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Old 01-03-07 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by probable556
Simple Green is great for removing grease and oil- this quote was taken from their website:

http://consumer.simplegreen.com/cons_tips.php "...Simple Green’s forte is breaking down petroleum greases, oils, tar and asphalt soils..."
SG doesn't "break down" anything. It dissolves it. Once in solution, the oil is still an oil and has to be treated. It doesn't just go away, not without fire and oxydation, anyway. kk4df is correct about keeping petroleum products away from water...at least if someone wants to use the water later.
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