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Oil and Grease Removal in Los Angeles
Degreased, not just rinsed.
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The service
Oil & Grease Removal
How are oil and grease stains removed from concrete?
Degreaser is applied and given dwell time, then the area is cleaned with hot water and surface cleaners where appropriate. This works on parking and work areas, equipment pads, truck courts and service bays. Heavily set stains may need more than one treatment and may lighten rather than vanish.
Oil and grease bond to concrete and spread with traffic, creating slick surfaces and dark staining. Removing them takes degreaser, heat and time — not just pressure. How completely a stain lifts depends on how long it has soaked in.
Stains are treated with degreaser and allowed dwell time, then cleaned with hot water and surface cleaners where appropriate. Heavily set stains may need more than one treatment and may lighten rather than disappear.
Problems addressed
- Oil stains in parking and work areas
- Grease around equipment
- Hydraulic and fluid leaks
- Tracked grease along walkways
Surfaces
- Concrete floors and yards
- Equipment pads
- Truck courts and docks
- Wash and service bays
Property types
- Industrial sites
- Fleet and maintenance yards
- Restaurants and commercial kitchens' exterior areas
- Parking areas
What oil & grease removal removes
Degreasing lifts oil stains from parking and work areas, clears grease buildup around equipment pads, addresses staining from hydraulic and fluid leaks, and removes grease that's been tracked along walkways by foot or vehicle traffic.
What cleaning can't fix
Degreasing lightens and lifts surface staining, but it won't make old, deeply set stains disappear entirely — some discoloration in porous concrete is permanent once oil has fully soaked in. It won't fix active leaks, which will simply re-stain the area if not addressed at the source. Sealed or coated concrete responds differently than bare concrete, and results vary by how long a stain has had to set.
How we do it, and why this method
Degreasing is a dwell-and-rinse process, not a one-pass pressure job. Degreaser suited to the stain and surface is applied first and given time to break the oil's bond with the concrete before hot water and surface cleaners lift it away. Heat speeds this process up considerably compared to cold water alone, which is why hot water is used wherever the surface and setup allow it.
Heavily set stains are treated honestly as a process that may take more than one visit, with results that often mean significant lightening rather than complete removal. Surrounding areas are checked so grease isn't just pushed to the edges of the treated zone.
What affects the cost
- Stain age and how deeply it has soaked in affects dwell time needed.
- Total treated area size changes degreaser volume and time on site.
- Multiple treatment passes may be needed for heavily set stains.
- Surface type — bare, sealed or coated concrete — changes the approach.
- Active leaks nearby can mean a stain reappears without a source fix.
- Site drainage and runoff handling requirements affect the process.
More detail: pressure washing cost in Los Angeles.
When to schedule
Degreasing is most effective the sooner it's done after a spill, since fresh oil hasn't had time to bond deeply with the concrete. For ongoing leaks or chronic staining, many sites schedule degreasing as part of a recurring maintenance visit rather than a one-time fix. Before sealing or coating a floor is also a common trigger for a thorough degreasing pass.
What to expect on the day
We review stained areas with your site contact and identify active leaks that should be addressed separately. Degreaser is applied and given dwell time before rinsing, so the area will look wet and treated before it looks clean. Treated zones are left to dry, and some staining may remain visible once dry — a realistic outcome depends on how long the stain had set.
Questions
Oil & Grease Removal FAQ
Will old oil stains come out completely?
Fresh stains often lift well. Old, deeply absorbed stains usually lighten significantly but may leave a shadow.
Why does hot water matter?
Heat helps break down grease so degreaser and cleaning can carry it away more effectively.
Will the stain be completely gone after one treatment?
Not always — older or deeply set stains often lighten significantly rather than disappear entirely, and may need more than one visit.
Is degreasing safe for surrounding landscaping or drains?
Runoff and drainage are planned per your site's requirements before work begins.
Can you degrease equipment as well as concrete?
Yes, equipment pads and bases are commonly degreased alongside surrounding concrete.
Should we fix a leak before scheduling degreasing?
If possible, yes — an active leak will simply re-stain the area after cleaning.
Let's talk about the site.
Tell us what needs cleaning and where the property is located.