How to Remove Oil Stains With Baking Soda

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Dampen the stained area with water.

   The water will help lift the oil to the surface.
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   Step 2: Sprinkle baking soda generously over the stain.

   You don't want any part of the stain to be visible. , This will give the baking soda enough time to do its work. , You likely won't use all of the water; you need just enough to dampen the baking soda enough to make a runny paste.
   
   Save the rest of the water for rinsing. , Try to use a plastic bristled brush, like the kind you'd use on a bathtub.
   
   Do not use a metal-bristled brush.
   
   It can damage the concrete, especially if a bristle gets caught in a crack and rusts.If the stain is very stubborn, add a few drops of dish detergent.
   
   It's a good idea to save this brush for future oil stain removal as it will get grimy. , Repeat as needed until the stains disappear.
   
   Rinse out the brush and put back in storage.
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   Step 3: Boil a pot of water.

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   Step 4: Pour the hot water over the stain.

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   Step 5: Scrub the stain using a hard bristled brush.

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   Step 6: Pour the rest of the water over the stain to rinse the baking soda off.

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