OIl on Block Paving

[mikesnr]

2 years ago I had my then new paved concourse sealed to avoid the dire consequences of an oil spillage - to no avail!

Three days' ago a van leaked 6 or 7 large dollops (each 2 - 4 inches across) of sump oil.

Upon discovery, I used cloths to soak-up, and detergent to remove the marks, but without success.

I know what a problem this is, and I've checked all the old wives' remedies (including 'Coke' and WD40 and HCl ).

Has anybody got an answer that works, short of replacing the blocks? It'll make my day if there is one!

Thanks for your help.

[ELVIS68]

Pour some washing powder then leave overnight and then Jet-Spray it off

[tamborine]

White spirit removes oil.

[katiecarol]

go back to whoever sealed it and see what they say, i am assuming that there would be some sort if guarantee or claims on the product and it working. I would think a decent place would do a replace or repair.

[malana-3]

Have you tried "Gunk", worked for me.