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mostsmooth · #1 10-16-2005, 07:27 PM

i spilled some oil on the concrete.
i want to throw some sand or sawdust or whatever works good on it before it soaks in.
what should i use and where can i obtain it?

Boris · #2 10-16-2005, 07:30 PM

kitty litter

juanez · #3 10-16-2005, 07:32 PM

Get some "Speedy Dri" (basically kitty litter) from an auto parts store. Mop up the puddle then grind the Speedy Dri into the stain with the heel of your boot. That's about the best you can do.

mostsmooth · #4 10-16-2005, 07:38 PM

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kitty litter

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yeah, i looked at kitty litter, its like $12 for a box, much more expensive than i want to spend

Cancer Merchant · #5 10-16-2005, 07:40 PM

Does that kitty litter come with gold nuggets? It should be a couple bucks for ten pounds.

mostsmooth · #6 10-16-2005, 07:45 PM

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Does that kitty litter come with gold nuggets? It should be a couple bucks for ten pounds.

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i was shocked as well
i saw 50lb bags of sand (washed and screened for sandboxes) at home depot for like $3, but im too stupid to know if theres some special "sand" that should be used or if that regular sand would work. plus, i wouldnt want to waste $3.

Cancer Merchant · #7 10-16-2005, 07:50 PM

For $3 per 50#, I'd be more worried about throwing out my back than the three bucks.

Hit your closest supermarket for kitty litter.

mostsmooth · #8 10-16-2005, 07:53 PM

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For $3 per 50#, I'd be more worried about throwing out my back than the three bucks.

Hit your closest supermarket for kitty litter.

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is it that much better than sand?

TimM · #9 10-16-2005, 07:56 PM

How much oil? Just go to a gas station and ask for a cupful of whatever they use.

mostsmooth · #10 10-16-2005, 07:58 PM

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How much oil? Just go to a gas station and ask for a cupful of whatever they use.

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a few gallons
i already pulled out a couple seagulls