There are many common household products that you may already have which can help remove oil stains from your garage floor or driveway. It may take trial and error to see which work best on your particular stain, but depending on what’s available in your home, you might try some of these products – and even a combination of them.

Cat litter

Clay-based kitty litter could help soak up a fresh spill on concrete or asphalt, according to Bob Vila. It may take a few hours to absorb it enough to begin sweeping.

Soda

If there is still residue after applying cat litter, then you might use a few cans of cola, says Reader’s Digest. Room temperature is ideal, adds CNET. Pour soda on the stained area and leave it there anywhere from 20 minutes to a few hours before wiping it up. You might even use a scrub brush or bristle broom to work the soda into the stain.

Baking soda

Baking soda has chemical properties that can help dissolve grease and dirt, according to House Digest. And it’s just abrasive enough to remove the stain without harming the surface.

An effective way to use baking soda, says Better Homes & Gardens (BHG), is to first use an absorbent, like cat litter. Then scrub it with a mixture of baking soda and water, which forms a paste.

Powdered laundry detergent

Powdered laundry detergent can also be effective, says BHG. Sprinkle it on the oil spill, add warm water to create a paste and scrub it for a couple of minutes. After it sits for about 15 minutes, scrub the area again and rinse.

Oven cleaner

Spray grease, oil or transmission stains with oven cleaner and let it sit for about 10 minutes, advises Reader’s Digest. Then scrub and rinse it off.

But beware of harmful chemicals getting into your garden bed, Bob Vila cautions. Consider using a product that is biodegradable – it’ll likely say so on the canister. Also note that stubborn stains may need more than one round.

WD-40

WD-40 can do more than eliminate unpleasant door squeaks – it may also help remove oil stains in your driveway, according to Reader’s Digest. That’s because it has ingredients that can penetrate grease. Spray a liberal amount on the area and let it sit for 20 minutes, adds Organic Lesson, then wipe the area clean.

Concrete cleaner or degreaser

The solution is in the names themselves. Concrete cleaner and degreaser could lift and remove unsightly stains, according to the Concrete Network. Old stains are particularly difficult to remove. Using a combination of cat litter and degreaser may do the trick, says Organic Lesson.

Muriatic acid

Another way to remove stains is by using muriatic acid. While this chemical solution is widely available at hardware stores, it is extremely dangerous, according to Mount Pleasant Pressure Washing. So, before purchasing muriatic acid, research proper safe handling instructions, like wearing a mask or gloves, and make sure to follow all instructions about properly diluting the chemical. You may also wish to try other cleaning methods first before turning to muriatic acid.