Removing Lamp Oil From Carpet

Things You Will Need

• Baking soda
• Vacuum cleaner
• Dry-cleaning solvent
• Clean, white cloth
• Potter's clay (optional)

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Fortunately, lamp oil can be removed from carpet with basic cleaning solutions and techniques.

1. Sprinkle baking soda onto the oil stain. The baking soda will absorb the lamp oil, lifting the oil from the carpet fibers.

2. Allow the baking soda to set on the carpet for 15 minutes, then vacuum up the baking soda.

3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent to a clean, white cloth. Dab the oil stain with the cloth.

4. Inspect the carpet for remaining lamp oil. If oily stains remain, repeat the entire process until the carpet is completely clean.

References

• Good Housekeeping: Stain Buster - Olive Oil
• Lehman's: Kerosene And Lamp Oil
• chestofbooks.com: Mixtures For Removing Stains And Grease
• Stainmaster: Stain Removal Guide

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Tips

A solution of 1 tbsp. liquid hand dishwashing detergent, 1 tbsp. white vinegar, and 2 cups warm water can be used instead of the dry-cleaning solvent.

A paste of potter's clay can be placed over the lamp oil stain and then brushed off when the paste is dry.

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Warnings

Do not rub the stain, as that will only further push the oil into the carpet fibers.

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Photo Credits

retro lamp image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.com

retro lamp image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.com

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