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Consider using an eco-friendly, green oil absorbent. You can find a number of them online, but check the true effectiveness of the products you find. Look at the Material Safety Data Sheet to learn the details of how they are made. The problem with Kitty Litter or other clay-based products is that they are not really designed to "absorb" oil, rather they pool oil on the surface. It takes a lot more product to absorb, its heavier, and it takes a lot longer to do the job. Not to mention that it will leave stains or streaks of oil. The downside is that most materials have to be ordered online and will cost a bit more. The good news is that you buy it once and it will probably last a long time. Also, green oil absorbents will typically soak up any hydrocarbon liquid such as paint, gasoline, hydraulic fluid, etc.

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