Similarly, there are many methods of cleaning up oil spills on the beach. This page aims to provide an overview of such methods used.
- Manual treatment: Shovels and rakes are used to scoop up the oil off from the sand
Workers using shovel to clean up oil that washed ashore. (http://www.stomp.com.sg/singapore-seen/singapore/part-of-changi-beach-closed-off-for-clean-up-operation-after-johor-oil) - Mechanical treatment: Machines are used to scoop up the sand that are affected by the oil
- Hot water and high pressure: Water at high temperatures and pressures are used to clean the rocky beaches
- Bioremediation: Oil is broke down by fertilizers
- Chemical cleaning: Common chemicals, such as dish washing soap, is used to dissolve some types of oil