How to Remove Oil Stains From Upholstery
- 1). Sprinkle a thick coating of corn starch or baking powder onto the stain, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Either of these items is an absorbing agent, which will pull most if not all of the oil out of the upholstery without damaging the upholstery itself.
- 2). Gather the baking powder with a paper towel and discard.
- 3). Pour a drop of liquid dish soap onto an old toothbrush, and scrub the dish soap into the stain. The soap will naturally break up and remove the grease or oil. Repeat until the entire stain has been removed, re-applying fresh dish soap and scrubbing more as needed.
- 4). Moisten a paper towel with water and blot the stained area to remove any remaining dish soap or oil, and allow the area to air dry.
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