How to Get Motor Oil Out of a Couch

Written By
Lane Cummings
Lane Cummings
Published: Feb 5, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Pre-Treatment

  1. Scrape the excess motor oil off with a spoon. Blot with a paper towel

  2. Shake baking soda, cornstarch, talcum or baby powder directly on the stain. Allow it to soak for 15 minutes.

  3. Vacuum the powder off the surface area of the stain.

Treatment

  1. Apply dishwasher fluid directly on the stain. Allow it to sit for thee to four minutes. Rinse with scalding water, and rub with a clean cloth. If the stain remains, go to the next step.

  2. Dab the stained area with rubbing alcohol, and give it a couple minutes to break down the grease. Blot with a clean towel. If the stain remains, go to the next step.

  3. Purchase mechanics hand cleaner, and rub it onto the stain with a toothbrush. Allow it to soak into the stain for a few minutes, and then rinse with warm water. Dry it gently with a towel.

Lane Cummings

Lane Cummings is originally from New York City. She attended the High School of Performing Arts in dance before receiving her Bachelor of Arts in literature and her Master of Arts in Russian literature at the University of Chicago. She has…

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