Hello,
Sorry if you see this twice, I unsuccessfully tried to cross-post to uk.d-i-y
I have some engine oil on my block-paved drive. Is there any way to remove it? I have a feeling that when this has been discussed before, the answer has been only if you replace the blocks!
I have found the uk.d-i-y faq page:
Jizer seems to be recommended, so I may pick-up a can of that. I have never used it before, but it might come in useful for other jobs, even if it does not work for this.
The above link suggests paint brush cleaner; is that the old fashioned solventy one? I think the ones I have seen recently are ecofriendly water-based ones; will they still work?
I have read suggestions of using petrol or paraffin as a solvent. I am sure petrol might work but it's flammability is a concern.
I am too young (!) to have had any experience of paraffin; I assumed it would be like diesel and not evaporate; am I wrong about this?
Am I dreaming it or was Thomson's oil patch remover recommended here once upon a time? Is it better than any of the other makes?
My pressure washer has a tank for adding detergents but I have never used it; I have only ever sprayed water. I am guessing a preparation (like the Thompson's) where you apply the solution and allow it to soak in, would be better than spraying it as it would dilute the solution and also reduce its contact time with the oil?
Thanks, Stephen.