How to Remove Burnouts on Concrete

Whether you were racing or simply in a hurry, the stain that is left behind from rapidly moving tires is unmistakable. A burnout stain is the lingering stain from burnt rubber adhering to the concrete. This isn’t one of those stains that a little rain will take care of so you’re going to have to take matters into your own hands -- your concrete can once again be free of unsightly burnout stains with a little scrubbing.

Broom
Degreaser
Pressure washer
Powdered laundry detergent
Coarse-bristled brush

Instructions

- 1
  Sweep away dirt and debris from the area with a broom.
- 2
  Saturate the entire stain with degreaser. If rain is a problem, place a sheet of plastic or a tarp over the stain to keep it dry.
- 3
  Allow the degreaser to sit on the stain for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4
  Rinse the area with a pressure washer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely for your pressure washer.
- 5
  Sprinkle powdered bleach-free laundry detergent over the area if there is any residual stain or discoloration.
- 6
  Scrub the detergent into the area with a coarse-bristled brush.
- 7
  Rinse the area again with the pressure washer.
- 8
  Repeat the process until the stain is gone.

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