You may be amazed to find that what gets out oil and grease stains on pots and pans will work just the same for your carpets! So, if Mom drops some fried chicken on the dining room floor or Dad tracks in auto grease from the garage, just turn to your best friend - detergent! The more popular methods that I've researched on the Internet suggest dishwashing liquid for oil or grease stains, but I'll add an alternative method as well. As always, test the solution on a small area of "hidden" carpet to ensure it does not damage your floor covering.
Try one of the two following methods:
- Treat the stain with a detergent solution (one teaspoon of dishwashing liquid with one cup of water), then blot with a dry white cloth or paper towels. Spray with lukewarm water, and then blot again with a dry cloth. Repeat until the stain is gone.
- Apply a small amount of carpet stain remover (make sure to read the label first as some stain removers contain harsh chemicals for different types of carpet). Blot solution on the stain repeatedly with a white cloth or paper towels. Spray with lukewarm water, and then blot again with a dry white cloth.
- For the two methods above, after spraying with water, use a wet/dry vacuum to suck up the liquid. This method may be easier than continually blotting with a dry cloth.
Either of these methods will work to degrease your carpet. Please leave a comment if you know of other methods that have worked for you!
