Hey everyone! I need some help figuring out how to clean up hydraulic fluid that's been leaked on my neighbor's driveway. A farmer drove through their property to access our fields, and his tractor left a big mess down their 300-foot driveway. We tried using some degreaser and concrete cleaner from a hardware store, but since we don't have a hose, the buckets of water we carried didn't rinse it well, and it looks almost worse now. I'm considering using Dawn dish soap and finding a better way to rinse it off. I'd really appreciate any tips or suggestions on how to tackle this without using their limited well water! Thanks a lot!
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Try using clay speed dry from an auto parts store or even some cheap cat litter. Just make sure it’s a dry day so you don’t end up with a muddy mess. Spread it over the oil and let it absorb for about 10 minutes, then reapply your degreaser. If you're still using buckets of water, I recommend getting a pump sprayer—it’ll help you rinse better!
I think your best bet is to use a pressure washer that can take water from a bucket if you can't use a hose. It might be a hassle, but it’ll definitely help!
Thanks for the tip! I actually have a pressure washer, but I thought it needed a hose for water. What's PITA?
Brake cleaner can work well if you can get to it right after the spill, but since it’s been a couple of days, you’ll definitely want that pressure washer to help clean it up now.
Ah, I missed the window for that method. Guess I'll have to make the most of what I can use now! Thanks for the heads up.
Thanks! Does the fact that I’ve already used a degreaser matter for the clay speed dry? Will it still work?