Asphalt is the most affordable material for a driveway, but your asphalt driveway doesn’t have to look cheap! Oil stains are unsightly on anything, whether it’s clothing or your front driveway. Thankfully, there are ways to remove oil stains from an asphalt driveway, which we will get into right below. If you need help with anyasphalt maintenance in Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Delaware, contact us at Tri-State Paving!

How to Remove Oil Stains from an Asphalt Driveway in 

Scrub in a Degreaser or Dish Detergent

You can run (or drive) to the store and get a commercial degreaser. Follow the instructions to apply to your asphalt driveway. A commercial degreasing product is the most straightforward solution for oil stains on pavement.

You can also use a mixture of dish detergent and hot water. Dawn dish detergent, for example, does wonders in removing difficult contaminants without harming the object washed. Remember that dish detergent is NOT the same as dish soap.

Allow the Detergent to Sit

Allow the commercial degreaser or dish detergent to sit on the oil stain for at least several minutes or according to product use instructions. The chemicals will help break down the oil particles and let them loosen their grip on your driveway.

Wash Off with a Hose or Pressure Washer

Once enough time has passed, you can wash off the cleaning area with a garden hose or a pressure washer. A pressure washer will also help with the stain removal through its force, but a garden hose might be sufficient. You can either buy or rent a pressure washer.

If some of the oil stain remains, you can repeat the process or use the method below.

Additional Help

You can also use a baking soda paste, which is simply baking soda with a bit of water mixed in until it becomes a thick paste. A baking soda paste is a great way to remove stubborn stains of all kinds, both in your kitchen and on your asphalt driveway. It will absorb the oil and leave your asphalt cleaner.

How to Protect Your Asphalt Driveway Best

Cleaning up spills is the one of the best ways toprevent stains on your driveway.Sealcoating the asphalt driveway every few years will also prevent stains.

Receive Asphalt Paving Services with Tri-State Paving

Call Tri-State Paving. We’re a seasoned asphalt pavement company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge to help you with asphalt, concrete, and hardscaping projects.

We refuse to sell hot air to our customers, and that’s why we have been around for over four decades. We listen, inform, educate then decide what is best for our customers project and budget. If any problems arise during construction we keep our customers updated and respond to make the imperfect perfect.

Our area numbers are:

West Chester: 610.563.9456

Oxford: 610.932.3566

Delaware: 302.757.4100

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