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What is Oil Lift?
Oil Lift is a line of super-concentrated cleaning products made by Save the Oceans Inc., a Canadian company. It is positioned as an environmentally responsible cleaner: the site states it is "specifically designed with the environment and human health in mind." The core idea is a concentrate you dilute, rather than a ready-to-use bottle.
The page highlights three main uses:
- Driveway and concrete oil removal — It is formulated to penetrate oil and de-bond it from concrete, paving stone and asphalt, including deeply embedded stains. The site says professional cleaning companies use it for demanding commercial and residential jobs.
- Aviation cleaning — An industrial-strength concentrate described as conforming to Boeing D6-17487 revision P when diluted at 60 parts water for painted surfaces. A 20L pail can be diluted into a 205L drum for routine cleaning.
- Oil spill clean-up — Listed as a separate application area, alongside general retail, commercial, construction, hardware, automotive, industrial and marine markets.
A notable claim is that the products have many secondary uses; the site says customers discover additional things they can clean and new markets emerge as a result. The site also hosts videos showing how to remove oil stains from driveways and concrete, which is useful if you want to judge the method before buying.
Who it suits: homeowners dealing with driveway or garage stains, mechanics and auto shops, marine and aviation operators, and cleaning contractors who want a dilutable concentrate. It is less suited to someone who wants a spray-and-wipe household product with no mixing.
A practical next step: check the dilution ratio and the surface you are treating before ordering. For a driveway stain, confirm the product is intended for your specific surface (concrete, paving stone or asphalt) and follow the site's how-to videos rather than guessing. If you need aviation compliance, verify the Boeing D6-17487 revision P claim against your own maintenance requirements, since that standard is what makes the product relevant to that market.
For comparison, mainstream automotive degreasers from brands such as Simple Green or general-purpose cleaners from Clorox cover lighter jobs without dilution, while Oil Lift's pitch is concentrated strength on tough oil and industrial surfaces. The trade-off is mixing and handling a concentrate in exchange for cost per litre and heavier-duty performance.
How do I remove oil stains from my driveway using Oil Lift?
Oil Lift is sold as a super-concentrated cleaner whose stated job is to penetrate oil and de-bond it from concrete, paving stone and asphalt, so the practical method is to let the concentrate do the work rather than scrubbing hard. The site also hosts videos demonstrating oil stain removal from driveways and concrete, which are worth watching before you start, because they show the product being applied rather than just described.
A sensible sequence for a driveway stain
- Scrape or blot up any standing oil first; the cleaner works on the residue soaked into the surface, not on a puddle.
- Apply diluted Oil Lift to the stain and give it dwell time so it can penetrate and lift the oil out of the pores.
- Agitate with a stiff brush, then rinse and repeat if the stain has been there a long time.
- For deep, old stains, several shorter applications usually beat one heavy one.
Dilution matters more than most people expect with a concentrate. The aviation cleaner on the site is described as diluting at 60 parts water for painted surfaces, and a 20 L pail is meant to be diluted up to a 205 L drum for regular cleaning — a reminder that this product line is built to be mixed down, so check the label or the Learning Center and FAQ pages at Oil Lift for the ratio for your surface.
Choosing your approach
| Situation | What tends to work |
|---|---|
| Fresh spill on concrete | Blot, apply diluted cleaner, light agitation, rinse |
| Old, dark stain in porous concrete or asphalt | Longer dwell time, repeat applications, stiff brush |
| Large area or commercial job | Concentrate diluted in bulk, as professional cleaning companies do per the site |
If your driveway is asphalt rather than concrete, test a small hidden patch first: asphalt is softer and more easily damaged by aggressive brushing or strong chemistry. And if the stain is from a recurring leak rather than a one-off spill, fixing the leak saves you repeating this whole process.
Can Oil Lift be used as an aviation cleaner that meets Boeing D6-17487 standards?
Yes. Oil Lift's own product page describes its aviation cleaner as an industrial-strength concentrate intended for aircraft cleaning and states that it can conform to Boeing D6-17487 revision P when diluted at 60 parts water for painted surfaces. The page also notes that a 20L pail can be diluted into a 205L drum for routine cleaning, which is a practical hint at the concentrate's intended commercial use.
That claim matters most to aviation maintenance teams, fixed-base operators, and detailing crews who need a single cleaner that can be diluted for large-volume aircraft washing. For a reader comparing options, the key question is not just whether a cleaner is strong enough, but whether the specific dilution ratio and surface compatibility match your aircraft's paint and the standard your operation follows.
