Things You'll Need:
- Thin, absorbent cloths
- Oxygen-based presoak
- Cornstarch
- Liquid dish soap
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Step 1
Determine the source of the stain. Is the grease from automotive grease, cooking oil, essential oils such as lavender or tea tree oil, or cosmetic moisturizer?
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Step 2
Carpets can be man-made or made from natural fibers, such as cotton, wool, or even bamboo, so be sure you know what you're dealing with. What kind of fabric or carpet fiber has absorbed the stain? Is it cotton? Wool? Polyester?
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Step 3
Blot as much of the grease stain as you possibly can. Use a simple, absorbent cloth and press as hard as possible against the grease stain to soak up as much of the grease as possible. In some cases, lightly warming the stain can help you to absorb more of the grease. This is an important step, as it affects which grease remover you find and use.
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Step 4
Look for an oxygen-based pre-soak solution to soak the grease stain before washing. If the stain is on carpet, sprinkle cornstarch on the spot and use a light cloth to gently work the stain.
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Step 5
When shopping for a stain remover, look for the ingredient sodium percarbonate. Do not use this ingredient on darker-colored fabrics or carpets. It has a slight lightening effect.
















