As of: March 7, 2024, 9:30 a.m
By: Simon Mones
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There is a risk of a fine if your car leaks oil.
Fortunately, there is a simple solution.
Why not try cat litter?
In order for the combustion engine to run smoothly and last for a long time, it needs oil for lubrication.
Every now and then it happens that the car leaks and the lubricant drips onto the street or a parking lot.
This is not only bad for the oil level, but also for the environment.
Accordingly, oil stains left in public spaces result in a fine of 10 euros - even if it happens unintentionally.
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Cat litter helps against fresh oil stains
Money that can easily be saved because fresh oil stains can be easily removed with a simple trick.
All you need is cat litter or sawdust.
These absorb the liquid before it can dry out, as
T-online.de reports
.
Fresh oil stains can be easily removed with cat litter.
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The application is very easy.
Proceed as follows:
Apply the absorbent cat litter or sawdust generously to the oil stain and press it down.
Leave the product on the stain overnight to completely absorb the oil.
Sweep up and discard the cat litter or sawdust.
If there are still oil residues, continue cleaning.
As the
lubricant center
portal explains, to do this, dissolve some soft soap or gall soap in hot water “and pour the resulting soapy water onto the oil stain”.
Remove oil stains: Miracle weapon WD-40 helps with paving stones
If the oil has already dried up, you first have to liquefy it, as
Öl- Lieferant.de
writes.
The best way to do this is to use tools such as turpentine, dishwashing liquid, alcohol or benzine.
Rub the asphalt or stone well and let everything take effect.
Then grab a brush and hot water.
Rinse everything well and let the area dry.
According to
T-Online
, you can alternatively use cat litter to remove the liquid oil stain.
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If the oil stain is on a paving stone, you can also use an all-purpose weapon: WD-40.
The spray not only ensures that your car no longer squeaks, but can also be used as a solvent to clean paving stones.
It combines with the oil and liquefies it.
After 30 minutes, scrub the area thoroughly with a hard-bristled brush.
Cat litter is then used again.
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Cat litter is by no means the only home remedy you can use when it comes to your car.
There are also many practical helpers in your own home when it comes to removing bird droppings.
However, if you want to remove scratches from car paint, you should avoid using home remedies.