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I had an old heating oil tank in my basement. When we were removing it some of the left over oil/diesel spilled out and soaked into the brick floor. They are soft bricks. We've tried cleaning it with Tide detergent and Pine Sol. What can I do to get rid of the smell?
Hi Tzeitel, try some scented kitty litter. Not the expensive clumping stuff but the cheaper simple clay litter. Cover the area with a fairly thick layer and let it sit for several days and then vacuum it up. Repeat again. I'm thinking that after several applications the diesel smell should be dissipated. I hope this information helps, please feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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