How to get oil stains off your driveway (and keep them off)

Few things age a driveway like a dark oil stain right where everyone sees it. Concrete is porous, so oil soaks in fast, and a garden hose won't touch it once it sets.

For a fresh spill, cover it with cat litter or baking soda to absorb as much as possible, then scrub with a degreaser and dish soap. Fresh stains often come up with a little elbow grease.

Older, set-in stains are a different story. They need a proper degreaser worked into the concrete and then lifted with hot water and the right pressure, which is where a professional surface cleaner makes the difference between a faded shadow and a truly clean slab.

We remove oil, rust and mildew from driveways across the Austin area starting at $80-$175, with sidewalks included. If your concrete is bringing down your curb appeal, reach out for a free quote.