An unblemished concrete patio, driveway, or walkway can feel like a magnet for leaking vehicles and spilled oil, which will penetrate the porous surface of a concrete and leave a lasting stain.

Oil is generally hydrophobic (water-repelling), which causes it to cling stubbornly to porous surfaces, seeping deep into concrete where it becomes harder to extract. Thankfully, not all hope is lost.

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Oil is generally hydrophobic (water-repelling), which causes it to cling stubbornly to porous surfaces, seeping deep into concrete where it becomes harder to extract. Thankfully, not all hope is lost.