Step 2
Cover the area with burlap, a drop cloth, newspapers or anything else that will keep the underlying surface damp. Hold the covering down with scrap lumber or rocks if necessary. Allow it to work for two to three hours.
Step 3
- Choose a time where you can be assured of at least 24 hours of dry weather, and turn off automatic sprinklers if they spray the concrete.
- Sprinkle the dry enzyme powder generously over the oil stains using a plastic cup or the scoop provided with the cleaner.
Step 4
Check the progress. If the stains were thick and congealed, you may need to loosen them with a scraper or wire brush, then apply more liquid. Keep the coverings damp if they start to dry out by spraying them lightly with a hose.
Step 5
Rinse the concrete once the stain has disappeared.