how to remove oil stains from block paved drives

[aikidozareba]

Does anyone know how to remove oil from a block paved drive, as my car has decided to spring a oil leak all over it, thanks ROB

[Dassie]

You won't be able to remove it altogether as the block pavers are pourous and the oil seeps into them leaving dark patches. Take the offending blocks out and turn them over.

[TheWinner]

I remember reading somewhere that if you pour (proper) Coca-Cola (not a cheap cola) onto the stain, leave overnight and then rinse, it removes it. I have never tried it, but googled it to make sure I'd got it right. Here is one of the links.

http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:5pi1IkOb1 mQJ:www.dzimba.com/index.php/2007/04/30/all-ab out-coca-cola/+coca-cola+to+remove+oil+stains& hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=uk

[andyw49]

it would be the easy option to turn them over. and you should be able to get them out one at a time .and put them back one at a time if you cant get them up and this works on blocks bricks flags. but be very carefull with it .caustic soda .its much better than coke a cola

[kjn2]

IF you are not happy about turning over the blocks Try GUNK from Halfords, cover the blocks and leave for about 5 minutes then hose off, obviously not 100 per cent but makes a vast improvement.