(Newswire.net — October 18, 2019) — Carpets are one of the best additions to your house interior. It not only provides great comfort and warmth to your feet, but it also helps you to accentuate the interior décor of the house. One downfall to carpet is it comes with a lot of maintenance too. If you have accidentally spilled oil in your carpet, then you need to remove it as soon as possible. It is definitely not possible to throw the carpet into the washing machine and clean it. So, do you know how to remove oil from carpet?
How to Remove Oil from Carpet
We have some of the best and most efficient ways of removing the oil from the carpet. Read on to know how to clean your carpet and remove the oil like a pro:
Method #1:
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You can remove the cooking oil stains from the carpet with the help of the paper towel. You have to blot the stain and blot it until no more oil appears on the paper towel.
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Now, you can use a washcloth and apply small amounts of rubbing alcohol directly on the oil stain. You have to make sure that you are blotting it and not wiping it. Wiping can spread the stain.
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You have to now mix one quart of water along with one-fourth teaspoon of a mild dishwashing liquid. You need to make sure that the dishwashing liquid doesn’t contain bleach or lanolin.
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Apply this dishwashing soap and water mixture with a sponge onto the oil stain directly. Now blot the affected area until the oil stain is no longer visible.
Method #2:
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You have to scrape off the excess oil with the butter knife. Do not press it too hard as it can damage the fibers of the carpet.
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After scraping off excess oil, sprinkle a bit of baking soda onto the oil directly. You are able to use cornstarch if the baking soda is not available.
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Let this sit for 10 to 15 minutes and then vacuum the carpet.
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Now you have to apply a few drops of the dry-cleaning solvent on a clean cloth and apply this cloth directly on the stain.
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You have to blot the stain with a clean cloth. If the oil stain is not still visible, then create a DIY cleaner by mixing two cups of warm water with white vinegar and one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent.
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Now, apply the solution on the sponge and work this solution into the oil stain residue.
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After that, rinse the area properly with cold water and let it dry.
Conclusion
So, these are some of the best methods on how to remove oil from carpet. If you are worried about spilling cooking or motor oil on your carpet, you can use these two methods respectively for removing the oil and keep your carpet clean. You have to make sure that you are not rubbing the oil or wiping it. This can make the oil spread all over the carpet fibers. Be gentle while deep cleaning or removing the oil or else you will damage the fiber of the carpet completely.