Right stuff to clean garage floor - heavy oil.

Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
Gas did the best job.

Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.

j

A pressure washer -- you can get them from the rental counter -- at Home
Depot works well. They have a couple of cleaners that you can put into the
tank to help cut a variety of things that can stick to the floor.





"joe" <nonspam@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:1a4db25bta4ev1ujtgeqpo1j0m267omesh@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
> oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
> Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
> A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
> Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
> 87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
> Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
> water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
> Gas did the best job.
>
> Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
> cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
> than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
> Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.
>
> j[/color]

Tide detergent, believe it or not. First use a ice chopper/scraper to cut
the heavy stuff off, then wet the floor sprinkle, on the Tide, rub it with a
floor broom and flush with water.




mike hunt


"joe" <nonspam@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:1a4db25bta4ev1ujtgeqpo1j0m267omesh@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
> oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
> Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
> A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
> Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
> 87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
> Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
> water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
> Gas did the best job.
>
> Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
> cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
> than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
> Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.
>
> j[/color]

Muriatic acid will do it. Be careful.
Ron


joe wrote:[color=blue]
> Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
> oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
> Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
> A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
> Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
> 87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
> Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
> water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
> Gas did the best job.
>
> Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
> cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
> than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
> Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.
>
> j[/color]

Just urinate on it.



On 13 Jul 2006 17:49:59 -0700, "ronbon" <n877@msn.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>Muriatic acid will do it. Be careful.
> Ron
>
>
>joe wrote:[color=green]
>> Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
>> oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
>> Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
>> A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
>> Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
>> 87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
>> Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
>> water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
>> Gas did the best job.
>>
>> Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
>> cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
>> than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
>> Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.
>>
>> j[/color][/color]

"joe" <nonspam@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:1a4db25bta4ev1ujtgeqpo1j0m267omesh@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
> oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
> Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
> A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
> Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
> 87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
> Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
> water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
> Gas did the best job.
>
> Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
> cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
> than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
> Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.
>
> j[/color]

Using gasoline on your garage floor can get you into the running for a
Darwin Award.

Having driven Toyotas/Lexus since 1978, I have not had to deal with stains
from oil leaks so I don't have much advice to offer on getting rid of floor
stains.

--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

Ray O wrote:
[color=blue]
> Using gasoline on your garage floor can get you into the running for a
> Darwin Award.[/color]

Its also not exactly what youd call environmentally friendly either LOL.

joe wrote:[color=blue]
> Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
> oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
> Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
> A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
> Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
> 87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
> Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
> water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
> Gas did the best job.
>
> Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
> cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
> than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
> Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.
>
> j[/color]

As someone previously mentioned, use a scrapper to get up the worst
of it, then get a bag of Kitty Litter, pour it on the floor, and work it
around with your boots.

On 14 Jul 2006 04:02:17 -0700, "Coyoteboy" <coyoteboyuk@hotmail.com>
wrote:
[color=blue]
>
>Ray O wrote:
>[color=green]
>> Using gasoline on your garage floor can get you into the running for a
>> Darwin Award.[/color]
>
>Its also not exactly what youd call environmentally friendly either LOL.[/color]

Before or after the fire?

<g>

--

Scott in Florida

"Coyoteboy" <coyoteboyuk@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1152874937.499033.163370@35g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
>
> Ray O wrote:
>[color=green]
>> Using gasoline on your garage floor can get you into the running for a
>> Darwin Award.[/color]
>
> Its also not exactly what youd call environmentally friendly either LOL.
>[/color]

that too!
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

That stuff will attack the concrete


mike


"ronbon" <n877@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1152838199.424698.134870@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com...
[color=blue]
> Muriatic acid will do it. Be careful.
> Ron
>[/color]

On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:09:18 -0400, "Mike Hunter"
<mikehunt2@mailcity.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>That stuff will attack the concrete
>
>
>mike[/color]

Not in my pool......

[color=blue]
>
>
>"ronbon" <n877@msn.com> wrote in message
>news:1152838199.424698.134870@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com...
>[color=green]
>> Muriatic acid will do it. Be careful.
>> Ron
>>[/color]
>[/color]

--

Scott in Florida

On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:54:03 -0500, Ray O wrote:
[color=blue]
>
> "joe" <nonspam@invalid.com> wrote in message
> news:1a4db25bta4ev1ujtgeqpo1j0m267omesh@4ax.com...[color=green]
>> Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
>> oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
>> Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
>> A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
>> Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
>> 87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
>> Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
>> water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
>> Gas did the best job.
>>
>> Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
>> cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
>> than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
>> Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.
>>
>> j[/color]
>
> Using gasoline on your garage floor can get you into the running for a
> Darwin Award.
>
> Having driven Toyotas/Lexus since 1978, I have not had to deal with stains
> from oil leaks so I don't have much advice to offer on getting rid of floor
> stains.[/color]


Obviously, Ray hasn't driven too many Supras...

