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Could not move my build project into my hangar because of ATF residue on the hangar floor.

The previous occupant had a container of ATF that leaked from a stored container onto the concrete floor when he was vacating the hangar. The airport crew cleaned it up, but a substantial residue covers about 400 sf in the middle of the hangar. I put some green absorbent stuff down, but it didn?t help.

Next step is to power wash. I'm not on wheels yet, but won't move if there is a chance the ATF might harm the tires.

Thanks in advance,
David

Try dawn dish soap, scrubbed in with a broom and power washed out. If that doesn't work, try a vinegar and ammonia mixture and soak it for several hours.

I've found cat liter to be one of the best absorbents for cleaning concrete, but it must be "natural" cat liter made from clay.
After all other efforts, finish up with muratic acid. I think it's muratic. Research to be sure.

Be careful using Muriatic acid especially if you do not dilute it. It will pit the concrete.

Greased Lightning!

At work we use Stardust, best absorbent I have used in my 30+ years.

Obsorb what will come up with clay cat litter and then use Super Clean Degreaser undiluted to remove most of the stain. I have tried and used all kinds of degreasers but Super Clean is the best I have found. Available just about everywhere. https://www.walmart.com/ip/SuperClea...1-gal/23752162

Whenever I have an oil spill on the concrete, I wipe up all excess with paper towels and then put Gojo down liberally and then take a stiff bristle brush and scrub. Rinse with water. Always does a good job.

When I spill any petroleum liquid on the floor in the garage I use alchohol to clean it up. I don't know if this is right, not only am I not a chemist, but I don't play one on TV and didn't stay in a Holiday Inn, but it seems to work.

Tim

My hangar has asphalt floor with many decades of "mystery liquids" soaked deep into it. I put 2x2' squares of 6061 sheet under the tires.