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If you spill oil on your clothes, carpet, or upholstery, you might think the item is broken. No, luckily you can easily clean fabrics with a few household materials. Whether the fabric is contaminated with machine oil, cooking oil, butter, salad dressings, mayonnaise, Vaseline cream, cosmetics, deodorants or other oil-based products, and whether the stain is new or aged, Soon your linens will be clean again.
Steps
Wash clothes
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Absorb as much oil from the item as possible. As soon as you see oil spilled on the fabric, use a paper towel to blot as much of the oil off the fabric as possible. Avoid rubbing the surface of the fabric to prevent the oil from spreading. [1] X Research Source
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Check the fabric care instructions label. Before treating the stain, you should read the label on the item. If the label says dry cleaning only, take it to the laundromat as soon as possible. On the other hand, you should also read to see if the item is laundered normally or needs to be hand washed and laid on a flat surface or hung up to dry. Note the temperature requirements and adjust the stain removal method accordingly if necessary. [2] X Research Source
- For example, if the item’s label recommends only cold water washing, use cold water instead of hot water in the following steps.
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Sprinkle powder on the stain and wait for about 30 minutes. You can use baby powder, baking soda, talcum powder, cornstarch, or dry soap to remove even more oil. Sprinkle the powder over the oil stain and wait 30 minutes for the powder to absorb as much of the oil as possible. You will then use a spatula to scrape the oil and powder stains off the fabric. [3] X Research Sources
- You can also simply rub white powder over the stain to absorb the oil.
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Scrub the stain with soap and water. Rinse the fabric with hot water, then drop a few drops of regular dishwashing liquid on the stain. Use a toothbrush to scrub the surface of the fabric, then rinse with hot water. [4] X Research Sources
- You can use colorless or tinted dishwashing liquid, just make sure it doesn’t contain any moisturizers.
- Instead of using dishwashing liquid, you can use shampoo, laundry soap, or aloe vera gel.
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Wash fabrics. For machine washable fabrics, you can throw them in the washing machine and wash them as usual. Be sure to follow the instructions on the item’s label to determine the hottest temperature the fabric can handle. You should hand wash delicate fabrics. [5] X Research Sources
- Use mild soap to wash delicate fabrics.
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Let dry if there are still stains on the fabric. Before you put the fabric in the dryer, you need to check that the stain is gone. You may need to air-dry to check for stains once the fabric has dried. If you put the item in the dryer while the stain is still there, the heat in the dryer will cause the oil to stick more tightly. [6] X Research Sources
- Remember to dry delicate fabrics instead of putting them in the dryer.
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Remove stubborn stains with WD-40 hairspray or oil. Oil stains that remain after drying or old stains that are deeply embedded in the fabric can still be cleaned. Spray hairspray or WD-40 on the stain on the fabric. Wait 20 minutes and wash the item as usual. [7] X Research Sources
- Although also an oil, WD-40 works to “reactivate” long-standing stains so you can clean up later with soap.
- Do not use WD-40 oil on delicate fabrics.
Clean upholstery or carpets
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Absorb oil. Use an old towel or paper towel to absorb as much oil as possible. Avoid rubbing the cloth over the fabric as oil stains can spread. [8] X Research Sources
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Sprinkle powder on dirty spot and wait 15 minutes. Use baking soda, talcum powder, baby powder, or cornstarch to absorb the oil. Just sprinkle over the stain and let it sit for 15 minutes. [9] X Research Source
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Scrape off the powder and repeat if necessary. Use a spatula to scrape off the powder or vacuum. If oil stains remain, sprinkle with fresh powder and wait 15 minutes, then scrape away or vacuum with a spatula. [10] X Research Source
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Blot the stain with soapy water or solvent. Mix 2 cups (480 ml) of cool water and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dishwashing liquid in a bucket or basin. Dip a clean rag in soapy water and blot the stain. Continue blotting until the stain is gone. [11] X Research Source
- You can also use dry solvent or Lestoil cleaner instead of soapy water. Remember to test on a hidden part of the item first.
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Clean the soap with a clean, damp sponge. Dip a clean sponge in cool water to wet it and press it over the stain to remove soap, solvent or Lestoil detergent and any remaining oil. [12] X Research Source
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Absorb the liquid and wait for it to dry. Blot the wet area with a clean towel to absorb as much liquid as possible, then let it dry naturally. [13] X Research Source
Things you need
Wash clothes
- Tissue
- Baby powder, baking soda, talcum powder, cornstarch, or dry soap
- Spoon
- Dishwashing liquid, shampoo, laundry soap or aloe vera gel
- Old toothbrush
- Laundry soap
- WD-40 oil or hairspray
Clean mattress or carpet
- Old towels or tissues
- Cornstarch, baking soda, talcum powder or baby powder
- Spoon or vacuum cleaner
- Soap and water, dry solvent or Lestoil cleaner
- Clean rags
- Sponge
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