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Removing Hardened Clay Cat Litter from the Driveway?

How do I clean up cat litter with clay from the driveway? It was on my garage floor and when I swept it out into my driveway the clay stuck to the black top seal. When the litter got wet it turned into a thick gray mass.

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By carole klecker from Eagan, MN

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May 21, 20100 found this helpful

I never had that happen with kitty litter, but most likely what would work is a good push brooming and a power wash afterwards with the garden hose.

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January 27, 20180 found this helpful

The method described about leaves streaks of cat litter

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February 17, 20190 found this helpful

I'd be interested to know if you received an answer to your cat litter question. I have a similar problem; it was used to de-ice the driveway and now we have clumps of dried powder all over it that does NOT sweep away.

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April 7, 20190 found this helpful

I agree, had a minor flood in laundry room and cant easily clean self clumping litter. Ive been scrapping with a paint scrapper. Just smears it around. Im going to let it be overnight and go at it with a scrub brush and mild soap w/water in bucket.

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Then disposable towels to wipe up. Im not putting that stuff in my washer!

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December 4, 20190 found this helpful

Used cat litter for ice condition on driveway.. Now a dried powder and large white stain How can we remove it It is quite unsightly

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February 4, 20210 found this helpful

I have the same issue on front sidewalk wear I poured it on ice for traction. It's a cementy gooey mess.

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February 19, 20210 found this helpful

Did you figure out a solution to this? I'm having the same issue and have no idea how to get it off the sidewalk.

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June 8, 20210 found this helpful

Pour a lot of pickling vinegar on the area - it turns clumping clay into liquid form.
Wear gloves and use paper towels or very absorbent rags to wipe the area from the edges towards a central spot or corner.

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Dispose of paper towels / rags when they're full of liquified clay.
Let it dry out and find out later if there's anything left to wipe again.
If it's a porous outdoor surface you might need to use a shop vac (with a disposable bag to save replacing your filter and further cleaning) after soaking the area with vinegar.
I use this method on indoor engineered wood as well (liquid accidents stick litter spray like glue).

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September 13, 20210 found this helpful

I dont have a clumpy mess, its more like a smooth, dry white film. I used vinegar to no avail. Any suggestions for that? HELP!!

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November 10, 20210 found this helpful

Have you gotten any answers? I have the same problem with the kitty litter

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