Diesel spillage - Need advice remedy

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Post: # 17648Post Muppet

Hi all

I've just spilt some diesel on my tarmac drive (9/04/07), about the size of a large boot print, its only been laid for 4 months. I've washed the area down with soapy water but the area just seeps an oily substance!! Is there anything else I can try whilst its still Fresh?

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Post: # 17649Post Dave_L

All I can advise it to try and soak up the fuel using either cat-litter or newspaper to wick it out of the surface.

Then wash down etc...
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Post: # 17650Post Dave_L

and lots of good suggestions (and not-so-good) here

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=44662
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...and some pretty bloody stupid ones, too! The eejit that recommends using petrol should be locked up as a a menace to society!!
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Post: # 17801Post Muppet

Thanks for the advice and info :)

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