How to Remove Oil From Paver Stones

Whether your car leaked automotive oil on your concrete paver driveway or you've spilled cooking oil from the grill on your brick patio, the best way to remove the oil is to absorb it with some type of absorbent powder and then scrub the area with a detergent or degreaser. Act as quickly as possible to clean the spill since the porous surface of both bricks and pavers will pull the oil down into the material. You'll need to pull the oil back out of the stones and then clean away any dirt that was carried into the surface along with the oil.

Wipe It Up

1. Wipe up the spill with a clean rag, removing as much oil from the surface as you can before it soaks into the pavers. Be sure to absorb the oil with the cloth, but don't rub the stain as this will smear the oil over more of the pavers.

Soak It Up

2. Sprinkle an absorbent material such as cat litter, diatomaceous earth or talc powder over the stained area. Allow the absorbent material to sit on the stain for 24 hours and then sweep it up.

Scrub Up

3. Apply a detergent, degreaser or oil remover to the pavers to remove any remaining dirt or oil. Allow the detergent to soak in for a few minutes and then use a scrub brush to thoroughly clean the area.

Rinse It Off

4. Rinse away the detergent with hot water and allow the pavers to dry. If you can still see the stain when the pavers are dry, apply more detergent and try scrubbing them again. Removing all of the stain may require several attempts.

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