Often you can remove a brand new stain with only household cleaner and water.
Getting water stains off concrete.
These stains result from a buildup of minerals found in most untreated water supplies.
If the surface was just stained act quickly.
If your juicy steak splattered grease on the concrete patio don t panic.
Here s how to remove oil stains from concrete drive ways and garage floors.
Make a paste of powdered laundry detergent and water.
To remove pour one eighth of a cup of liquid dishwashing detergent into a spray bottle then top off the bottle with warm water and shake well.
You can remove the stain with items you already have at home.
Bbq grease removal instructions.
Spray any stained areas with oven cleaner then let sit for 10 minutes.
Don t rub the surface it will drive the stain further into the concrete.
For older stains skip to step 2.
Wet the concrete stain with a bit of plain water and then rub the acid mixture into it using a coarsely bristled scrub brush.
If you have a grease or other stain you still can t remove from concrete or asphalt it s time for a different approach.
Final assault against stains.
Water stains form on cement when it is exposed to a continuous source of moisture such as a leaky faucet a flower pot damp laundry or a leaky seal around a plumbing fixture.
Gather up a small bag of cat litter a few cans of cola a stiff bristle broom bucket laundry detergent bleach eye.
Cover the stain with 1 4 inch of paste and securely tape plastic wrap on top.
Repeat this process as necessary until the stain is gone or until sand begins to be exposed on the concrete surface.
Allow the solution to fizz and then rinse it off with plain water.
Soak up as much as possible with paper towels.
Porous concrete absorbs stains easily.
Leave for 24 hours.