A sensible next step is to ask Oil Lift for the current technical data sheet or written confirmation of the Boeing D6-17487 revision P test result, then verify that the 60:1 dilution is appropriate for your paint system and cleaning procedure. If you need a broader view of how aviation cleaners are evaluated, the manufacturer's site is Oil Lift; Boeing's official domain is Boeing, where you can confirm the standard reference.
What are the dilution ratios for Oil Lift when cleaning different surfaces?
Oil Lift's own site gives one concrete dilution figure: for its aviation cleaner, it says to dilute 60 parts water for use on painted aircraft surfaces, and notes that a 20 L pail can be diluted into a 205 L drum for regular cleaning. For driveway oil removal and general oil spill cleanup, the page describes the product as a super-concentrated formula that penetrates and de-bonds oil from concrete, paving stone and asphalt, but it does not publish specific mix ratios for those surfaces.
If you need exact ratios for concrete, asphalt or spill response, treat the label or technical data sheet as the authority rather than guessing from the aviation figure. A practical next step is to download the site's PDF or contact the company through its listed channels and ask for the dilution chart by surface and soil level. As a working method, start more dilute than you think you need, test on a small hidden patch, and increase concentration only if the stain persists — this is general cleaning advice, not a published Oil Lift specification.
For context, the manufacturer, Save the Oceans Inc., sells into retail, commercial, construction, hardware, automotive, industrial, aviation and marine markets, and the site notes the products have many secondary uses. That breadth is exactly why a single ratio would be misleading: painted aircraft aluminium, porous concrete and sealed paving stone tolerate different concentrations and dwell times.
You can review the product pages and PDF download at Oil Lift.
How can I become a distributor for Oil Lift products?
Oil Lift's distributor route is built around B2B partnerships rather than a simple online signup. The site lists a dedicated Being A Distributor page, and the company states its goal is to establish stocking master distributors and industry-specific distributors by business area and geography. That suggests you would approach them as a business, not as an individual reseller.
Practical steps
- Review the Being A Distributor page and the Where To Buy page to understand the current structure.
- Prepare a short profile: your market segment (automotive, aviation, marine, construction, hardware, retail), territory, existing customer base, and storage/warehousing capacity.
- Contact Save the Oceans Inc. through the Contact page with that profile and ask about distributor terms, minimum order expectations, and territory availability.
- If you already operate in a related trade, mention it. The site says products are sold into retail, commercial, construction, hardware, automotive, industrial, aviation and marine markets, so segment fit matters.
What they appear to look for The page text points to master distributors and industry-specific distributors, plus expansion through distributor partners in North America. If you can stock inventory and serve a defined region or trade, you are closer to their stated model than a drop-shipper with no storage.
Useful next step Before contacting them, write one paragraph answering: which industry, which geography, and how you will stock and resell. That single paragraph will do more than a general enquiry. You can also check Oil Lift for the distributor and contact pages.
Where can I buy Oil Lift products online or in stores?
Oil Lift is sold both online and through retail, commercial and industrial distribution, so you have two realistic paths depending on whether you want a single bottle or a bulk supply.
Buying online: The site's shop and checkout pages are the direct route. Ordering online suits homeowners dealing with a driveway or concrete stain, or anyone who wants a specific product without hunting through local shelves. Note that the site is Canadian (Surrey, BC), so cross-border shoppers should check shipping and duties before ordering.
Buying in stores: Oil Lift products are described as being sold in retail, hardware, automotive, construction, industrial, aviation and marine markets in various locations worldwide. For a single purchase, a hardware or automotive retailer is the most likely place to find it. For business buyers — fleet operators, cleaning companies, aviation or marine maintenance — the manufacturer sells through distributor partners and is building a network of stocking master distributors and industry-specific distributors by region. Going through a distributor is usually the practical route for bulk quantities, such as a 20L pail or larger volumes for regular cleaning programs.
Choosing your route
| Your situation | Best first step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One-off stain on driveway or concrete | Shop online, or a local hardware/automotive retailer | Small quantity, no account needed |
| Recurring commercial or residential cleaning | Industry distributor | Better pricing and restocking on bulk sizes |
| Aviation or marine fleet maintenance | Industry-specific distributor | Product matching and dilution guidance for your surfaces |
| Retailer wanting to stock the line | Distributor partnership inquiry | The company is actively recruiting retail distribution in North America |
Next step
Start with the Where To Buy page on Oil Lift if you want a local stockist, or the shop and checkout pages if you'd rather order directly. If you're buying for a business, use the Being A Distributor page to ask about regional distribution — that's where bulk sizes and ongoing supply get sorted out.
One practical tip: because the products are super-concentrated and have many secondary uses, confirm the correct dilution ratio for your surface before ordering a large container. The aviation cleaner, for example, is diluted with water for painted surfaces, so a smaller container may cover far more work than expected.
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