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How do you clean up oil spills at home and in the garage?
The best way to clean up oil spills at home is to use oil absorbent products such as oil absorbent pads, mats, and crystals. If you do not have oil absorbents on-hand, you can also use talcum powder, sawdust, salt, kitty litter, corn starch to soak up the spilled oil overnight. Once the absorbent material has absorbed the oil, use a broom and dustpan to sweep away the compound and clean the area with a solution of dish soap or degreaser with water in a bucket. Gently scrub the affected area to remove any remaining oil residue.
What is the best material for cleaning an oil spill?
The best materials for cleaning oil spills are hydrophobic and oleophilic, in other words, they should attract oil and repel water. Oil absorbent pads, for example, are typically made of polypropylene, a material that is effective in attracting oil while resisting water-based solvents. Some oil absorbents are made of organic materials such as peat moss and clay, both of which are also effective in absorbing oil spills.
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