Spilled some torch oil on my deck
During a windy storm the other night, a small garden torch filled with
citronella/lamp oil fell over. The oil leaked out onto the deck and stained/soaked into the board (5/4 x 6 PT). The spot is small, about 1 foot long by 6 inches wide. What is the best way to remove the oil? I scrubbed it with concentrated deck cleaner and a stiff brush, but the spot is still stained and oily to the touch. Is there any problem with just leaving as is? My guess is that it will eventually evaporate. If the stain remains, I can just put a flower pot over it. Thanks in advance! Les |
"Gina and Les Armstrong" wrote in message .. . During a windy storm the other night, a small garden torch filled with citronella/lamp oil fell over. The oil leaked out onto the deck and stained/soaked into the board (5/4 x 6 PT). The spot is small, about 1 foot long by 6 inches wide. What is the best way to remove the oil? I scrubbed it with concentrated deck cleaner and a stiff brush, but the spot is still stained and oily to the touch. Is there any problem with just leaving as is? My guess is that it will eventually evaporate. If the stain remains, I can just put a flower pot over it. Thanks in advance! Les put kitty litter on top of it to draw out the oil. it'll still stain. you'll never get it all out. |
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came to mind. Good luck. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org www.mormons.com "Gina and Les Armstrong" wrote in message .. . During a windy storm the other night, a small garden torch filled with citronella/lamp oil fell over. The oil leaked out onto the deck and stained/soaked into the board (5/4 x 6 PT). The spot is small, about 1 foot long by 6 inches wide. What is the best way to remove the oil? I scrubbed it with concentrated deck cleaner and a stiff brush, but the spot is still stained and oily to the touch. Is there any problem with just leaving as is? My guess is that it will eventually evaporate. If the stain remains, I can just put a flower pot over it. Thanks in advance! Les |
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