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Oil stain on unsealed outdoor slate

Article Number: 254 | Rating: Unrated | Last Updated: Fri, Jul 27, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Dear Maurizio: How can I remove several small oil/grease stains from an unsealed slate slab that is outdoors? The grease was used to lubricate a chain saw. The irregular shaped pieces of slate are maybe 2 ft by 1 ft and are in the dirt creating a flat surface. Thank you.

Dear Roberta:

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