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Title: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 27, 2008, 11:09:12 am

hi again, need to remove a vegetable oil and olive oil froman outdoor storage shed floor. i will have to scrape the worst off with a scraper as its thick in patches, but then whats best to use, i have no hot water so will detergent and cold water turbo nozzle remove it?  i know hot or steam would be best but cant afford hot washer at minute. i just getting buy as it is! ??? ::)

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: darrenbale on October 27, 2008, 05:13:08 pm

has it stained the floor or is it just a spillage?

if its just a spillage then paper towel will do the job.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 27, 2008, 05:17:50 pm

there is a pallet that has been there for years, it has leaked all around the pallet over time, it looks greasy, dusty and horrible. i have bought some de greaser. i will apply it, agitate it in the try to wash off. im gutted i have no heat but hot washers are expensive,  i dont think it will shift easy with just cold water you know what its like.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: darrenbale on October 27, 2008, 05:19:49 pm

yeah, had a similar job a few weeks back. thankfully it was only a small area.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 27, 2008, 05:23:59 pm

have you only got cold water too?

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: darrenbale on October 27, 2008, 05:26:04 pm

Yeah, but I boiled a kettle to pour on it. thankfully cos of it being in a factory wasn't a problem using their kettle. What degreaser did you get in the end?

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 27, 2008, 05:33:22 pm

i have tfr, thompsons driveway cleaner for oil, and swarfega oil and grease remover i got from b and q, will give them all a go.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: darrenbale on October 27, 2008, 05:36:48 pm

well in the event they don't do the trick, we do a brilliant degreaser. It will do that ink problem for you as well.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 27, 2008, 05:38:38 pm

is that the lightning?  how much is it in 25 litre drums?   is it a heavy duty de greaser ideal for oil stains on drives etc?

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: darrenbale on October 27, 2008, 05:41:59 pm

Yh thats the Lightning. Its £59.99 for 20L. if you're going to be ordering regularly I can do you a discount on future purchases.
It is brilliant for oil stain removal. In fact to be honest it is brilliant for just about everything. It is the main product we use. You can clean just about everything with it, tiling, floors, most carpets, fabrics, metal, alloy wheels, brickwork, engines, etc.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 27, 2008, 05:43:31 pm

whats the best way to use it, just brush it on, agitate it and pressure wash off?

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: darrenbale on October 27, 2008, 05:51:30 pm

depends on what you're using it on, it can be applied by brush, mop, spray, pressure washer etc. If its really bad staining then spray it on and leave it for a few mins, then just either pressure wash off or just mop up.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 27, 2008, 06:03:51 pm

is it better than thompsons oil cleaner and swarfega stuff?

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: darrenbale on October 27, 2008, 07:02:26 pm

obviously i'm going to say yes. lol. but seriously,yes it is much better

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 27, 2008, 07:25:28 pm

ok ta daz will buy some soon.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: trevor perry on October 27, 2008, 07:51:25 pm

hi daz
   i like the sounds of this lightning and will order some to give a try what sort of discounts would you offer on regular purchases say 2 20ltr drums a month.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: darrenbale on October 27, 2008, 08:03:01 pm

I can give you a 15% discount for those quantities.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 28, 2008, 10:40:15 am

im going to haver to get a hot washer some how. heat is the key to cut grease,  cold water and chemicals i cant see being brilliant!  cold and grease dont go!

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 29, 2008, 04:03:08 pm

hi guys, did ther job today, did not need heat, i scraped up all the hard and thick oil and then covered the area in tfr, left to dwell, then turboed off, great job! customer well pleased, not just any custy either, sony!  ( as in the electrical giants! (   ;D :) thanks.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: mark.laycock1@ntlw on October 30, 2008, 08:26:51 am

does anyone use tfr to clean driveways and patios.?

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: darrenbale on October 30, 2008, 12:44:16 pm

Happy dayd hey drivesurgeon.
Are they going to be chucking you more work? good custy to have on side.

Title: Re: how to remove vegetable oil/olive oil from concrete?
Post by: drive surgeon on October 30, 2008, 04:00:17 pm

they may do but fingers crossed! :-X