It's just as easy to use cornstarch, chalk, whiting, etc. and a heat gun as it is DE. The question is, if there are advantages using DE over other powdered absorbents. I'm not aware of any, but I'm always open to new information.
I use cornstarch and a heat gun initially, then an acetone soak.
It's reportedly a good organic insecticide, the powdered diatom shells are very sharp, and penetrate insect exoskeletons effectively. I've never thought of it for removing oil..
Last edited by Ken61; 06/05/15 10:35 PM.
