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Forum: Clean and Clutter-freeReplies: 4, Views: 37
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Teddybear22482
Fort Riley, KS

October 19, 2006
3:55 PM

Post #2832472

My 3 yr old poured out a bottle of oil on my linoleum and basically took a bath in it..lol. (It really wasnt funny at the time.) Anyway, he and I have tracked oil onto the carpeted area. Its hard to tell just where it is and theres no stains, but the carpet feels a bit greasy to the touch. Anything I can do? I saw the thread where the oil was in a certain spot, but its hard to tell just where all mine it as it is just a light layer on the carpet...
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)

October 19, 2006
4:02 PM

Post #2832492

I would try water plus some dish soap like Dawn--it's really good at cutting grease, you'll just need to make sure you rinse the carpet in that area REALLY well afterwards.
Bubba_MoCity
Missouri City, TX

October 21, 2006
9:39 AM

Post #2837478

It is a little expensive, but one of the "steam" cleaning companies could make quick work of the oil and also rid the carpet of additional debris.
DebbiesDaisy
Lyndonville, NY

October 21, 2006
11:22 AM

Post #2837722

Our dog rolled in motor oil a few years ago, and we used Dawn on her...did a great job, and in only one washing. I think it would help the carpet also...and doesn't damage the fibers.
dun1kirk
Berkeley, CA
(Zone 9a)

October 21, 2006
12:11 PM

Post #2837811

Baking soda - a lot of it sprinkled on the area, soaks up a lot. Then you can use the Dawn more effectively.

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