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How to Remove Grease From Carpeting

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By Janet Ford
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No, it's no joke. You really can remove grease spots from your expensive carpeting!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Corn Starch
  1. Step 1

    Blot carpet (don't rub!) to remove as much of the grease as possible.

  2. Step 2

    Gently rub in a generous amount of corn starch onto the grease spot.

  3. Step 3

    Allow to sit overnight.

  4. Step 4

    Vacuum up the corn starch in the morning.

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showpup said

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on 4/18/2008 joyful327: it may. If not, try spraying the spot with WD-40, let sit for about 10 minutes and blot off.

joyful327 said

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on 4/18/2008 Does this work with baby oil too? Ironically my little one spilled some this morning...ugghh.

amylaine said

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on 4/17/2008 Great idea.

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