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daz1977

oil on a drive way
« on: October 18, 2009, 10:56:39 am »
this might not be the right section, but what is the best way to get oil of a drive way, with a pressure washer, do i need any special chemicals

cheers

The Seven Bays Window Cleaning Company

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Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2009, 11:06:13 am »
pressure alone won't shift it.

There specific products around.

I tried some once on my drive - the results weren't perfect.
THE SEVEN BAYS WINDOW CLEANING COMPANY

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2009, 11:12:11 am »
this might not be the right section, but what is the best way to get oil of a drive way, with a pressure washer, do i need any special chemicals

cheers




use an alkaline based heavy duty cleaner, if you havent used chemicals like this before, stay away from the acid cleaners.



Matt
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

trevor perry

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Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2009, 12:51:35 pm »
this might not be the right section, but what is the best way to get oil of a drive way, with a pressure washer, do i need any special chemicals

cheers

it depends what your drive is made of, if its tarmac then you wont remove the oilwithout damaging the surface, with block paving or concrete i would use jizer which can be bought at halfords placi it neet on surface scrub with a brush and then rinse with the powerwasher, it may be wise to try whatever cleaner you use on a small area out the way as with some surfaces it can alter the colour slightly.
better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove any doubt

Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2009, 01:09:28 pm »
Heavy Duty Degreaser, it separates the oil,  5.16+ vat 

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2009, 01:11:48 pm »
Heavy Duty Degreaser, it separates the oil,  5.16+ vat 


Hi craig


Matt
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2009, 01:12:38 pm »
Hi Matt


Booster pump going well?

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2009, 01:15:19 pm »
Hi Matt


Booster pump going well?


Yes mate very well.
Don't think I could fill my tank any quicker than it is without a 40-40, even then would I get 70% pure and 30% waste with the 40-40?


Matt
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2009, 01:58:38 pm »
oh good glad its working well,, wonder if any of the pump companies think they OWN the word booster pump,,, oh no they probably know its a GENERIC word.

Other companies could learn from this!!!!

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2009, 02:07:20 pm »
oh good glad its working well,, wonder if any of the pump companies think they OWN the word booster pump,,, oh no they probably know its a GENERIC word.

Other companies could learn from this!!!!




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Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

bobby p

Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2009, 02:25:02 pm »
if you put floor granules down, like they use in workshops ,that will draw the oil up /    but it only works in dry weather  but it works well if u leave them down for 1 week

Window Washers

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Re: oil on a drive way
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2009, 06:04:08 pm »
tompsons oil stain remover b&Q about £7.

I shifted a massive oil stain in my warehouse a couple of days ago using this, brush it in, leave 20 mins and washed it all away. I was shocked it worked so well, now have to clean the rest of the floor as there is a large new looking patch on the floor :)
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