We have now begun overheating. This is not a good sign, esp since the
previous owner spent $1000 on the cooling system...

There is one caveat: I removed the drip pan/cover from the bottom of the
car in the early spring. Today I was looking at the radiator, etc, when I
noticed most of the airflow for the radiator comes from openings in the
air dam. From the looks of things, it looks like the drip cover also helps
channel air to the radiator; without it the airflow probably goes under
the engine, missing the radiator by quite a bit. I think I'll reinstall it
tomorrow morning...

But, an overheating Supra is NOT a Good Thing...

"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
news:vVXtg.199$D7.25@trndny03...[color=blue]
> On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:54:03 -0500, Ray O wrote:
>[color=green]
>>
>> "joe" <nonspam@invalid.com> wrote in message
>> news:1a4db25bta4ev1ujtgeqpo1j0m267omesh@4ax.com...[color=darkred]
>>> Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
>>> oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
>>> Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
>>> A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
>>> Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
>>> 87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
>>> Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
>>> water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
>>> Gas did the best job.
>>>
>>> Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
>>> cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
>>> than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
>>> Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.
>>>
>>> j[/color]
>>
>> Using gasoline on your garage floor can get you into the running for a
>> Darwin Award.
>>
>> Having driven Toyotas/Lexus since 1978, I have not had to deal with
>> stains
>> from oil leaks so I don't have much advice to offer on getting rid of
>> floor
>> stains.[/color]
>
>
> Obviously, Ray hasn't driven too many Supras...
>[/color]

LOL! I've only had to drive new ones.
[color=blue]
> We have now begun overheating. This is not a good sign, esp since the
> previous owner spent $1000 on the cooling system...
>
> There is one caveat: I removed the drip pan/cover from the bottom of the
> car in the early spring. Today I was looking at the radiator, etc, when I
> noticed most of the airflow for the radiator comes from openings in the
> air dam. From the looks of things, it looks like the drip cover also helps
> channel air to the radiator; without it the airflow probably goes under
> the engine, missing the radiator by quite a bit. I think I'll reinstall it
> tomorrow morning...
>
> But, an overheating Supra is NOT a Good Thing...[/color]

No, check for a leaking HG and check the cooling fan clutch.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 21:13:41 -0500, Ray O wrote:
[color=blue]
>
> "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
> news:vVXtg.199$D7.25@trndny03...[color=green]
>> On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:54:03 -0500, Ray O wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> "joe" <nonspam@invalid.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1a4db25bta4ev1ujtgeqpo1j0m267omesh@4ax.com...
>>>> Just got done with cleaning two garage spaces (sold vehicles). The
>>>> oil leaks from 25 years of parking was severe.
>>>> Used TSP - poor result - failed even to cut the grease.
>>>> A heavy duty degreaser and cleaner - not much better.
>>>> Laundry detergent - no worse than above.
>>>> 87 octane gasoline - absolutely the best - but also extremely risky.
>>>> Used about 1-2 cups at a time (total used about 1 gal) with some
>>>> water and heavy brushing. Did a bunch of rinsing to get rid of fumes.
>>>> Gas did the best job.
>>>>
>>>> Prior to this I did a google and found nothing. Is there an available
>>>> cleaner that will dissolve dryed oil 1/8 in thick in places - other
>>>> than gasoline and the associated extreme risk in an attached garage?
>>>> Just in case I need it in another 25 years <grin>.
>>>>
>>>> j
>>>
>>> Using gasoline on your garage floor can get you into the running for a
>>> Darwin Award.
>>>
>>> Having driven Toyotas/Lexus since 1978, I have not had to deal with
>>> stains
>>> from oil leaks so I don't have much advice to offer on getting rid of
>>> floor
>>> stains.[/color]
>>
>>
>> Obviously, Ray hasn't driven too many Supras...
>>[/color]
>
> LOL! I've only had to drive new ones.
>[color=green]
>> We have now begun overheating. This is not a good sign, esp since the
>> previous owner spent $1000 on the cooling system...
>>
>> There is one caveat: I removed the drip pan/cover from the bottom of the
>> car in the early spring. Today I was looking at the radiator, etc, when I
>> noticed most of the airflow for the radiator comes from openings in the
>> air dam. From the looks of things, it looks like the drip cover also helps
>> channel air to the radiator; without it the airflow probably goes under
>> the engine, missing the radiator by quite a bit. I think I'll reinstall it
>> tomorrow morning...
>>
>> But, an overheating Supra is NOT a Good Thing...[/color]
>
> No, check for a leaking HG and check the cooling fan clutch.[/color]
^^^^^^^^^^^

i was afraid you were going to say this...