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Old 03-31-2005, 05:09 PM
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Whats' the most effective product for removing oil spots etc from a garage floor?
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Old 03-31-2005, 06:35 PM
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Citrus cleaner and speedy dri. I'd eat off the floor at the FD
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1 part muriatic acid with 4 parts water.
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1 part muriatic acid with 4 parts water.
This used to be the best thing out there but some of the newer citrus based cleaners are better and much less caustic.

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In the military we used kitty litter; regular type. Just spread some over the spot and get a piece of cardboard and grind it in with your foot.
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ZEP formula 50, good stuff, get it at home depot
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Dry Portland cement. Use it like Oil-Dri
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1 part muriatic acid with 4 parts water.
This used to be the best thing out there but some of the newer citrus based cleaners are better and much less caustic.

My .02!

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Thanks, I'll give it a try...any particular brand?
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