Things You'll Need
Rag
Kitty litter
Broom
Liquid detergent
Water
Brush
Trisodium phosphate
Bucket
Gloves
Mask
Tip
Use rags when cleaning brick because towel fibers get stuck in the texture of brick.
Warning
Wear mask and gloves when working with trisodium phosphate because it can be toxic.
Oil has a way of ruining the appearance of brick pavers. Spills can occur from cars, home improvement projects or dining on brick entertainment areas. The cost is an ugly spill that needs to be fixed. Once the spill occurs, try to get to it as soon as possible to prevent further damage. While not every spill is apparent as soon as it happens, you can try to remedy the stain to get the aesthetic quality of your bricks back.
Step 1
Dab at the fresh oil spill on the bricks with a rag. Take care not to rub the stain or you will cause it to spread.
Step 2
Pour cat litter on the stained area to allow for the clay to absorb the oil. Allow the cat litter to sit on the oil for 24 hours. Sweep up the litter residue.
Step 3
Coat the stain with detergent. Dip a brush into a bucket of water and scrub the stain with a brush. Pour water on the stain to get a look at how much is left to be removed. Continue to reapply the detergent until the stain is no longer evident.
Step 4
Put on gloves and face mask. Mix up 1/2 cup of trisodium phosphate with one gallon of water in a bucket. Dip the brush in the solution and scrub away any oil still evident on the brick paver.
Step 5
Dry the area with rags.
Faith McGee
Faith McGee has eight years experience conceptualizing and producing print and web content for a myriad of real estate conglomerates. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from California College of the Arts. McGee has developed persuasive copy that has received many accolades from real estate companies and publications.