Several furniture-cleaning products are available, but when it comes to removing hair oil from upholstery, a simple homemade solution can get the job done. By using a handful of common household ingredients, you can quickly remove hair-oil stains before they permanently set in.
Things You Will Need
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Pour 1/2 cup of warm water into a bowl, followed by 1 tbsp. of ammonia. This may dissolve the oil stain and restore your furniture back to its original condition.
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Add 1 tsp. of laundry detergent or dish detergent to the bowl, which will cut through grease and help in removing the hair-oil stain.
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Agitate the dish slightly to combine ingredients.
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Dip the edge of a cleaning cloth into the solution, and wring out excess water. The goal is to use as little water as possible to prevent oversaturation, which can lead to mildew development.
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Rub the damp cloth over the hair-oil stains, and repeat until all oil has been removed.
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Let the area air-dry, or use a hair dryer on low heat to dry it more quickly.
The Drip Cap
- Furnishing a home can be expensive, making it important to care for and maintain furniture for as long as possible.
- Several furniture-cleaning products are available, but when it comes to removing hair oil from upholstery, a simple homemade solution can get the job done.
- Dip the edge of a cleaning cloth into the solution, and wring out excess water.